Quarter of Aussie teens suffer from obesity: survey
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) A quarter of Australia's adolescents are either overweight or obese, a new health survey revealed Thursday.
The report, tabled by Australia's...
Menopause may turn good cholesterol into bad
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) What has previously been known as good cholesterol - high density lipoprotein (HDL) - may actually contribute to heart...
Bacteria that drives colon cancers identified
Bacteria that drives colon cancers identified
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) Scientists have identified a combination of bacteria that appears to increase the risk of...
Children’s bone cancers begin early: Study
Children's bone cancers begin early: Study
Toronto: Scientists have discovered that some childhood bone cancers start growing years before tumours appear and get diagnosed.
Ewing sarcoma...
Keep skin diseases away this monsoon
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) As the humidity level goes up during the monsoon season, skin infections become common. Try to stay clean and...
How tobacco smoke can affect your heart
How tobacco smoke can affect your heart
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) While the popular belief is that smoking largely affects the lungs because they...
Common antacid can treat TB: Study
London, July 8 (IANS) Scientists have identified an over-the-counter antacid that can help fight against the global pandemic tuberculosis that kills nearly 1.5 million...
Silk coating can keep fruit fresh without refrigeration
New York, May 6 (IANS) Your favourite strawberries and bananas can stay fresh for more than a week without refrigeration if they are coated...
Eat walnuts to shed pounds, cut cholesterol
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Eating a walnut-rich diet can be effective in losing weight and improving cholesterol level, finds a new study.
The research...
Protecting the health & well-being of the young
Protecting the health & well-being of the young
Approximately 1 billion young people in Asia and the Pacific region are between 10-24 years old, constituting...
