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Low oxygen levels -whether temporary or sustained- are common and can be related to our natural environment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Skin helps regulate blood pressure: study

Low oxygen levels -whether temporary or sustained- are common and can be related to our natural environment.

26 Oct 2017 3:53 PM IST

Scientists showed that daydreaming may be essential to helping us perform tasks on autopilot. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Daydreaming' brain network helps us perform routine tasks

Scientists showed that daydreaming may be essential to helping us perform tasks on autopilot.

24 Oct 2017 2:03 PM IST

A well-fuelled brain may have offered us better survival odds than well-fuelled muscles when facing an environmental challenge.

'Selfish brain' wins over muscle power: study

A well-fuelled brain may have offered us better survival odds than well-fuelled muscles when facing an environmental...

24 Oct 2017 1:42 PM IST

Recent studies on species such as zebrafish showed scales and teeth developing from distinctly different clusters of cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Our teeth may have evolved from scales of ancient fish'

Recent studies on species such as zebrafish showed scales and teeth developing from distinctly different clusters of...

22 Nov 2017 11:09 AM IST

Due to their relatively large size of their brains and their longevity, sheep are a good for studying neurodegenerative disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sheep trained to recognise Emma Watson, Barrack Obama!

Due to their relatively large size of their brains and their longevity, sheep are a good for studying neurodegenerative...

8 Nov 2017 2:30 PM IST

Consuming coconut oil daily for just four weeks may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming coconut oil daily cuts heart disease risk

Consuming coconut oil daily for just four weeks may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

14 Jan 2018 5:23 PM IST

It is important to understand how the DNA blueprint within stem cells is damaged because when healthy stem cells become faulty. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mouse study shows how alcohol may cause cancer

DNA damage can lead to cell death, but can also trigger the body's natural repair mechanisms.

4 Jan 2018 9:54 AM IST

The relationship between the activities of the nerve cells that cause the transfer of information and activities delaying the transmission of information is extremely important. (Representational Image)

Excess calcium in human brain ups risk of Parkinson's, says study

Study finds calcium can mediate the interaction between small membranous structures inside nerve endings important for...

21 Feb 2018 10:15 AM IST

Excess levels of either calcium or alpha-synuclein may be what starts the chain reaction that leads to the death of brain cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Excess calcium in brain may lead to Parkinson's disease

Understanding the role of alpha-synuclein in physiological or pathological processes may aid in the development of new...

19 Feb 2018 6:02 PM IST

Limiting asparagine in ones diet dramatically reduces the cancers ability to travel to distant sites in the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

Diet may help prevent spread of deadly breast cancer: study

Foods rich in asparagine include dairy, whey, beef, poultry, eggs, fish, seafood, asparagus, potatoes, legumes, nuts,...

8 Feb 2018 5:31 PM IST

eeping yourself hydrated is the key, and moreover when you plan to catch up over drinks as alcohol furthers dehydration.

Low strength alcohol could increase consumption

Reducing consumption of alcohol is a public health priority in many countries.

26 April 2018 4:04 PM IST

If youre really concerned about your longevity, dont have more than a drink a day. (Photo: Pixabay)

When to say when: Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day

Women are hit by the effects of alcohol at lower amounts than men.

13 April 2018 4:17 PM IST