Health

Smoke rises from a burning cigarette as a woman smokes on the street in Bordeaux, France, September 19, 2017

Teenage nicotine exposure may up alcohol abuse risk later

The study showed that exposure to nicotine at a young age changes the neuronal circuitry in the brain's reward pathways.

Apr 6, 2018

By IANS

FAO chief champions agroecology in call for healthier, sustainable food systems

The first Agroecology Symposium was held at FAO in 2014 and since then regional meetings have been held in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Central Asia and Asia and the Pacific.

Apr 4, 2018

By IANS

WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

US government ordered to allow abortions to detained immigrant teens

US government acknowledged there were at least 420 pregnant unaccompanied minors in custody in 2017, including 18 who requested abortions.

Apr 1, 2018

By IANS

Nepal launches 'accessible' trekking trail for disabled, elderly

The NTB said the trail would enhance the prospect of attracting a strong segment of disabled and elderly tourists' population to Nepal. The trail has proper signage and washrooms.

Apr 1, 2018

By IANS

Tupperware containers to help NASA astronauts eat fresh food

One of the challenges with growing plants in space in "Veggie" has been keeping them properly watered.

Mar 31, 2018

By IANS

Nasa

Scientists discover new organ in the human body using advanced imaging techniques

Usinsg advanced imaging techhniques, scientists in New York has discovered a new organ in human body

Mar 30, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Dare mosquitoes bite you, now that your blood is turned poisonous to them

The medication called ivermectin, usually helps to treat head lice, scabies, river-blindness and lymphatic filariasis, could make the blood of the patient poisonous to mosquitoes.

Mar 30, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Pakistan, Afghanistan thank UAE for help in fighting polio

Dr Maiwand Ahmadzai, Director of the EOC in Afghanistan, said the polio eradication programme in Afghanistan was running on a neutral basis.

Mar 30, 2018

By IANS

FDA approves continuous glucose monitoring system

The FDA's decision to permit marketing of the Dexcom G6 integrated continuous glucose monitoring system on Tuesday could streamline the review pathway for similar devices.

Mar 29, 2018

By IANS

Breakthrough cancer vaccine moves from mice to humans for clinical trial

The vaccine was developed as a part of immunotherapy that makes use of the body's immune system to attack tumors and fight cancer.

Mar 28, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Pre-schoolers with ADHD symptoms may have reduced brain size

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed form of psychopathology during the pre-school years and it is associated with significant long-term health.

Mar 28, 2018

By IANS

Reducing Alzheimer's stigma crucial for prevention research

The survey focused on what beliefs, attitudes and expectations are most often associated with the disease.

Mar 27, 2018

By IANS

New drug may hold promise in preventing breast, lung cancer

The c-Myc gene is induced by visceral fat, which is found around the inner organs of the body as opposed to subcutaneous fat, which is located under the skin.

Mar 27, 2018

By IANS

Knee pain indicates onset of depression in elderly: Study

Knee pain in the elderly leads to severe damage to the quality of life that it can make them prone to depression, said the study led by Yuji Nishiwaki from the Toho University in Japan.

Mar 27, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN