New antibodies to treat whooping cough in infants
New York, Dec 3 (IANS) Researchers have developed two antibodies to potentially treat or prevent pertussis, the highly contagious respiratory tract infection that affects...
83 new DNA changes influencing height identified
83 new DNA changes influencing height identified
Toronto, Feb 2 (IANS) An international team of researchers has identified 83 new DNA changes that strongly determine...
Neem plant shows hope for prostate cancer patients
Neem plant shows hope for prostate cancer patients
Singapore, Sep 30 (IANS) Oral administration of a compound derived from neem -- a medicinal plant native...
Breastmilk may ward off bacterial infections in babies
Breastmilk may ward off bacterial infections in babies
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Protective sugars found in breastmilk can help protect babies against bacterial infections,...
Seven superfoods for diabetes
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) With diabetes being the theme for World Health Day this year, an expert says one should include millets, beans...
Increasing coffee intake bad for your brain
London, July 29 (IANS) While drinking your daily cup of coffee can help you stay sharp, modifying your habit by increasing coffee consumption over...
Natural compound can cut breast cancer risk
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) A natural compound found in herbs such as parsley and vegetables like celery and broccoli could reduce the breast...
Young adults expecting to marry commit fewer delinquent acts
Young adults expecting to marry commit fewer delinquent acts
New York, July 28 (IANS) Teenagers and young adults who expect to get married within the...
How walnuts can help control appetite
How walnuts can help control appetite
New York, Aug 17 (IANS) Consuming walnuts activates an area in the brain associated with regulating hunger and craving...
Childhood brain tumours affect working memory of survivors
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) Survivors of childhood brain tumours have lower working memory performance in adulthood compared to healthy adults, new research has...
