Articles by Priya Yadav

Experimental vaccine produces antibodies for two HIV strains in rabbit

A report shows that scientists in an experimental vaccine managed to produce antibodies against two strains of HIV in rabbits

Nov 22, 2019

7,000 African plant species at risk of extinction due to climate change

A recent report says about one in every three plant species in Africa faces the risk of extinction due to climate change

Nov 22, 2019

HSA warns against stem cell supplements claiming to cure cancer, diabetes

The HSA warns that supplements with misleading claims such as cure for severe diseases and conditions are prevalent in the Singapore market.

Nov 21, 2019

Fart ignites fire during operation in Japan; patient seriously burnt

Suspended Animation: Maryland doctors experiment on 'virtual dead' bodies for 2 hours to revive them

According to doctors, a patient's life can be saved by cooling off the body to buy time for operating on it and saving lives which otherwise could not be saved.

Nov 21, 2019

Doctors warn of 'feather duvet lung' as man falls sick after changing bedding

According to a report, a man had been treated for feather lung duvet after he switched his bedding to one made of feathers of birds

Nov 19, 2019

Conjoined twins Haneen and Farah are seen in an incubator at a hospital in Gaza

Mother of premature twins says stronger son cuddled to save brother in incubator

A mother of twins born prematurely said her stronger son cuddled the weaker boy in the incubator to save his life, who the doctors said had zero chances of survival.

Nov 19, 2019

The magical mushrooms: A solution to your plastic waste problem

Researchers have been working on mushrooms big time, and believe the fungi could be mankind's solution to non-decomposable plastic waste.

Nov 18, 2019

Illiterate people have double the risk of developing dementia, research reveals

Research says that your ability to read and write can help you protect against the development of neurodegenerative disorder Dementia

Nov 17, 2019

Keto Diet helps in boosting a person's immunity against flu, study reveals

Research says that a ketogenic diet may boost a person's immunity against the flu as it triggered immune system cells in mice

Nov 17, 2019

New pain-relieving device can be your alternative to opioids

Scientists have developed an injectable pain-relieving device to tackle chronic pain in patients and reduce dependence on opioids that may cause an addiction

Nov 17, 2019

You may have misinterpreted your risk for dementia, study reveals

A survey says most Americans misinterpret their risk for dementia and do useless things to prevent it

Nov 16, 2019

Antibiotic resistance killing an American every 15 minutes, reveals CDC

US Centre for Disease Control says the world needs to do more to tackle the problem of antibiotic resistance that kills an American every 15 minutes

Nov 15, 2019

Ex-FDA adviser who backed LASIK earlier, says it should be banned now

Urging the FDA to ban LASIK, a former agency adviser, who earlier voted for LASIK approval, says the complications that were earlier "ignored" figure around 10-30 percent.

Nov 15, 2019

Air pollution particles carry carcinogen; cause brain cancer

Research has revealed that nanoparticles from toxic air carry carcinogenic material to the brain and have been linked to brain cancer.

Nov 14, 2019

Mysterious extinct ape 'Giganto' could be cousin to present day orangutan, say scientists

Research has revealed that extinct ape Giganto is a direct cousin of living primates Orangutan found in Southeast Asia.

Nov 14, 2019

WHO prequalifies the first-ever Ebola vaccine after European Commission's approval

The World Health Organisation has prequalified the first-ever Ebola vaccine approved by the European Commission against the deadly virus

Nov 13, 2019

Listening to music while driving can protect you against cardiac arrest, study reveals

Research has revealed that listening to music while driving reduces stress levels and helps fight off cardiac arrest

Nov 13, 2019

Meditation helps to prevent heart disease

Meditation can help you make fewer mistakes, study reveals

research shows that practising mindful meditation can boost error detective capability of the brain and helps to make fewer mistakes

Nov 13, 2019

Regular cannabis use may increase risk for stroke, arrhythmia: Research

According to research, cannabis use is linked with an irregular heartbeat and can cause stroke in youngsters

Nov 12, 2019

New research reveals breast milk has anti-cancer protein that can treat the disease

According to research, a protein called alpha-lactalbumin is found in breast milk that can kill cancer cells

Nov 11, 2019

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