Health

Why boys tend to do better in science tests?

Boys tend to outperform girls in high-stakes science tests, but it is not because they are better students, according to researchers.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

Military helicopter crashes in southern Vietnam; 3 dead

India: Centre's New Year gift to Northeast: Mobile air dispensaries soon

Indian government's plan to launch mobile air dispensary services -- helicopters with equipment and doctors may be a reality soon.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

Zinc supply to lung cells linked to respiratory diseases, finds study

The findings also suggest that treatment for these diseases cannot be performed merely with zinc supplements.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

Eat blueberries while treating cervical cancer: Study

New research shows consuming blueberry extract while on treatment may have a positive outcome.

Dec 31, 2017

By IANS

Enzyme that could stop Ebola infection identified

The enzyme takes away the virus' ability to copy itself and thus produce more virus particles and more infection.

Dec 31, 2017

By IANS

Doctor found guilty of reusing anal catheters on dozens of patients for a year

A surgeon from New Jersey has been accused of reusing anal catheters on multiple patients for more than a year.

Dec 30, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

New substance may help combat tuberculosis

Researchers have discovered a substance that may help combat the bacterium that causes life-threatening tuberculosis (TB) infections.

Dec 30, 2017

By IANS

Epilepsy drug in pregnancy ups oral cleft risk in baby: Study

Women taking a common anti-epileptic drug during early pregnancy may have a greater chance of giving birth to a baby with an oral cleft, warns a new study.

Dec 30, 2017

By IANS

New skin patch may help reduce body fat

Researchers have developed a new type of skin patch that may reduce body fat and obesity by turning energy-storing white fat into energy-burning brown fat.

Dec 30, 2017

By IANS

Why antidepressants don't work for all patients? Answer might be in your genes

According to reserchers the main reson behind the effect of the medication lies within the genome of the patient.

Dec 29, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Exercising twice a week can keep symptoms of MIC at bay, says study

Exercising twice a week may improve the symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to new guidelines released by the American Academy of Neurology.

Dec 29, 2017

By Bikash Rai