Can aspirin save from cancer?
New York, April 17 (IANS) Elderly people are increasingly turning to aspirin to protect themselves from heart ailments and cancer, reveals a new survey.
The...
Exercise good for pulmonary hypertension patients
New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Low-intensity exercise improves heart function and overall quality of life for people suffering from pulmonary hypertension, says a study...
Rare technique saves woman with brain haemorrhage
Gurgaon, Aug 3 (IANS) A 43-year-old woman who fell unconscious after suffering a brain haemorrhage was successfully treated using a rare intervention technique at...
Australian state Victoria bans smoking in prisons
Melbourne, June 30 (IANS) Smoking will be banned in Australian state Victoria's prisons from Wednesday, in a push to make prison life healthier for...
TV recipes not healthy: Survey
New York, March 17 (IANS) If you source your recipes from TV, you are likely to weigh about 11 pounds more than if you...
Wealthy elderly turning into risky alcoholics
London, Aug 24 (IANS) More older adults especially from the higher strata of the society are drinking alcohol at unsafe levels, a study has...
New material lights up when spotting explosives
London, Feb 5 (IANS) Scientists have created a new material which lights up if there are molecules from explosives in the vicinity.
The new material...
Blueberry extract could treat gum infection
Toronto, Sep 3 (IANS) Scientists have discovered that wild blueberry extracts help prevent dental plaque formation and treat severe gum diseases.
The findings could lead...
Testosterone therapy boosts sexual desire, overall health in elderly
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Testosterone therapy can work wonders in the elderly in not only enhancing their sexual desire but also in improving...
Eating ‘on the go’ could make you fat
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Dieters who eat while performing other activities such as walking or watching television may increase their food intake later in...
