Health

Copper-coated uniforms may cut infection outbreak at hospitals

Cotton and polyester coated-copper fabrics showed excellent antibacterial resistance against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

Toddlers turning couch potatoes? Survey blames busy parents

A study of 242 parents surveyed in Vancouver showed that half of them allow their toddlers to use smartphones or tablets, ignoring the guidelines of the Canadian Pediatric Society which recommends against it.

Feb 16, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood: Study

The risk of bleeding stroke , condition whereby ruptured blood vessels cause bleeding inside the brain ,is even more common in men.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

heart surgery in infant may cause deafness

Researchers claim heart surgery in infants may cause deafness

Study urged that children who undergo heart surgery should have their hearing evaluated by age 24 to 30 months, to increase their chances of receiving timely medical intervention.

Feb 16, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

2018 Winter Olympians affected by norovirus but performance should not be affected, says Swiss team

A spokesperson from Swiss team said that one of the affected athletes was Fabian Boesch but he did not agree to reveal the other person's name.

Feb 16, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

How asthma may affect your chances of pregnancy

The short-acting asthma relievers provide quick relief of symptoms whereas long-acting asthma preventers are used to control the condition instead of getting quick relief.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

Indiana mom accused of feeding her autistic daughter with bleach to cure disease

Upon complaint made by the kid's father, the 28-year-old lady was arrested by the police on Saturday.

Feb 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Cooking in nonstick pans could result in weight gain, says study

Apart from nonstick pots and pans, perfluoroalkyl substances are also found in stain-resistant carpeting and even in some types of food packaging.

Feb 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

This wearable sensor can track your eye movement

The sensor could also track how a special-needs child walks in a home test, as well as in occupational therapy for seniors.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Alzheimer's disease reversed in mouse model

Thee study provides genetic evidence that preformed amyloid deposition can be completely reversed after sequential and increased deletion of BACE1 in the adult.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

3-year-old prankster turns nightmare for passengers mid-air from Germany to New Jersey [VIDEO]

Even though the mother of the annoying child was trying to calm him down, but the reckless kid continued his depredation.

Feb 15, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Maternal deficiency of Vitamin D may up childhood obesity risk

Children born to mothers with very low Vitamin D levels during their first trimester are likely to have bigger waists or be about half an inch plumper on average by age six.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Aerobic exercise increases the brain size and decrease brain function

How exercise helps you to stay sharp

The new study provide more evidence that exercise improves brain health and could be a lifesaving ingredient that prevents Alzheimer's disease.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Professor Ketan Patel works in the lab at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge

Scientists in Sweden find new tool to fight cancer

Selenium is a chemical element that is an essential micronutrienT as selenium-containing enzyme, called TrxR1, can be used to protect them from oxidative stress.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Eating yogurt may reduce risk of heart diseases

The new study provide important new evidence that yogurt may benefit heart health alone or as a consistent part of a diet rich in fibre-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS