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
New York (IANS) Suffering from migraine? You could be at higher odds of having chronic dry eye disease, says a new study. The chronic dry eye is a common disease in which natural tears fail to adequately lubricate the eyes, thus … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Carrying a laptop would change forever for you if you hold this one covered in handcrafted leather and accented stitching. Touted as the world’s first leather convertible PC (it actually gives a look and feel of that old … read more
Gurugram (IANS) “For one sip of water, we create permanent plastic junk,” artist Arunkumar H.G. remarked about 100-ml bottles that are part of our high-consumption lifestyle. Sourced from households and schools, hundreds of them are crafted into his massive installation made … read more
New York (IANS) Making children eat healthy food can test the patience of parents. The exposure of children to social media platforms such as photo-sharing app Instagram could make the job even tougher for them, suggests a new study. The findings … read more