Short sleep linked to poor breast cancer survival
New York, May 7 (IANS) Short sleep duration combined with frequent snoring reported prior to cancer diagnosis may influence subsequent breast cancer survival, says...
Dengue mosquitoes love to lay eggs in water near flowers
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) Mosquitoes known to transmit diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya are more likely to lay eggs in...
Traffic-related air pollutants may disrupt sleep
Traffic-related air pollutants may disrupt sleep
New York, May 22 (IANS) Apart from affecting breathing and lung function, people exposed to high levels of traffic-related...
Plant-based diets can help diabetes patients: Study
Plant-based diets can help diabetes patients: Study
New York, June 19 (IANS) Plant-based diets can be beneficial for diabetes as a new study has found...
Why female newborns stay better protected from brain injury
New York, Feb 5 (IANS) Researchers have identified the protein which offers females stronger protection against brain injury.
It has been known for some time...
Exposure to bad air increases obesity risk
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Exposure to highly polluted air for three-to-eight weeks may lead to an increase in weight, breathing problems and metabolic...
Online hand-washing tool can keep you healthy
London, Aug 7 (IANS) A web-based programme to encourage more frequent hand washing reduces the risk of catching and passing on respiratory tract infections...
Keep onion handy for skin benefits
Keep onion handy for skin benefits
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Do you also cringe with the mention of onions? Well, it is much more...
Optimism may lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women: Study
Optimism may lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women: Study
New York: While it is known that a positive personality can help one succeed in life,...
Prebiotics in formula milk may boost babies’ memory skills
Prebiotics in formula milk may boost babies' memory skills
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) While breast milk is considered the best, for mothers for whom...
