Washington People who make an effort to lose weight are not just helping themselves, they may be helping others too, a study suggests. Researchers have found that when one member of a couple commits to losing weight, the chances are good their partner will lose some weight too, even ifRead More

London Scientists have developed a paper-based diagnostic tool for HIV that is affordable and highly sensitive, making the early detection of the virus possible. The test developed by researchers at Imperial College London in the UK could also be adapted to be used in other infectious diseases such as EbolaRead More

Toronto: Pregnant women at the age of 40 and above are at an increased risk of delivering preterm babies, a study warns. Maternal age at pregnancy has been increasing worldwide and so has the risk for preterm birth. However, the association between maternal age and preterm birth remains a topicRead More

WASHINGTON: It has come to light that cancer causing virus may hide in small pockets on the surface of tonsils in throats of unsuspected people. The virus known as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the culprit behind cervical and some form of head and neck cancer. The new study, carriedRead More

LONDON: In a first, researchers have shown that human muscles possess a ‘memory’ of earlier growth at the DNA level. Periods of skeletal muscle growth are “remembered” by the genes in the muscle, helping them to grow larger later in life, said the study published in the journal Scientific Reports.Read More

Washington DC: You might want to read this on your feet. A new research has found that standing instead of sitting for six hours a day could prevent weight gain and help people to actually lose weight. The study examined whether standing burns more calories than sitting. The researchers analysedRead More

Los Angeles, January 30 Eating turmeric daily may boost your memory and uplift your mood, a study suggests. Found in turmeric, curcumin has previously been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also has been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India, where curcumin is aRead More

London, January 30 Scientists have uncovered a cause of heavy menstrual bleeding–a finding that offers hope for a new treatment for women living with the painful condition. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in the UK identified a key protein called HIF-1 that could explain why heavy bleeding occurs. TheyRead More

Washington An US study shows that a disorder in sleep and wake cycle might be early signs for Alzheimer’s disease. The research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has indicated that the circadian rhythm disruption occurs much earlier in people whose memories are intact but whose brainRead More

New York: Engaging in aerobic exercises such as spinning, running, walking may be three times more effective than other types of exercise in delaying the risk of Alzheimer’s disease as well as improving cognitive function in older adults, a study has found. Alzheimer’s disease — the most common form ofRead More