Smartphone device that will spot ‘fake’ Viagra for you
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) If the Viagra pill did not do much for you last night, do not just blame yourself as the...
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...
New Zealand obesity campaigner quits over zero progress
Wellington, Nov 27 (IANS) A leading diabetes expert has wound up her national campaign to tackle New Zealand’s obesity epidemic saying she had achieved...
Diversify your diet to stay healthy
New York, July 16 (IANS) The more diverse your diet, the better are your chances of staying healthy for long, says a study.
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Whites at greater heart disease risk than Asians in US
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) In a comprehensive study of more than 1.3 million people in northern California that stretched over 10 years, researchers have...
Eating almonds decreases belly fat
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Including almonds in your daily diet could help reduce belly fat, a well-established heart disease risk factor, says a...
Severe asthma fails to respond to mainstay treatment: Study
New York, June 30 (IANS) The immune response that occurs in patients with severe asthma is markedly different than what occurs in milder forms...
Eggs, meat won’t give you bad cholesterol: US panel
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Much to the delight of egg and meat lovers, a US advisory health panel has determined that dietary restrictions...
Omega-3 fatty acids good for cancer patients: Study
Washington, July 28 (IANS) Adding omega-3 fatty acids to the anti-tumour medications may improve treatment response and quality of life for cancer patients, says...
Skin test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s early
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) Skin tests can be used to detect elevated levels of abnormal proteins found in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, a new...
