Health

Protein linked to postpartum depression identified

Researchers have found that a protein regulating a system in the brain that mediates physiological response to stress may be responsible for depression that some women experience during and after pregnancy.

Dec 28, 2017

By IANS

Depression

Why boys are not as emotional as girls? It's in brain, says study

Boys tend to be callous and display unemotional traits because of difference in brain structure, finds a research.

Dec 28, 2017

By Bikash Rai

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

Pain-free skin patch to control sugar levels of diabetics

There is good news for diabetics as researchers have developed a pain-free skin patch containing dissolvable compounds that respond to blood chemistry to manage glucose automatically.

Dec 28, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes

This nanowire device can detect cancer with a urine test

A novel nanowire device that is able to non-invasively detect microscopic levels of cancer markers in the urine, has been developed by Japanese researchers and could aid in improving diagnosis and treatment of the deadly disease.

Dec 28, 2017

By IANS

Eating fish increases IQ, provides better sleep, says expert

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has proved the direct links between seafood and increased Intelligence Quotient.

Dec 28, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Shocking: Doctors conduct cataract operation using torchlight in India

Indian ophthalmologist went ahead to perform cataract operation during a power outrage in India's Uttar Pradesh region and medical authorities are now being questioned for the same.

Dec 27, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Decoded: Where voice recognition occurs in our brain?

The research, from Max Planck Institute in Germany, revealed that the posterior superior temporal gyrus (STG) in our brain is responsible for voice recognition.

Dec 27, 2017

By IANS

food scents remain imprinted in the memory

How some scents get imprinted in your memory

Ever wondered how you retain memories of your favourite dish cooked by your mother or your partner's scent?

Dec 27, 2017

By IANS

Calcium and Vitamin D tablets will not protect your bones, claims new study

The study conducted by Jia-Guo Zhao primarily concentrated on older adults who live in the general community.

Dec 27, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

EPA Clean Air Act responsible for saving more lives than originally predicted, says study

MIT researchers from the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act had played an important role in reducing the exposure of people to harmful pollutants, saving more people than reported.

Dec 27, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Worlds fattest man has surgery to halve his weight

Stop feeling bad about your body to have happier New Year

If you are overweight and planning to lose a few kilos in the New Year, first shed harmful attitudes about your body as feeling bad about yourself does not actually motivate a person to pursue healthy behaviour, suggests new research.

Dec 26, 2017

By IANS

Depression

Indian doctors remove 40 knives from man's stomach

Cuban teen will go under knife to remove his 10-pound face tumour

Because of the basketball size facial tumour, the teen from Cuba could not breathe or eat properly.

Dec 25, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Change your diet to fight against depression, says research

Researchers said that probiotics can decrease the consequences of an unhealthy diet both physically and mentally.

Dec 24, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

WHO warns of gaming disorder! Don't lose your mind, check symptoms

Researcher named this metal illness as gaming disorder and it is considered as a serious health condition by WHO.

Dec 23, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Personality trait might share genetic link with depression: Study

Your depression might be the result of your genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, researchers say, that the findings may shed light on the causes of depression, and could help improve diagnosis and treatment.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Depression