Sex and violence may not always boost sales
New York, July 24 (IANS) Contrary to popular assumption, advertising your products in media showing sexual and violent content may not boost sales, says...
Biases against lesbians, gays ebbing: Study
New York, July 24 (IANS) Conscious and unconscious biases against lesbian women and gay men are decreasing across all demographic groups in the US,...
Two cheap generic drugs can cut breast cancer deaths
London, July 24 (IANS) Two different classes of inexpensive generic drugs can each improve survival prospects for post-menopausal women with early breast cancer, researchers...
Successful people at extra risk of harmful drinking
London, July 24 (IANS) People who are in their 50s and are "successful agers" - healthy, active, sociable and well off - are more...
Glaucoma medication may treat drug-resistant TB
New York, July 24 (IANS) A common medication used to treat glaucoma - an eye disorder that causing gradual loss of sight - could...
South Asians in US more prone to heart attacks, diabetes
Washington, July 24 (IANS) South Asians in US are more prone to heart attacks and diabetes when compared to other ethnic groups, it was...
Hormone deficiency in brain may cause binge eating
New York, July 24 (IANS) Absence of an hormone in the brain may trigger overeating behaviour in people who eat for pleasure rather than...
Lupin acquires US-based Gavis for $880 mn
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Indian pharmaceuticals company Lupin Limited on Thursday said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based privately-held company...
Effects of stress on skin and hair
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Leading a stressful life? Unfortunately, it shows on your skin and hair, says an expert.
Pankaj Chaturvedi, dermatologist and specialist...
New material could lead to ‘stem cell factories’
London, July 23 (IANS) British researchers have discovered a synthetic material that could forge the way for the creation of 'stem cell factories' --...
