IS launches smartphone app to turn kids into jihadis
London, May 12 (IANS) As various governments and social media platforms are toiling hard to stop terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS) from spreading its...
Breastfeeding ups brain development in preemies
Breastfeeding ups brain development in preemies
New York, July 29 (IANS) Pre-term babies who were fed more breast milk within the first 28 days of...
South Korea abortion ban ruled ‘unconstitutional’
South Korea abortion ban ruled 'unconstitutional'
Seoul: South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday as "unconstitutional" the current ban on abortion and called for its...
Fighting with spouse may up chronic pain
Fighting with spouse may up chronic pain
New York, May 16 (IANS) People with chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes may suffer physical repercussions if...
Keep yourself busy to boost mental health
New York, May 18 (IANS) Are you over 50 and remain wearily busy? If yes, take heart. A new study says older adults with...
Stress in middle-age can impair memory, reduce brain size
Stress in middle-age can impair memory, reduce brain size
New York: People more stressed out during middle-age are more likely to suffer memory loss and...
Common food preservative can kill cancer cells
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) A common naturally occurring food preservative may be used to beat cancer and deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says a new...
Preschool skills may predict kindergarten math success
Preschool skills may predict kindergarten math success
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) Preschoolers who are more successful in understanding words associated with numbers, such as 'three'...
Bacteria’s hair can conduct electricity
Bacteria's hair can conduct electricity like copper
New York, June 9 (IANS) Scientists have discovered that hair-like filaments on the surface of Geobacter bacteria exhibit...
Childhood cancer treatment may affect short-term memory
Childhood cancer treatment may affect short-term memory
London, June 14 (IANS) Children exposed to cancer treatment such as chemotherapy are likely to have decreased cognitive...
