Ultrasound may spot risk of preterm labour
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) A simple ultrasound technique that measures stiffness in the cervix may be used to detect risk of preterm labour...
Enforcing bedtime imperative for adequate sleep in kids: Study
Enforcing bedtime imperative for adequate sleep in kids: Study
Toronto, May 24 (IANS) Parents who actively enforce bedtime rules for their children may help them...
Smoking during pregnancy can cause hearing loss in baby
Smoking during pregnancy can cause hearing loss in baby
Tokyo, June 6 (IANS) If you are planning to start motherhood, quit smoking, say researchers. Exposing...
High BP rates among India’s young adults ‘unexpectedly’ more
High BP rates among India's young adults 'unexpectedly' more
New York, Jan 30 (IANS) Hypertension among young adults in India is higher than previously estimated...
Immunosuppresive drugs likely to keep Parkinson’s at bay
Immunosuppresive drugs likely to keep Parkinson's at bay
New York, June 2 (IANS) People who are on drugs to suppress their immune system are less...
This drink may help ward off Alzheimer’s: Scientist
This drink may help ward off Alzheimer's: Scientist
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a nutrient...
‘Humanised’ mice offer better anti-cancer therapies
Washington, April 24 (IANS) In pioneering work, researchers from the University of Colorado-Boulder have grown "humanised" models of mice in the lab that will...
Artificial sweeteners may up obesity, heart disease risk
Artificial sweeteners may up obesity, heart disease risk
Toronto, July 17 (IANS) Worried about your ever increasing waistline? Cut down the use of artificial sweeteners...
Blood test for multiple sclerosis comes closer
Blood test for multiple sclerosis comes closer
London, Dec 15 (IANS) Researchers have found that multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the brain and spinal...
Omega-3 may reduce psychosis risk
London, Aug 12 (IANS) For young people at high risk of developing schizophrenia, a 12-week intervention with omega-3 supplements might reduce the long-term risk...
