Irregular heart rhythm leads to poor physical performance
New York, April 9 (IANS) Older adults who develop irregular heartbeat are likely to have more age-related declines in walking speed, strength, balance and...
Eating citrus fruits may increase melanoma risk
New York, July 6 (IANS) Frequent consumption of citrus fruits -- whole grapefruit and orange juice -- may be associated with an increased risk...
WHO chief in Brazil to assess Zika outbreak
United Nations, Feb 24 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) chief Margaret Chan is in Brazil to assess the Zika virus situation and response, a...
Diabetic women at greater heart disease risk
New York, Dec 8 (IANS) Women with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have coronary heart disease compared to men, according to...
Cancer drug may treat sepsis
New York, April 29 (IANS) Tiny doses of a cancer drug may stop the raging, uncontrollable immune response to infection that leads to sepsis,...
Hearing test may identify infants with autism risk
Hearing test may identify infants with autism risk
New York, July 26 (IANS) A non-invasive and inexpensive hearing test may help physicians identify infants with...
Why repeated dieting may backfire
Why repeated dieting may backfire
London, Dec 5 (IANS) Instead of helping you slim down, repeated dieting may lead to weight gain because the brain...
How ‘housekeeper’ cells keep brain healthy
New York, June 9 (IANS) Star-shaped brain cells appear to help keep blood pressure and blood flow inside the brain on a healthy tone,...
Foetal immune cells respond to infection even in adulthood: Study
Foetal immune cells respond to infection even in adulthood: Study
New York, June 23 (IANS) Scientists have claimed that foetal immune cells that are present...
Daily painkiller use ups heart attack risk
Daily painkiller use ups heart attack risk
Toronto, May 10 (IANS) Regular use of commonly prescribed painkillers can increase the risk of a heart attack...
