US researchers have found the first reliable evidence that humans played a substantial role in the extinction of Australian mega fauna -- large animal species in Australia with body mass estimates of more than 45 kilograms.


Extinction of giant Australian bird points to humans


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Many children suffer from food allergies that are significant and their ignorance can cause skin rash to a potentially lethal anaphylactic shock -- life threatening allergic reaction.


Why kids develop food allergies


Breastfeeding has an impact on a country's economy as well as on the health of its women and children, reveals a study.


How breastfeeding can impact country's economy


Nearly 10 percent of British primary care patients who were prescribed anti-depressants for depression or anxiety are having undiagnosed bipolar disorder, reveals a study.


More young people developing undiagnosed bipolar disorder


Nearly 3.3 million children in the US aged three to 17 - more than one in every 20 kids - report dizziness or balance problems, a study has revealed.


More than one in 20 US kids suffer dizziness, balance problems


For practicing and developing a new skill, making slight changes during practice sessions may help to master the skill faster than practicing in the same manner, a new study has found.


Change your practice sessions to learn new skill


Outbreaks of Zika virus, a mosquito-borne vector, were first reported from the Pacific in 2007 and 2013 (Yap and French Polynesia respectively) and in 2015 from the Americas (Brazil and Colombia) and Africa (Cape Verde).


All you need to know about Zika virus


The US space agency NASA has released a photo taken by its New Horizons spacecraft that shows Pluto's atmosphere in infrared wavelengths.


NASA snap shows Pluto's atmosphere in infrared wavelength


In a first, a team of researchers has successfully replaced both Y chromosomes in mice by increasing expression of just two genes while preserving the male's ability to produce offspring.


Male mice without Y genes can father offspring


Cuba and North Korea signed two protocols on trade and scientific and technical development.


Cuba, North Korea sign protocols


Exercising is important in order to burn calories and stay fit. But a recent study says that exercise alone is not always enough to shed weight as our bodies adapt to higher activity levels and do not burn extra calories even if we exercise more.


Exercising alone won't lose weight: Study


Using painkillers in pregnancy may reduce fertility in subsequent generations, warns a research.


Paracetamol use in pregnancy may harm fertility


A study of correlation between the number of earthworms and the abundance and diversity of certain understory species has found that the earthworm could be a threat to plant diversity in natural ecosystems.


Earthworms could threaten plant diversity: Study


Changes in the cost of diet affects its quality and specifically an individual's weight and health, reveals a new study.


A healthier diet is costlier!


Children born into smaller families in the world's poorest nations live three years longer than those born into larger families, says a study.


Children born into smaller families live three years longer


A mammal's brain size predicts its problem-solving ability, says a study.


Size does matter when it comes to animal brains


A team of US researchers has developed a new biodegradable material with built-in vitamin A which has been shown to reduce scarring in blood vessels.


How vitamin A can reduce scarring in blood vessels


A team of US researchers has found that e-cigarettes are toxic and can directly attack lung cells, weakening the immune system and boosting bacterial virulence.


E-cigarette can directly kill lung cells: Study


Researchers have discovered the ancestor of the present-day rabbit that lived in south-eastern Siberia in Russia, confirming a relationship between Asia and Europe.


Present-day rabbit's ancestor found in Siberia


Women who began having menstrual cycles at a younger age are at a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes that can cause babies to develop Type-2 diabetes, reveals a study.


Early puberty may put women at diabetes risk


You have another reason to drink that cup of coffee. Researchers including an Indian-origin medical student now report that regular caffeine consumption does not lead to extra heartbeats, which may lead - in rare cases - to heart- or stroke-elated morbidity and mortality.

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