Too much meat may raise diabetes risk
London: People who consume a diet rich in animal products such as meat and cheese are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, a new French study has warned. Scientists from the Center for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, INSERM in Paris and colleagues studied more than 60,000 women and found that higher overall acidity of the diet, regardless of the individual foods making up that diet, ups the risk of type 2 diabetes. A western d
Exercise during pregnancy boosts brain development in babies
Toronto: Moms-to-be, please note! Just 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times per week during pregnancy enhances the newborn child's brain development, scientists have found. Researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Saint
New drug target may nip cancer in the bud
Singapore: Scientists have discovered a potential new drug target - an enzyme - which could help weed out the progression of deadly cancer. Although past studies have revealed that the enzyme, Wip1 phosphatase, plays a critical role in regulati
Artificial blood substitute developed
London: Scientists have created an artificial blood substitute with a protein extracted from marine worms, rather than based on synthetic hemoglobins. Researchers led by Professor Radu Silanghi-Dumitrescu, from Babes-Bolyai University, have been test
Researchers find HIV's 'invisibility cloak' that may lead to new AIDS treatment
London: Scientists have discovered a molecular invisibility cloak that enables HIV, the virus that causes the deadly AIDS, to hide inside cells of the body without triggering the body's natural defence systems. The study shows how 'uncloaking' the vi
Baby's gaze may signal autism risk
London: Eye contact during early infancy may be a key to early identification of autism, according to a new study. When and how long a baby looks at other people's eyes within the first two to six months offers the earliest signs of whether a child i
Computer analysis may help diagnose tumours
Washington: Computer-aided image analysis could offer a "second opinion" in breast tumour diagnosis, scientists say. Researchers at the University of Chicago are developing computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) and quantitative image analysis (QI
Genes may be to blame for ageing brain
Washington: The declining brain function that occurs during the normal ageing process is influenced by genes, a new study has found for the first time. "Identification of genes associated with brain ageing should improve our understanding of the
Carrots can boost male fertility, improve sperm quality
Washington: Carrots are not only good for your vision, they can also improve fertility in men by boosting sperm quality, a new Harvard study claims. Researchers from Harvard University School of Public Health discovered that carrots have the greatest
