New Delhi: An indigenously-developed vaccine that could cost around just Rs 50 per dose was unveiled here to treat severe rotavirus diarrhoea, which kills more than one lakh children under the age of five in India every year. The Rotavac... (Continue reading)
Scientists claim to have developed a new synthetic joint lubricant aimed at providing long lasting relief to millions of arthritis patients. The unique polymer supplements synovial fluid, the natural lubricant in joints, and works better than comparable treatments currently... (Continue reading)
Washington:People who have unsupportive spouses are significantly more likely to develop depression, a first-of-its-kind study has claimed. After analysing data from nearly 5,000 American adults,University of Michigan Health System researchers found that the quality of a person’s relationships with a spouse,... (Continue reading)
New York: Lack of sleep can reduce a person’s sperm count by up to a fourth in addition to reducing their quality, a new study warns. Researchers found that men who slept poorly had lower sperm counts and fewer sperm... (Continue reading)
Berlin: Healthy employees exposed to stress at work are at twice the risk of cardiovascular disease, a new German study has warned. Scientists from the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen in Germany evaluated data from a population-based cohort study and found that healthy... (Continue reading)
Washington: Being overworked and stressed may have a positive side, say scientists who found short-lived stress primes the brain for improved performance and optimal alertness. Researchers from University of California, Berkeley uncovered exactly how acute stress – short-lived, not chronic –... (Continue reading)
Washington: Here is another reason why you should include eggs in your diet! Egg white protein can lower your blood pressure as effectively as low doses of medication, according to a new study. “We have evidence from the laboratory that a substance... (Continue reading)
Washington: A widely prescribed type 2 diabetes drug slows down the ageing process by mimicking the effects of dieting, according to a study that used worms to investigate how the drug works. Following a calorie-restricted diet has been shown to improve... (Continue reading)
Washington: Scientists have identified certain genetic risk factors that may accelerate a teen’s progression to becoming a lifelong heavy smoker. Scientists from the US, the UK and New Zealand examined earlier studies by other research teams to develop a genetic risk... (Continue reading)
London: Elderly people who are isolated and do not see friends or family regularly are at an increased risk of mortality, a new study has warned. British researchers found that social isolation could dramatically increase the risk of mortality in both... (Continue reading)