High BP risk in mid-life can be predicted in childhood
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Researchers have marked a number of factors that can help identify young people who are at risk of developing high...
Altering brain’s food sense may achieve healthy ageing
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Tweaking the brain in order to alter the perception of feeding state and achieve low-calorie intake may promote healthy...
Blood test may predict hypertension risk
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) A more sensitive version of a blood test long used to verify heart muscle damage from heart attacks could...
Blocking key human protein can stop malaria
London, July 8 (IANS) Scientists have identified a key protein in the human body that, if targeted, can stop the malaria parasite in its...
Depression affects the whole body
London, March 2 (IANS) Researchers have proved that depression is more than a mental disorder as it causes important alterations affecting the whole body.
Scientists...
Gene therapy to treat erectile dysfunction
London, March 24 (IANS) There is some good news for those who can't have 'it' up on the spur of the moment! Researchers have...
Rivaldo in hospital with bacterial infection
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 24 (IANS) Former World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo was admitted to hospital with a bacterial infection, two months...
Cloth masks don’t protect you against infections
Sydney, April 23 (IANS) The cheap cloth masks can cause you more harm than good as researchers have found that wearing them may actually...
Interaction with nature good for elders
New York, July 10 (IANS) Reinforcing the beneficial influence of nature on humans, a study highlights the importance of everyday contact with nature for...
A ‘saathi’ to help beat cancer blues
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) In a bid to connect cancer patients with each other and strengthen their resolve to manage the disease with...
