Video gamers learn visual tasks quickly
New York, April 3 (IANS) Playing video games not only improves visual skills but also improves learning ability for acquiring those skills, finds a...
A perfume that smells better as you sweat
London, April 2 (IANS) Imagine applying a perfume that smells better the more you sweat as you go out to woo your girl! One...
Energy drinks bad for youngsters’ heart
London, April 2 (IANS) Excessive consumption of energy drinks can trigger sudden cardiac deaths in youngsters, apparently healthy individuals, warns a new study.
The study...
Good bacteria may help prevent meningitis
London, March 26 (IANS) Researchers have found that nasal drops of a "good" bacterial strain can help prevent the deadly disease meningitis. The findings...
New tool to measure toxicity in smokers
New York, March 26 (IANS) A three-dimensional model of human respiratory tissue can offer an improved platform to measure the impact of chemicals, like...
Stem cells behave as people in a society
London, March 26 (IANS) Just as humans, stem cells interact with each other but finally take their own individual decisions, says a new study....
Eight oils that can heal your body
Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Using an adequate amount of the right kinds of fats and oils can play a pivotal role in slowing...
Milk is just what your brain ordered
New York, March 25 (IANS) Milk is not just good for babies, but for adults as well -- at least their brains. New research...
Air pollution may cause anxiety, stroke
London, March 25 (IANS) Air pollution is linked to a higher risk of stroke, particularly in developing countries, finds a new study, while another...
Cancer treatment breakthrough by Indian American professor
New York, March 25 (IANS) Queen's University cancer researcher Madhuri Koti has discovered a biomarker that will help lead to better predictions of the...
