London: Reading ability of kids throughout school years can be predicted from their DNA alone, say scientists who have developed a new genetic scoring technique. The scores could one day be used to identify and tackle reading difficulties early, rather than waiting until children develop these problems at school, researchersRead More

Several procedures are gaining popularity for men and women to enhance the way they look, and while a debate rages on about how useful such methods are, the effects they have on health have also been a concern. Breast implants have become a widely used way to enhance breast size,Read More

Washington: Bestselling cookbooks give little useful advice about reducing the risk of foodborne illness, especially in recipes involving meat products, say scientists who found that most of the information in the books are inaccurate and not based on sound science. “Cookbooks aren’t widely viewed as a primary source of food-safety information,Read More

Washington D.C.: Exposure to fungal product, called aflatoxin, is believed to cause up to 80 percent of liver cancer cases in many parts of the world. A new study by MIT researchers have developed a way to determine, by sequencing DNA of liver cells, whether those cells have been exposedRead More

Washington: People who cook meals at home and do not watch TV or videos while eating are less likely to be obese, a new study has found. Researchers from Ohio State University in the US studied about 12,842 survey participants who said that they ate at least one family mealRead More

Lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents report higher rates of tobacco use than heterosexual teens, according to a U.S. study that also highlights gender differences in smoking habits. Overall, about 41 percent of lesbian and gay teens use tobacco products including both traditional and e-cigarettes, as do 39 percent of bisexualRead More

New Delhi Sun protection is essential throughout the year, but it gets yet more important during the summers. Protecting the skin from excessive exposure is the only way to prevent it from aging, sun burns, and skin discoloration. The ultimate solution of any sun protection regimen is the proper andRead More

Washington Being allergic to one type of nut may not mean that you need to stop eating all other nuts, according to scientists who claim that certain diagnostic tests may be unreliable. Researchers from American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in the US examined records of about 109Read More

Washington : Ten minutes of high-intensity physical activity every day may help some children reduce their risk of developing heart problems and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, a new study claims. Researchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centre in the US found that replacing light-intensity physical activity with brief periodsRead More

Toronto : Survivors of childhood brain tumours are at an increased risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early death because of higher overall fat tissue, a new study has warned. Researchers, including those from McMaster University in Canada, found that survivors of childhood brain tumours have a similarRead More