Health & Medicine
New device transforms breath into words to allow the paralysed to ‘speak’
29 Aug 2015
A new device which transforms paralysis victims’ breath into words – believed to be the first invention of its kind – has been developed by academics from Loughborough University
Holy smoke! Beware of ‘agabatti’, it could cause cancer
28 Aug 2015
A new study claims that incense smoke from the ubiquitous ‘agarbatti’ could cause adverse health effects
Breastfeeding may expose infants to toxic chemicals
25 Aug 2015
In some cases, by the end of breastfeeding, children’s serum concentration levels of PFASs exceeded that of their mothers
Engineers develop a wireless, fully implantable device to stimulate nerves in mice
24 Aug 2015
A blue glowing device the size of a peppercorn can activate neurons of the brain, spinal cord or limbs in mice and is powered wirelessly using the mouse's own body to transfer energy, making it the first to deliver optogenetic nerve stimulation in a fully implantable format
Long work hours could raise stroke risk by a third
21 Aug 2015
Contrary to what the old adage, hard work never killed anyone suggests, a study has found that working long hours could have a deadly impact on health
New compounds could curb urge for alcohol
20 Aug 2015
A new class of drugs could treat the disease without many of the unwanted side effects caused by current therapies