Blame chimps for your persistent back pain
Toronto, April 27 (IANS) Persistent lower back pain could be the result of bones in your spine that share similarities in shape to non-human...
New method spots heart attack in one hour
London, April 14 (IANS) A new method to spot heart attacks in suspected patients within an hour has been found effective in three out...
Positive fantasies could trigger long-term depression
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) Positive fantasies about how future events will turn out in one's life can boost the mood for the immediate...
Antidepressant drug could protect against dementia
New York, Dec 2 (IANS) In addition to treating depression, a commonly used antidepressant medication also protects against compounds that can cause memory loss...
Pre-pregnancy obesity and infant deaths strongly related
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) Pre-pregnancy obesity is strongly linked with infant mortality and compliance with weight-gain guidelines during pregnancy have limited impact on...
Indian-origin psychiatrist held for faking credentials
Wellington, Aug 6 (IANS) An Indian-origin psychiatrist from the US, charged with stealing the credentials of another US-based doctor so that he could work...
How depression hampers memory
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) The ability to remember information declines when people are in depressive mood, new research shows.
Although reported widely, this link...
Food security improves HIV outcomes
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) A farming intervention programme aimed at reducing food insecurity has also helped improve HIV outcomes in patients in Kenya,...
Youngsters are ageing faster than ever: Study
London, July 9 (IANS) If you are young but look old, chances are that you might have actually turned old. It has been found...
Even insufficient sleep may lead to diabetes
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in...
