Parkinson’s drugs ups risk of hypersexuality
New York, April 11 (IANS) Drugs commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease may increase the risk of impulse control disorders such as pathological gambling,...
Anti-depressants in pregnancy may cause malformations in baby
Anti-depressants in pregnancy may cause malformations in baby
Toronto, Jan 21 (IANS) Babies whose mothers take antidepressant medications for lowering their symptoms of depression during...
Women more nutritionally knowledgeable than men
Montreal, Jan 6 (IANS) Women are, in general, more nutritionally knowledgeable and engage in healthier food shopping strategies than men, says a new research.
According...
Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s disease in mouse model
Scientists reverse Alzheimer's disease in mouse model
Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) A team of American researchers have found that gradually depleting an enzyme completely could...
Activating ‘good’ fat can curb obesity
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) The body's ability to harness heat production by converting white fat cells which store calories into beige (good) fat...
Drinking whole-fat milk may make kids leaner
Drinking whole-fat milk may make kids leaner
Toronto, Nov 17 (IANS) Struggling to reduce obesity in your kid? Opt for whole milk. A new study...
Air pollution may cause anxiety, stroke
London, March 25 (IANS) Air pollution is linked to a higher risk of stroke, particularly in developing countries, finds a new study, while another...
New dengue vaccine may up infection in low affected areas: study
New dengue vaccine may up infection in low affected areas: study
London, Sep 2 (IANS) The newly licensed dengue vaccine may actually increase the incidence...
Finger lengths may reveal schizophrenia risk in males
Washington, March 17 (IANS) The ratio of the length of the index finger and the ring finger in males may be predictive of a...
Diabetes risk for South Asians begins at birth
Toronto (PTI): The risk of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians begins immediately at birth, a new study by Indian-origin researchers suggests.
South Asians are...
