Obese people may be afflicted with ‘food addiction’
London, Aug 31 (IANS) The tendency to want food may be 'hard-wired' into the brain of overweight people, says a new study that supports...
World’s most obese man dies after weight-loss surgery
Mexico City, Dec 26 (IANS) A man believed to be the world's most obese passed away on Friday in Mexico, barely two months after...
Iron deficiency widespread in pregnant women
Iron deficiency widespread in pregnant women
London, July 24 (IANS) Iron deficiency affects one in five of the world's population and is more prevalent in...
Gorge on tomatoes, zucchini, yogurt for healthy summer
Gorge on tomatoes, zucchini, yogurt for healthy summer
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Eating juicy fruits and vegetables and healthy foods like yogurt can save...
Breast milk nutrients may influence obesity risk
New York, Oct 29 (IANS) The road to obesity may be paved with non-nutritious carbohydrates in breast milk, claims new research.
Previous research has shown...
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...
New tool to measure toxicity in smokers
New York, March 26 (IANS) A three-dimensional model of human respiratory tissue can offer an improved platform to measure the impact of chemicals, like...
Diabetes, sleep apnoea may accelerate risk of eye disease
Diabetes, sleep apnoea may accelerate risk of eye disease
London, July 10 (IANS) Diabetes patients who are also suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea may be...
Sugary drinks may increase risk of early death
Sugary drinks may increase risk of early death
New York: Women who drink sugar sweetened beverages are at an increased risk of death from cardiovascular...
Kentucky gay couples receive marriage licenses
Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) A county in Kentucky state has started issuing marriage licences to gay couples after the county clerk was jailed for...



















