Facebook affects stress hormone levels in adolescents
New York, Nov 26 (IANS) Facebook use can both spike and regulate the levels of stress hormone cortisol in teenagers, finds a new study...
People in addiction treatment more likely to smoke
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) People undergoing treatment for drugs and alcohol addiction around the world use tobacco at two to three times the...
Novel nanotherapy may beat antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’
New York, Jan 19 (IANS) A novel light-activated nanotherapy developed by researchers at the University of Colorado- Boulder may be an effective weapon against...
Man saves father’s life by donating liver of different blood group
Noida, Dec 19 (IANS) In a rare surgery, a 26-year-old youth saved his father's life by donating a portion of his liver in spite...
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...
Drugs delivered as liquid salt through skin reduces toxicity
New York, Dec 30 (IANS) Formulating drugs as liquid salts may provide a safe and efficient strategy for topical delivery of drugs that cause...
Weight loss programmes for dogs may boost their health
Weight loss programmes for dogs may boost their health
London, Sep 22 (IANS) Obesity is not only harmful for humans but also for dogs, hence...
Could a cholesterol-lowering drug treat Parkinson’s?
London, Jan 11 (IANS) In their quest to find new treatments that could slow, stop or reverse Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological condition that...
Added sugars may up heart disease risk in kids
Added sugars may up heart disease risk in kids
New York, Aug 23 (IANS) Does your toddler have a bigger appetite for drinks with added...
Molecule that targets HIV in semen to prevent infection
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) A tweezer shaped molecule that targets the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in semen can help prevent HIV infection and...
