University of York

Passive smoking dangerous for pregnant women, causes stillbirths

An analysis revealed that in Armenia, Indonesia, Jordan, Bangladesh and Nepal more than 50% of pregnant women reported exposure to household secondhand smoke.

Jul 21, 2018, 14:20 PM IST

Acupuncture treatment help reduce chronic pain, depression: Study

Do you often suffer from chronic pain and depression? If yes, then try acupuncture treatment as it helps to reduce the pain.

Jan 31, 2017, 22:39 PM IST

New grasses eat up all RDX from ground, keep air healthy

A group of US engineers has developed two types of transgenic grass species that can eliminate toxic compounds widely used in explosives which contaminate the air around military bases and battlegrounds.

Nov 27, 2016, 23:30 PM IST

Loneliness, isolation may up heart disease, stroke risk: Study

Analysis of the data showed that loneliness/social isolation was associated with a 29 per cent increased risk of a heart or angina attack and a 32 per cent heightened risk of having a stroke.

Apr 20, 2016, 12:44 PM IST

There is more to `name` than meets the eye

In the case of the usernames of video gamers, a remarkable amount of information about their real world personalities can be revealed. 

Nov 18, 2015, 13:15 PM IST