Chinese toddler recovering after ‘brain-shrinking’ surgery
Beijing, July 17 (IANS) A three-year-old Chinese girl who developed a 20-kg head due to congenital Hydrocephalus was now recovering after the excess fluid...
Human DNA discovered in caves without skeletal remains
Human DNA discovered in caves without skeletal remains
Washington, April 28 (IANS) An international team of researchers has successfully retrieved human DNA in cave sediments...
Smartphones can improve health of poor urban women
New York, July 23 (IANS) With a large majority of poor urban women having access to cellphones, the device can be used to improve...
Soon, wearable device to monitor and manage asthma
Soon, wearable device to monitor and manage asthma
New York, May 22 (IANS) In a major step towards a Fitbit-like wearable device to monitor and...
Alcohol may cause muscle loss in post-menopausal women
Alcohol may cause muscle loss in post-menopausal women
New York, June 7 (IANS) Post-menopausal women who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption may be at a...
Indian-origin food scientist gets international award
Wellington, July 31 (IANS) A noted Indian-origin food scientist based in New Zealand has been honoured for his contribution in improving the quality, safety...
Sex can boost brain power in older adults
Sex can boost brain power in older adults
London, June 22 (IANS) Staying busy in your bedroom even after age 50 could be good for...
Delhi reports first dengue death of the year
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The national capital on Wednesday reported the first death due to dengue this year, with a 10-year-old girl succumbing...
Diabetes, sleep apnoea may accelerate risk of eye disease
Diabetes, sleep apnoea may accelerate risk of eye disease
London, July 10 (IANS) Diabetes patients who are also suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea may be...
Liver drug may slow Parkinson’s progress
London, Aug 10 (IANS) A drug which has already been in use to treat liver disease could be an effective treatment to slow the...
