Why diet foods don’t satisfy us
New York, June 12 (IANS) Evolution has trained our brain to expect calories or energy from sweet-tasting foods and that is why low-calorie cookies...
Short sleepers more likely to catch cold
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) People who sleep six hours a night or less are more likely to catch cold, says a study.
The findings published...
Decoded: Which brain region helps you change voice pitch
Decoded: Which brain region helps you change voice pitch
New York, June 29 (IANS) Did you know which part of your brain helped you sing...
Breastfeeding, vaccinations cut ear infections in babies
New York, March 28 (IANS) Higher rates of breastfeeding, use of vaccinations and lower rates of smoking by mothers have reduced the rates of...
Low radiation during CT scan can lower cancer chances
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Low radiation during computed tomography (CT) scans can reduce the chances of cancer in patients undergoing treatment, doctors here...
Chile confirms first sexually transmitted Zika virus case
Santiago, March 27 (IANS) The Chilean health ministry has confirmed the first case of sexually transmitted Zika virus in the country, the media reported...
Your genes may determine how marriage will fare: Study
Your genes may determine how marriage will fare: Study
New York: Do you think you could lead a happy married life? The answer is in...
Novel blood test detects early signs of Alzheimer’s
Novel blood test detects early signs of Alzheimer's
London, April 7 (IANS) Raising hopes for an effective intervention in diagnosing the risk of early onset...
Gene responsible for autism identified
Gene responsible for autism identified
Toronto, March 6 (IANS) Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have identified a gene that is responsible for neurodevelopmental disorders, including...
A wireless device to detect heart dysfunction in cancer survivors
A wireless device to detect heart dysfunction in cancer survivors
New York, June 23 (IANS) Scientists have designed a novel wireless device which may accurately...
