What has brain to do with glucose metabolism? A lot, say researchers, suggesting that not just your pancreas, a group of neurons in the hypothalamus area also plays a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels.


Not just pancreas, brain too regulates glucose metabolism


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Opening a new window for development of medical approaches to prevent cleft lip and palate, scientists have identified an important gene that is associated with the disfiguring condition.


New gene linked to cleft lip and palate identified


Turmeric, an essential ingredient that spices up an Indian curry, may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis, new research has found.


Humble haldi can help fight deadly TB


Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through mosquitoe bites, started out as a parasite in birds, and then it evolved to colonise bats, and from there it has evolved to affect other mammals, reveals a new study.


Malaria first spread from birds: Study


The Reston virus, a member of the Ebola virus family which is known to circulate in domestic pigs in Asia, may acquire the few mutations necessary to cause disease in humans and to develop into a novel health threat, researchers have warned.


New form of Ebola virus may cause disease in humans


A team of US researchers has challenged the convention that tetanus and diphtheria vaccine boosters need to be administered every 10 years. Instead they have recommended that adult vaccination should be scheduled every 30 years.


Tetanus shots are must in every 30 years: Study


Researchers have found that active sun exposure habits is linked to decrease in heart disease and noncancer/non-heart disease deaths.


Sunbathing may decrease heart disease risk


Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed novel peptide-like analogs or peptoids that have the similar antimicrobial properties as peptides but more robust.


Indian-origin researcher working to beat 'superbugs'


A study that followed children from birth up to age 38 has found that people who smoked cannabis four or more days of the week over many years ended up in a lower social class than their parents, with lower-paying, less skilled and less prestigious jobs than those who were not regular cannabis smokers.


Heavy pot use linked to social, economic problems


Ever wondered how animals find their way in the dark? US scientists have revealed that their brain activity helps them find food and other vital resources in unfamiliar environments where there are no clues such as lights and sounds to guide them.


Here's how animals find their way in the dark


Administration of three or more courses of antibiotics before a child reaches the age of two is linked to increased risk of early childhood obesity, says a new study.


Antibiotics before age two ups childhood obesity risk


The way you eat, talk, sit or walk is likely to present a unique insight into your inherent personality traits, a new study reveals.


Your movement gives a sneak peek to personality traits


Is there any reason for you not to play in your 60s or 70s? A new study shows that long-term recreational football training improved the health of 63-75 year old untrained men -- reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.


Football cuts risk of heart disease, diabetes


A camouflage material that makes people "disappear" has impressed British troops in a field trial conducted recently in the US, media reported.


British troops find Harry Potter-style 'invisibility cloak' brilliant


Many people endlessly treat themselves with medications  for their low-back pain. A team of US researchers has found mindfulness meditation as an effective alternative that  may help reduce chronic low-back pain.


Mindfulness meditation may ease chronic low back pain: Study


The day when you can look tidy even without washing your clothes does not seem too distant as researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a technology to make textiles clean themselves within less than six minutes when put them under a light bulb or out in the sun.


Soon, clothes that clean themselves with light


Microsoft's Xbox Kinect - a popular sensor-based gaming console - can assess the respiratory function of patients and spot conditions such as cystic fibrosis, researchers including an Indian origin scientist report.


Microsoft's Xbox Kinect to help people with respiratory illnesses


Swedish researchers have found that laser light can be used to examine the lungs of premature babies without exposing them to X-ray radiation, which can prove to be much harmful.


Preemies' lungs can be examined using lasers


Do you wear contact lenses every day? A new study has found that contact lenses may alter the natural microbial environment of the eyes and increase the risk for eye infections.


Contact lenses may alter eye's natural bacteria, says study


The cost of treating Hepatitis C virus (HCV) could be reduced by half if doctors are trained to predict when a patient can safely stop taking the expensive but effective direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medication, suggests new research.


How Hepatitis C treatment cost can be reduced by half


Climate change is likely to make the wine producing regions of France and Switzerland too hot for traditionally grown grapes, and vineyards in these regions may then have to switch to hotter climate varieties, change long established methods, move or go out of business, suggests a new NASA study.

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