Smoking in pregnancy raises infant’s obesity risk
Smoking in pregnancy raises infant's obesity risk
New York: Children whose mothers smoked during their pregnancy are at increased risk of being obese later in...
Here comes ‘stair snacking’ to improve heart health
Here comes 'stair snacking' to improve heart health
Toronto: For people who find it difficult to take out extra time for physical activity after a...
Bill payment can be done through a selfie
New York, July 4 (IANS) Paying bills can be fun, if you do it through Mastercard. You just need to click a selfie with...
Fasting may help fight fatty liver disease
London, May 10 (IANS) Scientists have found that upon deprivation of food a certain protein is produced that adjusts the metabolism in the liver,...
Feeling stressed? Try prebiotics
Feeling stressed? Try prebiotics
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Finding it tough to cope with stress in your life? Eat prebiotics fibers that may help...
New microbes that thrive deep in the earth discovered
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) An international team of researchers has discovered new micro-organisms that make a living in the deep subsurface biosphere of...
Durable high-storage memory chips in the offing
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Scientists from Texas-based Rice University have created a solid state memory technology that allows for high density storage with...
Women and men look at faces differently
Women and men look at faces differently
London, Nov 29 (IANS) The way women look at things may differ significantly from how men see. Researchers...
Add eggs to salads to boost vitamin E absorption
Add eggs to salads to boost vitamin E absorption
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Adding whole eggs to a colourful salad boosts the amount of...
New contact lenses, wink-control glasses for better vision
London, Feb 16 (IANS) A Swiss researcher has unveiled a first-of-its-kind telescopic contact lens, giving hope to millions suffering from low vision and age-related...
