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Since ages, we have been told about the numerous benefits of consuming fresh veggies daily, but did you know there are certain veggies that can secretly spike your sugar levels and may not be a great option for people suffering from…

Adenovirus infection, the common respiratory virus that causes mild cold-and flu-like symptoms, has been associated for the first time with blood clots and low platelet levels in the body. The findings of the study were published in the New…

Early on, every stem cell faces a fateful choice. During skin development, for instance, the embryonic epidermis begins as a single layer of epidermal progenitor cells. Their choice is to become a mature epidermal cell or switch to becoming…

Scientists have found a way to use nanotechnology to create a 3D 'scaffold' to grow cells from the retina -paving the way for potential new ways of treating a common cause of blindness. Researchers, led by Professor Barbara Pierscionek from…

In 1906, Spanish scientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal won the Nobel Prize for his pioneering studies of the microscopic structures of the brain. His famous drawings of Purkinje cells in the cerebellum show a forest of neuron structures, with…

Always drink filtered water to stay healthy.Water-borne diseases can give rise to severe and potentially life-threatening conditions. The risk of contracting diseases escalates during monsoon. With waterlogging in our surroundings,…

A parliamentary panel on Thursday asked the finance ministry to expeditiously come out with a common ITR form to ease I-T return filing for individuals and non-business taxpayers. The Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP…

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Thursday pledged free grain for some African countries and accused the West of “telling lies” about the dormant deal that had allowed Ukrainian food exports, scrambling to shore up support among…

You might not think of diabetes when you think of muscle function. But a common diabetes drug that regulates blood sugar can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis -- which can help the elderly bounce back faster from injury or…

Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense. "There's a 100 per cent injury rate in the NFL," seven-time Super Bowl…