New York, Jan 1 (IANS) A gene mutation linked to Alzheimer's disease and other age-related cognitive declines in our relatively safe and sterile post-industrial setting might have actually helped protect us from cognitive decline in ancient…

New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Premixed complementary foods sold in lower-income countries lack consistency in their nutritional content, a global analysis of infant cereals has revealed.The findings suggest that there is a need for basic quality…

Toronto, Dec 30 (IANS) Taking certain Omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk of childhood asthma by almost one third, says a study.The study found that women who were prescribed 2.4 grams of long-chain Omega-3…

New York, Dec 28 (IANS) Researchers have developed powerful nanodiscs that can deliver customised therapeutic vaccine and help kill cancerous tumours in 10 days in mice, as well as prevent their growth later.The technology is made of…

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Pregnant women should remember that the food they eat is the main source of nutrition for their baby. Hence, one of the best things that they can do for their baby is to eat a healthy diet during pregnancy, says an…

London, Dec 27 (IANS) Scientists have developed coatings for dental implants that can prevent bacterial infection, kill it if it arises, as well as facilitate anchoring to the bone.Coatings that are capable of preventing bacterial…

New York, Dec 27 (IANS) Reducing the duration of antibiotics can do more harm than good when treating children with ear infections, warns a study.When treating children between 9 and 23 months of age with antibiotics for ear infections, a…

New York, Dec 27 (IANS) Experiencing emotional events -- whether happy or painful -- may cause 'hangovers' that can persist for a long period of time, researchers have found.These 'hangovers' could continue after the events have ended and…

New York, Dec 27 (IANS) A new experimental drug has shown promise in restoring cardiac function after heart failure, according to results of an early human trial.The researchers found that an infusion of the drug cimaglermin was generally…

New York, Dec 26 (IANS) Scientists have identified a link between Huntington's disease and dysfunction in a section of brain structures that are critical for movement and impulse control.Huntington's disease is characterised by the…

London, Dec 26 (IANS) If a recently proposed combination of three particular drugs is used, the devastating elephantiasis disease can be prevented or treated rapidly using fewer rounds of drugs, a new research has found.Lymphatic filariasis…

New York, Dec 25 (IANS) When exposed to cancer treatment like chemotherapy and radiation, brain and heart tissues in very young children are more prone to apoptosis or programmed cell death, researchers said.Apoptosis, in which molecular…

London, Dec 25 (IANS) A new research in cognitive science suggests that our memory also records physical sensations as part of the words stored.According to a study published in research journal 'PLOS One', similar to an entry in a…

London, Dec 25 (IANS) British researchers have discovered a new genetic disease which results in neuro-degeneration and help find treatments for brain ageing conditions, such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's.The study revealed…

New York, Dec 25 (IANS) Researchers have identified a genetic immune disorder characterised by increased susceptibility and poor immune control of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and, in some cases, an EBV-associated cancer called Hodgkin's…

New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Researchers have found that centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists to treat malaria, can aid in tuberculosis (TB) treatment and even slow drug resistance.One-third of the world's population…

New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new test that can identify hearing loss or deficits in some individuals considered to have normal or near-normal hearing in traditional tests.Many adults report difficulties hearing in…

New York, Dec 24 (IANS) In a counterintuitive finding, researchers have discovered that blocking a protein that is crucial to initiating the immune response against viral infections may actually help combat HIV.Temporarily blocking a type…

New York, Dec 23 (IANS) In a study that could lead to a new therapeutic approach to preventing premature birth, researchers have discovered the critical function of a type of mother's immune cells -- B lymphocytes -- in resisting pre-term…

Melbourne, Dec 23 (IANS) Deaths related to heart disease go up around Christmas and they are not because of the cold winter season when death rates are usually at a seasonal high, says a study.Debunking the belief that the spike in deaths…