Behavioural training boosts vision in older adults
New York, March 10 (IANS) A week of behavioural intervention can help improve the vision of older adults affected by age-related declining contrast sensitivity...
Relatives with prostate cancer ups breast cancer risk in women
New York, March 9 (IANS) Having a family history of prostate and breast cancer among first-degree relatives may increase a woman's risk of developing...
Asian women with pregnancy diabetes prone to sleep apnea
New York, March 9 (IANS) Obese pregnant women with gestational (pregnancy) diabetes are more likely to suffer from the sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnea...
Obesity controlling drug could fight anxiety as well
Toronto, March 8 (IANS) A drug currently in clinical trials to treat obesity might also provide a way to combat anxiety disorders, says a...
Testosterone nasal gel improves erectile function, mood
New York, March 8 (IANS) A new testosterone nasal gel raises men's low testosterone levels to normal with few side effects, researchers report, adding...
How brain structure alters in reference to trust
New York, March 8 (IANS) Researchers have found differences in brain structure after analysing how trusting people are of others.
The research may have implications...
Hormone helps you get good night’s sleep
New York, March 8 (IANS) Melatonin supplements are commonly taken as a sleep aid but new research reveals that even in the absence of...
Catch the breath to catch drug abuse
Amsterdam, March 8 (IANS) Scientists have developed the first fully validated and robust method to check drug abuse in exhaled breath.
The procedure involves a...
Our brain works as a ‘Cyclop’
London, March 6 (IANS) Ever wondered how we can see sharp images though a blur is projected in each retina?
This is because when each...
Scientists create cartilage from stem cells
London, March 4 (IANS) Providing a ray of hope for arthritis patients, scientists have succeeded in producing cartilage formed from embryonic stem cells.
In future,...
