Certain iron supplements may influence the development of colon cancer: Study
Apr 16, 2018, at 09:58 pm
Canberra, Apr 16 (IBNS): Two common iron compounds increase the formation of a known biomarker for cancer, according to a new study of cancer cells from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.
Spikes of graphene can kill bacteria on implants: Study
Apr 16, 2018, at 09:57 pm
Canberra, Apr 16 (IBNS): A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as implant surgery.
900 years long dry phase ended civilization in Indus Valley, says IIT KGP Research
Apr 16, 2018, at 09:50 pm
Kharagpur, Apr 16 (IBNS): Researchers from the Dept. of Geology & Geophysics at IIT Kharagpur have reported a new finding on the disappearance of the Indus valley civilization (IVC).
Apr 15, 2018, at 01:16 pm
Some forty years back you wouldn’t have seen many a fat people on the streets. On the silver screen, there was one and only Oliver Hardy. Now, you often come across obese people jostling for space in overcrowded pavements in a metropolis.
Digital addiction increases loneliness, anxiety and depression: Study
Apr 14, 2018, at 12:46 am
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Smartphones are an integral part of most people’s lives, allowing us to stay connected and in-the-know at all times.
West Bengal: Lalgarh forest tiger found dead
Apr 13, 2018, at 09:42 pm
Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): A matured Royal Bengal Tiger, which was captured on a remotely activated camera in Lalgarh forest in West Bengal's West Medinipur district in March, was found dead inside the same forest on Friday, officials said.
88% of Delhiites suffer from lack of Vitamin D: survey
Apr 13, 2018, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Concerned over the alarming rise of insufficient Vitamin D in India, about 8 in 10 people in Delhi suffer from Vitamin D deficiency which causes chronic muscle pain, spasms, low energy levels, depression etc, according to ASSOCHAM Healthcare Committee report brought out by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) here on Friday.
Food allergy is linked to skin exposure and genetics: Study
Apr 12, 2018, at 08:45 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): Infant and childhood food allergy, whose cause has long been a mystery, has now been linked to a mix of environmental and genetic factors that must coexist to trigger the allergy, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
PM Modi congratulates ISRO for successful launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1I
Apr 12, 2018, at 04:16 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated all scientists for the successful launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1I by PSLV on Thursday.
NASA’s Juno Mission provides infrared tour of Jupiter’s north pole
Apr 12, 2018, at 02:27 pm
Washington, Apr 12 (IBNS): Scientists working on NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter shared a 3-D infrared movie depicting densely packed cyclones and anticyclones that permeate the planet’s polar regions, and the first detailed view of a dynamo, or engine, powering the magnetic field for any planet beyond Earth. Those are among the items unveiled during the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, on Wednesday, April 11.
PSLV-C41 successfully launches IRNSS-1I navigation satellite
Apr 12, 2018, at 01:47 pm
Sriharikota, Apr 12 (IBNS): In its forty third flight, ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C41 successfully launched the 1425 kg IRNSS-1I Navigation Satellite on Thursday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
WHO and UNICEF issue new guidance to promote breastfeeding in health facilities globally
Apr 12, 2018, at 12:47 am
Geneva, Apr 11 (IBNS): WHO and UNICEF on Wednesday issued new ten-step guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn services. Breastfeeding all babies for the first 2 years would save the lives of more than 820 000 children under age 5 annually.
Severity of menopause symptoms could help predict heart disease: Study
Apr 11, 2018, at 09:02 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women.
Feeling anxious? blame size of your waistline, says study
Apr 11, 2018, at 08:57 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders, and it’s more likely to affect women, especially middle-aged women.
World Bank supports Bangladesh in climate-smart agriculture
Apr 11, 2018, at 08:54 pm
Dhaka, Apr 11 (IBNS): Despite Bangladesh’s remarkable achievement in improving agricultural productivity, the sector is facing risks from climate change, extreme weather events, and sea level rise.
Tiny sea creatures hold secrets to Earth’s climate: NASA
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:55 pm
Washington, Apr 11 (IBNS): Each new season brings change. Seasonal change on land is something that we’re familiar with and adjust to regularly.
Disease outbreaks threaten Papua New Guinea’s quake-hit communities – UN
Apr 11, 2018, at 01:59 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): In earthquake-hit Papua New Guinea, United Nations agencies on the ground are warning of a new looming threat: water-borne disease outbreaks, such as that of diarrhoea and measles.
Apr 10, 2018, at 11:49 pm
Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Union Minister of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Harsh Vardhan have assured all types of cooperation to save wildlife and Mangrove forest of Sunderban.
Antiepileptic drugs increase risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, says study
Apr 10, 2018, at 08:56 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, DZNE.
World-first e-waste microfactory launched at UNSW
Apr 10, 2018, at 08:51 pm
Sydney, Apr 10 (IBNS): As Australia's waste crisis escalates, Professor Veena Sahajwalla has launched the world's first e-waste microfactory which has the potential to reduce the vast amount of electronic waste heading into landfill.
Physical activity helps fight genetic risk of heart disease
Apr 09, 2018, at 11:08 pm
New York, Apr 9 (IBNS): Keeping fit, even if you’re born with a high genetic risk for heart disease, still works to keep your heart healthy, according to a study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
NASA scientist collects bits of the solar system from an Antarctic Glacier
Apr 09, 2018, at 11:01 pm
Washington, Apr 9 (IBNS): On rare calm days, the most striking thing you notice at an altitude of more than 8,000 feet on an Antarctic glacier is the silence.
4 magnitude earthquake hits Amritsar
Apr 09, 2018, at 03:14 pm
Amritsar, Apr 9 (IBNS): A low intensity earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter Scale hit Punjab on Monday morning.
Universal health coverage key to safer, fairer world, says WHO chief on eve of World Health Day
Apr 07, 2018, at 12:37 pm
New York, Apr 7 (JEN): The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday marked World Health Day, and the agency’s 70th anniversary, with a strong call for universal health coverage, to ensure that all people can get quality health services, where and when they need them, without suffering financial hardship.
More dairy is associated with higher bone density and greater spine strength in men over 50: Study
Apr 07, 2018, at 12:57 am
New York, Apr 6 (IBNS): Researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife’s Institute for Aging Research (IFAR), Wageningen University, Tilburg University, University of Reading, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have discovered that higher intake of dairy foods, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, is associated with higher volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral strength at the spine in men. Dairy intake seems to be most beneficial for men over age 50, and continued to have positive associations irrespective of serum vitamin D status.
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Poverty increases risk of non-communicable diseases in lower income countries
Apr 06, 2018, at 11:27 pm
New York, Apr 6 (IBNS): Poverty increases the risk of death and disability from non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes in low- and middle-income countries, a new systematic review shows.
Smartphone ‘scores’ can help doctors track severity of Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Apr 06, 2018, at 11:22 pm
New York, Apr 6 (IBNS): Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder, is often tough to treat effectively because symptoms, such as tremors and walking difficulties, can vary dramatically over a period of days, or even hours.
Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Philippines, no casualty
Apr 05, 2018, at 07:54 pm
Manila, Apr 5 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter Scale hit eastern coast of the Philippines on Thursday, officials said.
Prioritize universal health coverage; provide quality health services to all: WHO
Apr 04, 2018, at 11:35 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): The World Health Organization ton Wednesday called upon countries in its South-East Asia Region to step-up efforts towards universal health coverage, to provide quality health services to all people when and where they need them, without having to suffer financial hardship.
Rotary Club of Madhyamgram Metropolitan, AAPI successfully running Rotary Clinic
Apr 04, 2018, at 11:16 pm
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Rotary Club of Madhyamgram Metropolitan in association with the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), USA, has successfully been running a 10 bedded day clinic with all amenities named as 'Rotary Clinic' for treatment & prevention of diseases of women and child and vision care for all at Madhyamgram in collaboration with Rotary Club of Brentwood, USA (Rotary International District 6760) under the aegis of The Rotary Foundation Global Grant.