Possible root cause of asthma found
London, April 23 (IANS) In a major breakthrough that could lead to a cure for asthma within five years, researchers have found that a...
Cloth masks don’t protect you against infections
Sydney, April 23 (IANS) The cheap cloth masks can cause you more harm than good as researchers have found that wearing them may actually...
Genes decide if mosquito will bite you or not
London, April 23 (IANS) If mosquitoes get attracted to your brother, chances are they would choose you among the many for the next bite...
Chilli peppers can prevent liver damage
London, April 23 (IANS) Daily consumption of capsaicin, the active compound of chilli peppers, can have a beneficial effect on liver damage, scientists reveal.
Capsaicin...
Sugar and carbs actually making you fat
London, April 23 (IANS) Our calorie-laden diets are generating more ill health than physical inactivity, alcohol and smoking combined, reveals significant research.
The results bust...
Rs.2,200 drug can treat hepatitis B patient
London, April 23 (IANS) A drug for treating hepatitis B virus (HBV) could be mass-produced at a fraction of its current price - for...
Why side effects of drugs affect women more
London, April 22 (IANS) The reason why women in general are more sensitive than men to adverse effects of drugs could be due to...
Breathless: How blood-oxygen levels regulate air intake
New York, April 22 (IANS) Researchers have unravelled the elusive process by which clusters of sensory cells in the carotid arteries detect oxygen levels...
Coffee shields you against breast cancer recurrence
London, April 22 (IANS) Drinking just two cups of coffee a day can help inhibit the growth of tumours and reduce the risk of...
Daily yogurt no guarantee for good health: Study
London, April 22 (IANS) If you are taking yogurt daily in the hope that it would help you lose weight and strengthen your bones,...
