Men's brains diminish faster than women's: Study
Older women tend to score better than men of the same age on tests of reason, memory and problem solving.
Feb 05, 2019, 15:51 PM IST
Warning: Inhaling polluted air could cause kidney failure, says study
Outdoor air pollution has long been linked to major health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Sep 22, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Researchers identify potential predictor of glaucoma damage
Researchers idendified a marker of damage to cells in the eye which could be used to monitor progression of glaucoma and the effectiveness of the treatment.
May 07, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Excess 'good cholesterol' may shorten your life
Too much of a good thing may not always be better for your health. Researchers have shown that high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol - commonly touted as "good cholesterol" for helping to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack - may increase a person's risk of premature death as much as its low levels.
Aug 13, 2016, 00:15 AM IST
Antibodies that protect against Zika virus in mice identified, claim scientists
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis claim to have identified antibodies that protect against Zika virus infection in mice.
Jul 28, 2016, 08:25 AM IST
This is your brain on ''risk-taking''
A new study has shed light on what`s going on inside our heads as we decide whether or not a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis located a region of the brain involved in decisions made under conditions of uncertainty, and identified some of the cells involved in the decision-making process.
Jul 27, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
Preemies at greater risk of mental illness
One of every nine infants in the United States is born early and, thus, with increased risk of cognitive difficulties, problems with motor skills, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders and anxiety.
Oct 19, 2015, 08:18 AM IST
