We are better at detecting laughter than words
Toronto, Jan 19 (IANS) Whether they are growls of anger, the laughter of happiness or cries of sadness, humans pay more attention when an...
Malaria vaccine passes early human trial
Malaria vaccine passes early human trial
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) A malaria vaccine that used a genetically weakened form of the parasite, with reduced...
Cancer on the rise among women in India: Experts
Cancer on the rise among women in India: Experts
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) At a time when cancer is fast spreading its tentacles globally...
Ancient baby teeth analysis can make our kids healthy
London, April 17 (IANS) An analysis of biochemical composition of children's teeth can provide insights into the baby's health and lifespan as well as...
Mindfulness can lower stress, boost academic success
Mindfulness can lower stress, boost academic success
London, Dec 19 (IANS) Engaging in "mindful thinking" and "mindful eating" could be the key to lowering stress...
Obesity can cause progressive disability in people with rheumatoid arthritis
Obesity can cause progressive disability in people with rheumatoid arthritis
New York, April 30 (IANS) Obese patients with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to experience...
No other way out: We need to early diagnose TB and treat with drugs...
It may sound rhetorical but some of the 'absolute must' steps for progressing towards ending tuberculosis (TB) are to early and accurately diagnose TB...
Exercise with meditation helps beat depression
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) If you feel down and out most of the time, try meditation coupled with aerobic exercises twice a week...
How Zika in pregnancy infects foetus brain
New York, May 12 (IANS) A team of US researchers has for the first time shown how Zika virus infection in pregnancy can affect...
Gene mutation ‘hotspots’ improve breast cancer
Gene mutation 'hotspots' improve breast cancer outcomes
New York, July 1 (IANS) Certain gene mutation 'hotspots' found in breast cancers can be beneficial and help...
