Middle-aged and older patients with mild osteoarthritis of the knee may not benefit from the procedure of arthroscopic knee surgery, says new research.


Knee surgery not needed for mild osteoarthritis


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New research shows that children exposed to gestational diabetes in the wombs are nearly six times more likely to develop diabetes or prediabetes than children who are not exposed.


More kids at risk of developing diabetes from womb, says study


In a significant revelation that may have a bearing on studying human mental disorders, researchers found that male and female rats are affected differently by ancestral exposure to a common fungicide called vinclozolin or endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).


Study on exposure to ancient toxin reveals startling results


Ever heard of sleep drunkenness? Well, this is a sleep disorder that may be as prevalent as affecting one in every seven people, new research says.


Are you suffering from sleep 'drunkenness' disorder?


An Indian-origin researcher at Michigan Technological University has deciphered how Glycoconjugates - biomolecules that hold sugars in the body like scaffolds for reacting with other molecules - can lead to new and better drugs.


Indian-origin scientist finds way to develop better drugs


Tired of wearing eyeglasses? Scientists have developed a technique that could see reading glasses gone forever.


Technology may soon end eyeglasses era


The sea floor at the US East coast could be adding as much as 90 tonnes of the planet-warming methane gas to the atmosphere or overlying waters each year, a team of researchers has revealed.


US sea floor emanating planet-warming methane


While attempting to find why immunity decreases with age leading to life-threatening diseases, researchers have cracked how to rejuvenate ageing immune cells.


Healthy diet key to boosting immunity as you age


Know why you get a hangover after a night of drinking while some of your friends do not? Blame it on your genes.


Genes may influence hangover chances


Students from an American University have invented a unique nail polish that can detect "date rape" drugs in a drink.


This nail polish detects 'date rape' drugs


Can a bird's nest bring down a huge tree? For Africa's incredible social weaver birds, pulling down a tree is a child's game.


Bird's nest that can bring down a tree!


Archaeologists have unearthed from a woman's grave in the Middle East the world's oldest metal object ever discovered.


Oldest metal object found in woman's grave


In the high hostile peaks of the Himalayas where sustaining life is a challenge in itself, Indian scientists say they have found a "wonder herb" which can regulate the immune system, help adapt to the mountain environment and, above all, protect from radioactivity.


Indian scientists find a 'wonder herb' in the high Himalayas


Cigarettes with low levels of nicotine may reduce addiction in smokers without increasing exposure to toxic chemicals, says a study.


Low nicotine cigarettes may reduce smoking addiction


Presenting a new theory about where the Earth's missing heat finally disappeared, a new research says a natural climate cycle in the north Atlantic Ocean may have gobbled the Earth's extra heat.


Atlantic Ocean gobbled Earth's missing heat: Study


A teenaged girl has helped scientists discover that a deadly fungus that generally attacks HIV/AIDS patients grows on trees.


Killer fungus that grows on trees


Most Americans are not fully aware about the deadly disease Ebola, says a poll conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH).


Most Americans lack knowledge about Ebola: Poll


Did you ever try using a rule of thumb such as a half-glass rule or a two-fingers-from-the-top rule when pouring wine? Do this if you want to keep your weight in check.


Cheers! Rule of thumb can control drinking


Do not throw that pomegranate peel in the garbage bin. In the near future, it may be a source of drugs for two incurable diseases that affect the elderly.


Pomegranate peel may cure deadly brain disorders


Researchers at Portugal's Champalimaud Foundation said Friday that the molecule of serotonin in the organism can diminish sensitivity to pain.


Serotonin can reduce sensitivity to pain


There are nearly 31,000 health and fitness apps in the market and most of them use games to increase physical activity. Are they a real substitute for hitting the gym or walking in the park?

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