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Plant-Based Drug To Fight Resistant TB
Researchers have identified plant-based compounds that could possibly be used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Sniff ‘N’ Track Or Run ‘N’ Scan?
In familiar environments, the ‘run-and-scan’ strategy is a more efficient way of finding food, at least according to mathematical models.
Concern Over Drug Industry Involvement At India’s “Health Camps”
Drug companies have been running health screenings in India as a way to increase their market share, according to a report in The BMJ.
Midriff Bulge Clinging To One In Four Older Indians
Excess girth around the waist, which is associated with a variety of health problems, has been found in 28-50 percent of middle aged Indians.
Topical Steroid Use In India “Out Of Control,” Says Expert
The lack of regulation surrounding the sale of topical steroid creams in India has led to side effects such as thin skin and an increased risk of bacterial and fungal infections, doctor says.
Malnutrition High Among Lower Income Children In India
More than 80 percent of the children of housekeeping staff at a hospital were found to be malnourished.
Bilingualism Linked to Better Cognitive Functions After Stroke
Being bilingual doubles the chances of having normal cognitive functions after a stroke compared to monolingual patients.
New Wasps Become ‘The First Long-Haired Ones’
Researchers in India have discovered five new species of wasps that specialize in parastizing spider eggs, placing them in a new group that translates to ‘the first long haired ones.’
Solving The Mystery Of Muscles’ Self-Healing Powers
Using a combination of RNA interference and high resolution microscopy, scientists have observed how myoblast fusion occurs in fruit flies.
