Giving birth in water, also known as immersion labour and delivery or waterbirth, appears safe for mother and baby, at least when it takes place in a hospital. Increasing numbers of women choose to labour and give birth in water, particularly in midwifery-led settings, so it is important to understandRead More

Contrary to popular belief, scientists have now discovered that women’s urine is not sterile. According to the new research, experts have discovered bacteria is shared between the bladder and vagina. The study, led by a Chicago team found huge number of different types, both toxic and beneficial, are transported betweenRead More

Washington: Turns out, men’s testosterone levels are largely determined by their environment during childhood. A study led by Durham University suggests that men, who have a more challenging environment while growing up, for example, with lots of infectious diseases are likely to have lower testosterone levels in later life thanRead More

Washington: A new study has found ways to improve diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections. Scientists and physicians at Loyola University Chicago and Loyola Medicine published groundbreaking research that debunked the common belief that urine in healthy women is sterile.   The study found that the bladder not onlyRead More

From pugs to labradoodles to huskies, pets dogs may have genetic differences that makes them more friendly and loyal to humans, scientists say. Researchers have been comparing dog and wolf DNA to try and identify the genes involved in domestication. They want to understand how a once nocturnal, fearsome wolf-likeRead More

New York: Scientists have come up with a novel tiny, ultra-low power chip that can be injected just under the surface of the skin to continuously monitor patients of substance abuse. The chip can be powered wirelessly by a wearable device such as a smartwatch. “A tiny injectable sensor —Read More

Washington DC: Turns out, antidepressants may increase the risk of death by 20 percent for those with progressive lung disease. According to a study conducted by the St. Michael’s Hospital, usage of antidepressant in people with the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) results in 20 percent increase in the likelihoodRead More

Washington: Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy does not increase symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in kid, finds a study. The study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), included data on nearly 30,000 children from seven European countries. Recent studies have concluded that prenatal exposureRead More

London: Besides smoking and drinking alcohol, parents’ health including obesity and poor diet can have “profound implications” for the growth, development and long-term health of their children before their conception, says a series of studies published in the journal Lancet. The findings showed that smoking, high alcohol and caffeine intake,Read More

London: Scientists have identified 124 genes that play a major role in determining the colour of our hair, a finding that could help law enforcers predict the hair colour of a criminal from DNA evidence at the crime scene. The discovery sheds new light on our understanding of the geneticRead More