Physical exercise in large green spaces reduce depression
Availability of large neighbourhood parks encourages people to increase their physical activity, and those suffering from chronic conditions and exercise regularly in these parks are...
Month : October 2017
Study in mice red flags black tea during pregnancy
Black tea is considered to have several health benefits like strengthening immune system, reducing stress levels among other things. But a new study in laboratory...
Single drug as effective as combo for Lymphatic Filariasis
A team of Indian scientists, working in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO), finds single drug treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis, commonly known as Elephentiasis is...
Obesity promotes breast cancer: study
German scientists find the possibility of breast cancer in obese people is high. A study by them reveals, obesity leads to the release of cytokines...
Japanese researchers find sugar look-a-like can halt liver cancer
Researchers at the RIKEN Global Research Cluster in Japan discover a way to prevent the spread of cancer in the liver. The study details how...
India’s methane emissions stable: study
A group of researchers concludes, there had been no increase in the levels of methane emissions in India between 2010 and 2015. This is the...
Heatwaves projected to become more frequent in India
Indian scientists conclude, heatwaves are projected to become more frequent in the country during the current century. A new study reveals, the frequency of severe...
Epigenetic manipulation may inhibit cancer spread
Indian scientists find manipulating tags on DNA without changing the underlying sequence triggers a chain of molecular events that may help prevent spread of cancer....
Vitamin C and B3 effective to kill cancer stem cells: study
Indian researchers find, high doses of water-soluble Vitamin C and niacin or Vitamin B3 can kill colon cancer stem cells. Colon or colorectal cancer is...
Iron and zinc deficiencies can be addressed through simple measures: study
A study at Indian Institute of Horticultural Research recommends modifying eating habits and cooking practices to address iron and zinc deficiencies. However, a class of...