Dry fruits to munch on to stay fit
Dry fruits to munch on to stay fit
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Treat yourself to dry fruits like apricots, walnuts and pistachios to be...
Scientists find gene linked to Parkinson’s disease
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) British researchers said they have identified a new gene linked to nerve function, that could hold the key to treating...
Lead exposure in mothers can affect offspring
New York, Oct 4 (IANS) Mothers with high levels of lead in their blood not only affect the foetal cells of their unborn children,...
E-cigarettes linked to depression, poor heart
E-cigarettes linked to depression, poor heart
New York: Using e-cigarettes can significantly raise the risk of depression, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin who found...
Beware! Incense smoke may be as bad as cigarette smoke
Beijing, Aug 26 (IANS) Burning incense at home may put your health at great risk including cancer as the pleasant smell from incense smoke...
Cold weather may encourage healthy fat formation
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) In a first, researchers have documented that cold temperatures may encourage "unhealthy" white fat to change into "healthy" brown...
Eating wild mushrooms can lead to liver failure
Toronto, July 14 (IANS) Foraging and eating wild mushrooms can result in liver failure and even death because mistaking toxic mushrooms for edible varieties...
Genes that could slow ageing identified
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) In what could lead to potential new ways of slowing the pace of ageing in humans, research have identified...
Single abortion may adversely affect later deliveries
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) A single abortion or miscarriage has the potential to impact subsequent pregnancies in a woman's life, a new study...
Childhood brain tumour survivor’s high body fat ups stroke risk
Childhood brain tumour survivor's high body fat ups stroke risk
Toronto, March 25 (IANS) Survivors of childhood brain tumours have more body fat, increasing their...
