Health

New study reveals how humans got their bigger brains

The brain size increased gradually and consistently, driven by evolution within populations, introduction of larger-brained species and extinction of smaller-brained ones.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Hormone therapy may help reduce curvature of spine in women, says study

Women who reported continuous or remote past hormone therapy use had less pronounced kyphosis by the time they were in their mid-80s than never-users.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Low-fat diet as effective as low-carb to shed weight

The fundamental strategy for losing weight with either a low-fat or a low-carb approach is the same , eat less sugar, less refined flour and as many vegetables as possible

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Sponges left behind after surgery removed, Japan woman returns happily but not doctors

According to the researchers, the sponges might have been left in the woman's abdomen after a cesarean procedure 6 years ago

Feb 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Drinking alcohol causes longevity, claims new study

The study was presented during the conference of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), where the author stated that alcohol boosts life expectancy.

Feb 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

People with heavy thighs unlikely to become diabetic, says study

Diabetes is a major challenge being faced by clinicians worldwide and an estimated 415 million people suffered from the disease worldwide in 2015.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Diabetes

Maternal depression continues to impact life-long: Study

The depression not only has an adverse effect on mothers' relationships with their children, but also impacts childrens' emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Heavy drinking is biggest risk factor for dementia, claims study

Alcohol-induced brain damage and dementia are preventable, and known-effective preventive and policy measures can make a dent into premature dementia deaths.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Scientists identify 15 new genes determining our face shape

Each face was automatically sub-divided into smaller modules, which were then examined for any link with the locations in the DNA.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Researchers link sleep problems in menopause to hot flashes, depression

The study found no correlation between the likelihood of reporting poor sleep before menopause, during menopause and after menopause.

Feb 20, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Exposure to certain viruses may lead to diabetes, says study

Every cell in the body responds to the hormone insulin, and if that process starts to fail, you get diabetes.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Diabetes

Portable paper-based DNA test can rapidly diagnose diseases: Study

The innovations are built upon the first version of SHERLOCK, developed in 2017, and adds to a growing field of research that harnesses CRISPR systems for uses beyond gene editing.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Google AI identifies signals of heart diseases through retinal images

The algorithm could distinguish the retinal images of a smoker from that of a non-smoker 71 per cent of the time, the study found.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Artificial intelligence

Excess calcium in brain may up Parkinson's risk, says study

Though calcium helps to build and protect your bones, excess levels of it in brain cells may lead to Parkinson's disease.

Feb 20, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Google develops AI software that can read retina to predict heart attack risk

In a major breakthrough, scientists in Google have discovered an advanced way to assess a person's risk of cardiovascular events with machine learning

Feb 20, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Artificial intelligence