New biomarkers may help detect brain injury faster
New biomarkers may help detect brain injury faster
London, July 11 (IANS) Researchers have identified inflammatory biomarkers which can be used to develop a test...
Oxytocin can make overweight men less impulsive
New York, April 4 (IANS) A single dose of oxytocin nasal spray, known to cut food intake, can lower impulsive behaviour in overweight and...
Genes behind gum disease identified
Genes behind gum disease identified
New York, Oct 4 (IANS) US researchers have identified 41 genes that may cause gum disease, paving the way for...
Can smartphone apps diagnose illnesses? No, say experts
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) With a barrage of smartphone health apps being launched globally -- claiming to go beyond fitness or calorie checkers...
Indian-origin man allowed to sell alcohol in Britain’s ‘dry village’
London, Oct 3 (IANS) An Indian-origin entrepreneur has been granted permission to sell alcohol in Bournville, dubbed as "The Dry Village" in Britain, lifting...
Stressful life events may lead to obesity in females
Stressful life events may lead to obesity in females
New York, Nov 15 (IANS) Women, who have recently experienced one or more traumatic events or...
Have a single child? Check if happiness still there in your life
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Parents, please listen carefully. If you do not enjoy the company of a second child, look back to find out...
Antidepressant can delay ageing of brain cells: Study
Antidepressant can delay ageing of brain cells: Study
New York: Administering commonly used antidepressant fluoxetine to mice helped restore youthful flexibility to their ageing brain...
Gentle beams of light can treat lethal heart disorders
Gentle beams of light can treat lethal heart disorders
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) Gentle beams of light could replace harsh electric shocks in patients...
Eye colour linked to alcohol dependence
New York, July 2 (IANS) People with blue eyes have a greater chance of becoming alcoholics, says a study.
"This suggests an intriguing possibility --...
