Cold weather may increase stroke risk
London, Aug 31 (IANS) Cold weather is associated with increased risk of ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition characterised by...
Glucose may cut induced labour duration in childbirth
Glucose may cut induced labour duration in childbirth
Toronto, Jan 23 (IANS) Administering glucose supplements to women during childbirth, especially for the first birth, may...
Protein that may improve survival during flu identified
Protein that may improve survival during flu identified
New York, Feb 8 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein that modifies the immune response to the...
Brisk walk boosts memory in breast cancer survivors
Brisk walk boosts memory in breast cancer survivors
New York, July 9 (IANS) Moderate-to-vigorous physical activities -- such as brisk walking or jogging -- may...
Exercise can keep brain active
Exercise can keep brain active, cut dementia risk
New York, June 3 (IANS) Exercise can increase the production of a key protein that is likely...
Obesity may advance brain ageing by 10 years at midlife
Obesity may advance brain ageing by 10 years at midlife
London, Aug 4 (IANS) At the age of 50, an overweight person is likely to...
Know how human brains ‘slack’ with age
Know how human brains 'slack' with age
London, Oct 25 (IANS) Along with our skin that loses the firmness and elasticity of the youth, our...
Children with asthma may be at higher obesity risk: Study
Children with asthma may be at higher obesity risk: Study
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) Is your kid suffering from asthma? If yes, he or...
Heavy drinking may harm men more than women
Heavy drinking may harm men more than women
London, Sep 4 (IANS) Contradicting prevalent belief, new research has found that heavy alcohol use may put...
Shun trans fats to lower death risk
Toronto, Aug 12 (IANS) Trans fats, and not saturated fats found in animal products, are associated with greater risk of death, coronary heart disease...
