Brain waves reveal insomnia risk
Toronto, March 12 (IANS) Stress may trigger insomnia, but those with a lower amount of a particular pattern of brain waves are at even...
Antidepressant may improve mental functions in HIV patients
New York, Feb 26 (IANS) An antidepressant can improve decision-making and reaction time, and suppress inflammation in people with HIV-associated cognitive impairment, new research...
Type 2 diabetes drug may protect against low blood sugar
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) A group of drugs called DPP-4 used for treating type 2 diabetes are also found to be effective against low...
Statin treatment also curbs heart disease risk in women
Melbourne, Jan 10 (IANS) Resolving a major uncertainty, a large international study has conclusively shown that statin treatment also reduces the risk of cardiovascular...
Passive smoking can make kids obese
New York, Jan 29 (IANS) Passive smoking increases obesity in children and amplifies the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers have found.
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Compound in broccoli slows cancer cell growth: Study
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) A compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables has been found to slow the growth of breast cancer...
Playing flute lowers sleep apnoea risk
London, April 17 (IANS) If snoring is ruining your sound sleep, learning to play the flute can do wonders. Indian researchers have found that...
‘Motivated people feel in control of their destiny’
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) What makes some individuals notable and recognised in their respective fields has got much to do with their motivated...
Google Glass used to diagnose skin conditions
New York, April 16 (IANS) In a first, doctors at the Rhode Island Hospital have experimented with Google Glass to gauge the effectiveness, security...
Smartphone can regularly monitor your heart health
New York, July 23 (IANS) Patients suffering from chronic cardiopulmonary diseases could soon be able to accurately monitor their health and also alert doctors...
