Chill! Sitting for long won’t kill you
London, Oct 14 (IANS) Overturning conventional wisdom, a new study has found that sitting for long, either at home or at work, is not...
Cancer-causing HPV may hide in your throat
Cancer-causing HPV may hide in your throat
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) Researchers have warned that the human papilloma virus (HPV), the culprit behind cervical...
Obese teenagers more at risk of liver disease
Obese teenagers more at risk of liver disease
London, March 21 (IANS) Male teenagers who are obese could run a higher risk of developing severe...
Physical activity may lower risk of bacterial infection
Physical activity may lower risk of bacterial infection
London, Sep 26 (IANS) Low and moderate levels of physical activity may significantly lower the risk of...
Stem cell transplantation benefits in leukemia
New York, July 24 (IANS) Stem cell transplantation to treat patients with a serious but very rare form of chronic blood cancer called juvenile...
Antibiotic use may make kids obese in adulthood
New York, (IANS) The commonly prescribed antibiotics can lead to changes in the gut bacteria of kids and make them vulnerable to infectious diseases,...
Overly critical parents lead to persistence of ADHD in kids
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Usually, children with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), a common behavioural disorder in kids, like poor concentration,...
Two cheap generic drugs can cut breast cancer deaths
London, July 24 (IANS) Two different classes of inexpensive generic drugs can each improve survival prospects for post-menopausal women with early breast cancer, researchers...
Higher Omega-3 levels may help boost cognitive skills in elderly
Higher Omega-3 levels may help boost cognitive skills in elderly
New York: Older adults with higher levels of key nutrients like Omega-3 in the blood...
Overweight in middle age linked to low breast cancer risk
Overweight in middle age linked to low breast cancer risk
New York, June 22 (IANS) While obesity has been shown to increase breast cancer risk...
