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Buildings are not just a structure of steel and cement, but shifting ecosystems where we spend the majority of our lives. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Beware of degrading indoor air quality

Green designs for buildings are an alternative to better the air quality inside the buildings.

1 Aug 2019 4:10 PM IST

The researchers first tested methionine restriction in healthy mice to confirm it was having the desired effects on metabolism and then moved to testing it in mice with colorectal cancer and soft tissue tumours known as sarcomas. (Photo: AFP)

Research unveils how dietary interventions can significantly enhance...

Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues.

1 Aug 2019 9:37 AM IST

The study found that the children of aged parents had fewer externalizing behaviour problems, as reported by the parents. (Photo: ANI)

Children born to aged parents tend to have less behavioural issues

Kids born to aged parents likely to have fewer behaviour problems.

1 Aug 2019 9:15 AM IST

Its known that perinatal growth which is affected by numerous factors from genetics to environmental ones. (Photo: ANI)

Infant's health can be predicted from birthweight, height

Birthweight, height can predict infants' future health: Study.

31 July 2019 11:25 AM IST

Breastfeeding directly is the most hygienic, sterile and best for the baby. Whereas, pumped milk is the easiest yet a hassle-free option. (Photo: ANI)

Breastfeeding or pumping: What to choose?

World Breastfeeding Week: To choose breast feeding or pumping?

30 July 2019 12:14 PM IST

In infants under a year, a quarter was caused by falling from beds, while floors were the second leading cause at 14 per cent. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Consumer products responsible for traumatic brain injury

Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries caused by consumer products.

30 July 2019 11:56 AM IST

About 10 to 20 per cent of women experience postpartum depression after childbirth. (Photo: ANI)

Oxytocin can combat postpartum depression

Love hormone effective in treating postpartum depression.

30 July 2019 11:06 AM IST

Genetics is well established as another, and these hormones likely interact with genetic factors to affect the developing foetal brain. (Photo: ANI)

Estrogens hormones in pregnant women increases autism risk

Increased estrogens levels in womb may increase autism risk.

30 July 2019 10:10 AM IST

Researchers found that the alpha-synuclein protein rapidly recruited to the site of DNA damage in the neurons of mice. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New treatment discovered for Parkinson's and other brain diseases

Discovery opens door for new treatments for Parkinson's, other brain diseases.

30 July 2019 9:55 AM IST

The results showed that the HIV protein Nef is released from infected cells in vesicles that are then rapidly taken up by uninfected bystander white blood cells. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

HIV infection can damage bystander cells

Here's how HIV infection contribute to wide-ranging metabolic conditions.

29 July 2019 10:57 AM IST

The advantage of involving the nervous system is that it can communicate information across space in a span of milliseconds, compared to hours or days for the immune cells to do the same function. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pain sensing nerves help fight skin infection

Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: study.

29 July 2019 10:42 AM IST

like many studies of older people, it is possible that the healthiest people are more likely to live longer and take part in studies, so that may affect the results. (Photo: ANI)

Obesity in 60's can be the cause of brain ageing

Extra weight in 60s may be linked to brain ageing: Study.

29 July 2019 10:35 AM IST