Why we avoid taking stairs
Toronto, July 10 (IANS) Close proximity of a staircase to an escalator that seems so much faster and more convenient discourage people from making...
Liver drug may slow Parkinson’s progress
London, Aug 10 (IANS) A drug which has already been in use to treat liver disease could be an effective treatment to slow the...
BMI a wrong measure of health: Study
New York, Feb 5 (IANS) Using body mass index (BMI) to gauge health is a wrong practice as it is a deeply flawed measure,...
Researchers find new way to treat diabetic blindness
Washington, May 26 (IANS) US researchers said they have found a new way to restore the eyesight in patients who have a blinding eye...
How mindfulness meditation improves health
New York, Feb 5 (IANS) Much of the health benefits associated with mindfulnes meditation training is due to the changes that this form of...
Growing average cup of coffee requires 100 litres of water
New York, Aug 24 (IANS) More than 100 litres of water goes into growing an average cup of coffee. This and other factors have...
Fry veggies in olive oil to get maximum health benefits
London, Jan 21 (IANS) Frying in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) improves the chemical compounds present in the vegetables, reveals a new study.
Researchers from...
Facebook affects stress hormone levels in adolescents
New York, Nov 26 (IANS) Facebook use can both spike and regulate the levels of stress hormone cortisol in teenagers, finds a new study...
Foetal cells affect mother’s health after pregnancy
Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) During pregnancy, cells of the foetus often migrate through the placenta, taking up residence in many areas of the mother's...
High-resolution imaging method to detect neural activity
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) A team of researchers have devised a novel technology that can detect the activity of neurons during specific and...
