Anaesthesia may help us fight flu
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Certain so-called "volatile" anaesthetics -- commonly used during surgeries -- may also possess powerful effects on the immune system...
High blood pressure in mid-life affects brain in old age
New York, July 17 (IANS) High blood pressure in your 50s may negatively impact your planning or problem-solving abilities 30 years later, a study...
Smoking pot during pregnancy
Smoking pot during pregnancy may harm baby's brain
London, June 21 (IANS) Smoking cannabis during pregnancy may lead to abnormal brain structure in children, a...
Breast cancer drugs useful in treating drug-resistant lung tumours
Breast cancer drugs useful in treating drug-resistant lung tumours
London: A class of drugs used to treat certain breast cancers could help tackle lung cancers...
Why kids develop food allergies
New York, Jan 29 (IANS) Many children suffer from food allergies that are significant and their ignorance can cause skin rash to a potentially...
E-cigarettes linked to depression, poor heart
E-cigarettes linked to depression, poor heart
New York: Using e-cigarettes can significantly raise the risk of depression, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin who found...
Words with repeated sounds help babies
Words with repeated sounds help babies learn language fast
London, May 28 (IANS) Is your toddler struggling to learn a language? If so, using words...
‘5-D protein fingerprinting’ may provide hope for Alzheimer’s
'5-D protein fingerprinting' may provide hope for Alzheimer's
London, Jan 18 (IANS) Scientists have engineered a new technique for precisely measuring the properties of individual...
Sleep-deprived kids eat more
Sleep-deprived kids eat more
New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Young kids who miss daytime nap and also stay up late at night are likely to...
Women’s better verbal memory may shield Alzheimer’s risk
Women's better verbal memory may shield Alzheimer's risk
New York, Oct 7 (IANS) Early detection of Alzheimer's disease in women may be more difficult than...
