Washington: Experiments using lab mice show how the Zika virus travels through the bloodstream, multiplies in the placenta and invades the brain of the developing fetus, stunting growth or causing death, researchers said today.A pair of studies, one published in the journal Cell and the other in Nature, could helpRead More

New Delhi: Most people are in the habit of washing down their dinners with a glass or two of red wine. If you’re one of them, then this one’s for you! If you drink red wine after your dinner, then you’re actually doing your health a favour. Yes, it’s true!Read More

New York: At a time where there is no specific medication to cure malaria, a new experimental vaccine has shown promising results when tested in varying doses in humans. As per a new study, the new vaccine, known as the PfSPZ Vaccine, gives 55 percent protection for more than oneRead More

Los Angeles: Scientists have for the first time found that Zika triggers cell suicide in the developing brain, a finding that may explain how the virus causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads, and also help develop new therapies against the infection. The US Centres for Disease ControlRead More

New Delhi: We have heard that lack of sleep double the signs of ageing. As we age, our sleep patterns tend to change. So, getting uninterrupted good sleep of about 7-8 hours seems imposible. This keeps many older adults, not all though, awake at night or spend more time inRead More

Washington: Social pressures are forcing people to cut back on their sleep, contributing to a “global sleep crisis,” according to a new study based on research collected through a smartphone app. It enabled scientists from the University of Michigan to track sleep patterns around the world gathering data about howRead More

Washington: Dengue, a major public health threat in countries like India, is estimated to cost the world a whopping USD 8.9 billion annually, higher than several other major infectious diseases such as cholera, canine rabies and rotavirus gastroenteritis, scientists say. A group of health economists at Brandeis University in theRead More

Washington DC: Who doesn’t like to eat this tiny and juicy fruit? Well, everyone loves to eat this juicy fruit as it is good for health. One should always include grapes in their daily diet as it provides many health benefits and a recent study has revealed that the fruitRead More

Washington: Children of gay dads grow up just as well behaved and adjusted as those from any heterosexual family units, according to a recent study. Compared to a national sample of heterosexual parents, gay fathers report similar parenting behavior and measures of wellbeing in their children, according to new researchRead More

Washington: Radiotherapy, when combined with immunotherapy, displays potential avenues for future cancer treatment, according to a recent study. The study has shown that the addition of an immune system-strengthening compound can extend the radiation therapy-induced immune response against the tumour sites and that this response even has an effect onRead More