New study reports the various reasons behind the lack of libido among women in their 60s. The findings of the study are published in the journal iMenopause/i.

In the cells forming tooth enamel, excessive fluoride exposure was found to alter calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression, stated

Common ingredient in mouthwash could be damaging your teeth by turning your saliva more acidic, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iScientific Reports/i.

2nd February 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka Agriculture and wetlands should be managed in unison in order to conserve vital ecosystems and support the livelihoods of millions of people, according to a new report published to coincide with World Wetlands Day, today. Download the full media release Download the report

Researchers analyzed data with geographic information systems (GIS) rather than depending on case study results, as in previous studies.

Potential mechanism underlying the reason for inflammation, blood vessel damage and heart disease due to long-term exposure to noise was identified by

High carbon footprint households are identified by confectionery, alcohol, and restaurant food and not by increased meat consumption, stated new study

People living in Delhi, please take note. Activities like construction, vehicle traffic, and domestic heating add significantly to the Delhi-National

Kids from low-income homes whose mothers reported regular use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely to show language delays by

CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10), a substance naturally produced by the human body and found in beef and fish, can reverse the harmful effects produced by BPA, according

IWMI plans to use the data from Futurepump’s 4,000 pumps to calculate how much water is being extracted at any given time, which can help governments ensure it is used sustainably, with limits on extraction or a shift to less water-intensive crops.

It has been said many times that there is very little irrigation development in Africa, that there is little water storage per head of population, that this adds up to high vulnerability to droughts.

Coronavirus pandemic has crushed travel plans and large group gatherings this year, but it doesn't mean you can't mentally escape for some fun with your family.

Women who report e-cigarette use during pregnancy have a higher likelihood of depressive symptoms, severe mental health conditions, and substance abuse, reports a new study.

Single dose of psychoactive component, THC, can induce various symptoms associated with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders in health volunteers,

Being confined within the four walls of the house due to COVID-19 lockdown has increased family time among most workaholics. However, as a famous quote

Learning to deliver on their promise in Africa

African-American men who are at high risk of prostate cancer, are less likely to use a more targeted biopsy option for detecting prostate cancer, according

Inclusion of groundwater in continent-wide strategies has potential to help keep Africa’s broader development on a sustainable footing.

It has been said many times that there is very little irrigation development in Africa, that there is little water storage per head of population, that this adds up to high vulnerability to droughts.

Engineered bacteriophages could kill various iE.coli/i strains by making mutations in viral protein, according to the team of researchers at the MIT Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies.

New genetic screening platform using CRISPR technology for targeting thousands of genes in a massively-parallel fashion give an accurate and fast method

Nine patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) after receiving lifesaving heart transplants from deceased donors who were infected with the disease

Transplant centers are declining viable kidneys on behalf of patients whose lives might have been saved by the organs, reports a new study. The findings

A tool to assess organ acceptance practices by transplant centers found wide variability in centers' willingness to use less-than-ideal donor kidneys has been developed by researchers.

Each year, hundreds of deceased donor kidneys are discarded after being deemed not suitable under current medical criteria, can be transplanted safely

Most people harbor herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), frequently as a strain acquired from their mothers shortly after birth and carried for the rest of their lives.

The recent violence in Jammu and Kashmir has brought pellet guns and rubber bullets into focus. Rubber bullets are blunt-nosed with a muzzle velocity

Highly refined mineral oils are safe to be used in cosmetics assures German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and its related study. The

Narcotics laws may be reformed in Thailand. The government might legalize the use of cannabis for medical purpose only. The Thai government on Tuesday

In more than 1 in 3 women aged 50 and above, the body provides no answer about the menopausal age, increased use of birth control pills and hormonal intrauterine

Lumbar disc degeneration causes lower back pain among menopausal women due to decreasing estrogen levels, according to a new study published online in

Babies of mothers prescribed macrolide antibiotics during early pregnancy are at more risk of developing birth defects like heart defects, compared with

Initiating estradiol therapy within the first six years following the onset of menopause could pay major dividends for a woman's cardiovascular health later in life, reports a new study.

A new mechanism that explains why women may be more vulnerable than men to develop pain in general, as well as to develop pain from opioids specifically has been identified by researchers.

In women who have undergone a surgical menopause for cancer risk-reduction, or RRSO, assessing adverse childhood experiences and current anxiety and depression

Reprimo gene, which is expressed by specific neurons in the brain, may play a role in menopause-related weight gain, a phenomenon not associated with increased eating, reports a new study.

McMaster University researchers have revealed that menopause will be delayed and possibly cease to exist altogether. While others see menopause as

Female astronauts can be affected with the risk of blood clots associated with spaceflight. The study, published in Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance,

Few genes play a far more complex role in oocyte maturation than previously assumed according to geneticists. Over the last six years a group of Estonian

Patients with OSA are at an high risk of cardiovascular problems due to a mechanism called "reverse dipping" that causes blood pressure to increase than lower during sleep.

In 2018, around 320 children and adolescents died every day from AIDS-related causes, according to a global snapshot on children, HIV and AIDS released

Even though many attempts are being made for better detection and treatment of sepsis, their role in many associated deaths and their prevention remains unknown.

11 out of 100 people below 25 years, 17 out of 100 people in the 25 to 45 age group, and 21 out of 100 people between 45 and 65 years who presented with

The latest information from ChildLine shows a 30% to 50% decrease in reports of suspected child abuse from the three weeks prior to the state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions to the first three weeks of cancellations and closures.

Olanzapine, a generic drug used to treat nervous, emotional and mental conditions, also may help patients with advanced cancer manage nausea and vomiting unrelated to chemotherapy.

New study named SINK COVID-19, or the Study of Immunomodulation by the Beaumont Health researchers assesses commonly used drugs naltrexone and ketamine for COVID-19 patients.

Several favorite summer activities, like camps and vacations, have already been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 situation. Still, with a little creativity and a willingness to try new things, the 2020 staycation can be a fun, relaxing, and novel family time.

Few genes play a far more complex role in oocyte maturation than previously assumed according to geneticists.

Low/no-calorie sweeteners can make a massive impact on public health strategies and may curb diabetes and increase health awareness. all of them have