Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) A daily dose of an experimental drug has increased muscle mass in the arms and legs of healthy older adults, sans serious side-effects, suggesting that it may be effective in reducing frailty.
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) What had been described by scientists as “junk” DNA is what gives humans their distinct identity.
Thrissur (Kerala), Nov 5 (IANS) With 13 Asian countries home to around 15,000 captive elephants, here comes a book that will come in handy for managing and caring for the gentle giants that have for centuries endeared themselves to man.
Washington/Chicago, Nov 4 (DPA) Tens of thousands of US voters waited patiently in serpentine queues Tuesday to vote in the country’s historic election. Many had started lining up before dawn and some braved pouring rain to cast their ballot.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Microsoft founder Bill Gates Tuesday met Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss and members of the Planning Commission here, and discussed several major steps taken by the country to eradicate polio, a disease that India is fighting for years.
Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) Chest physicians, researchers and pulmonary disease experts from across the globe would gather in Lucknow to attend a three-day international meet starting Thursday, officials said.
Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) A must for good health, vitamin D also needs activation to function optimally within the human body.
Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) Researchers have isolated a fungus that produces a new kind of diesel fuel, describing the find as promising.
Shimla, Nov 4 (IANS) To overcome the shortage of doctors in the state, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to increase the number of seats at its two medical colleges, a senior minister said Tuesday.
Washington, Nov 4 (DPA) Barack Obama’s grandmother, who helped raise the US Democratic presidential candidate in Hawaii, passed away Monday after a prolonged battle with cancer.