Height affects risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer
London, Feb 3 (IANS) Due to dietary factors, humans are taller now -- but taller people are more prone to the risk of cancer,...
Contraceptive pills driving fall in ovarian cancer deaths
Contraceptive pills driving fall in ovarian cancer deaths
London, Sep 6 (IANS) Widespread use of oral contraceptives has driven the fall in deaths from ovarian...
How smoking causes inflammation
How smoking causes inflammation
London, Nov 1 (IANS) Scientists have identified how smoking can lead to changes in the immune system and thus increase inflammation...
Plant-based diets can help diabetes patients: Study
Plant-based diets can help diabetes patients: Study
New York, June 19 (IANS) Plant-based diets can be beneficial for diabetes as a new study has found...
Stress hormone cuts heroin craving
London, July 29 (IANS) The stress hormone is bad as it will elevate your anxiety level but scientists have found that cortisol can reduce...
Heavy smokers gain more weight after quitting
New York, Aug 14 (IANS) Heavy smokers are likely to gain more weight after quitting than light to moderate smokers, says a new study.
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Are you positive about life? Thank your brain first
London, Sep 29 (IANS) If you are generally positive about life and inspires others too to lead a happy life, chances are that you...
Targeting a protein might treat alcoholism
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Targeting a protein might allow treatment of alcoholism and simultaneously prevent alcohol-induced heart and liver damage, a new study...
Coffee can reduce diabetes risk
Coffee can reduce diabetes risk
Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) The medicine that can delay your diabetes is right on your coffee table.
'Cafestol', a bioactive substance...
Bisexual women at greater eating disorder risk
New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Young women who are attracted to both sexes or who are unsure about who they are attracted to are...
