Beijing (IANS) In a bizarre case, a woman in China nearly killed herself after self-injecting liquidised fruit — a concoction of 20 fruits — in her effort to stay healthy, the media reported. The 51-year-old woman, surnamed Zeng, loves folk remedies … read more
New York (IANS) The different approaches to risk-taking might not be inherent and could be shaped by culture and social environment, according to a study. Previous studies have shown that women are more risk-averse than men, and more likely to opt … read more
London (IANS) Researchers have developed a novel electrocardiogram (ECG) method that uses signals from the ear to check heart rhythm, making it easy for drivers, athletes and persons in the military to scan their own heart beat. This is the first … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) has decided to issue show cause notices to the 29 medical device units, which were found to be violating the norms of selling and manufacturing orthopaedic implants. “We will go as … read more
Toronto (IANS) Canadian scientists have developed a kind of magnetic tweezer that can precisely insert a minuscule bead robot into a live human cancer cell, pointing to a new option for diagnosing and killing cancer. The study, published in the journal … read more
New York (IANS) Want to cut that extra flab? Drinking green tea can help reduce obesity as well as inflammation in the gut, finds a study. The findings, published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, showed that mice fed a high-fat … read more
New York (IANS) Infertility is associated with a higher risk of developing cancer in women of childbearing age, say researchers including one of Indian-origin. The findings, published in the journal Human Reproduction, showed that infertile women had an overall 18 per … read more
London (IANS) A supplement given to breastfed premature babies after they leave hospital can prevent weight loss and help boost growth, according to results of a trial. Breast milk alone does not always meet the dietary needs of vulnerable babies, born … read more
New York (IANS) Just one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), warned a study. SUID is defined as sudden and unexpected death of a baby below one year of age, in which … read more
New Delhi (IANS) If you are one of those parents who hand over a smartphone or a tablet to your toddlers while feeding them or to keep them entertained, beware this habit can not only make them sedentary but also push … read more