Brain scans to help people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
New York, June 28 (IANS) Researchers have found that brain scans can predict who responds best to certain treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in...
Smoking to be banned in prisons: British Government
London, Sep 30 (IANS) Smoking is to be banned in prisons in England and Wales, Britain's Prisons Minister Andrew Selous has announced.
Smoking is currently...
Night shifts increases cancer risk: Study
London, July 22 (IANS) Higher levels of sex hormones at the 'wrong' time may be blamed for increased cancer risk in night shift workers,...
Parental suicide attempt ups suicide risk in kids
New York, Dec 31 (IANS) A child is five times more likely to attempt suicide if he/she has a parent who has attempted suicide...
Having Type 2 diabetes may up Alzheimer’s risk
London, Feb 17 (IANS) A team of Swedish scientists have found evidence that people with Type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing...
WHO chief in Brazil to assess Zika outbreak
United Nations, Feb 24 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) chief Margaret Chan is in Brazil to assess the Zika virus situation and response, a...
Diabetes drugs may trigger heart failure
Toronto, March 17 (IANS) Medications for lowering glucose or sugar in diabetics may in fact increase heart failure risk inon these in these patients,...
Testosterone therapy may help older men live longer
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Restoring testosterone in older men to normal level through gels, patches, or injections may lower their risk of heart...
Easily stressed? At risk of developing high blood pressure
New York, Feb 6 (IANS) The tendency to take more stress during youth may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure later in...
Good sleep, exercise can cut stroke risk
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can significantly cut the risk of stroke,...
