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.
The team...
Obesity, smoking roadblocks in successful arthritis treatment
Obesity, smoking roadblocks in successful arthritis treatment
Toronto, June 17 (IANS) Obesity in women and smoking among men could be major factors behind not achieving...
Stem cell therapy to treat heart-failure
Stem cell therapy to treat heart-failure
New York, July 3 (IANS) Stem cells may potentially be used as a "one-and-done" approach to restore function in...
Diet soda may keep colon cancer from recurring: Researchers
Diet soda may keep colon cancer from recurring: Researchers
New York: People who drank diet soda after being treated for colon cancer are less likely...
New vaccine to offer treatment for acne
New vaccine to offer treatment for acne
London: Do you often suffer from acne? Take heart, a potential vaccine that targets the bacterial toxins may...
Nutrition more important than exercise for bone strength
Nutrition more important than exercise for bone strength
New York: Looking at mineral supplementation and exercise in mice, researchers have found that nutrition has a...
New drug offers hope for diabetes-related blindness
New drug offers hope for diabetes-related blindness
Sydney: In a major breakthrough, Australian scientists have developed a new drug that offers treatment for people suffering...
Why do older adults struggle to adapt to new environments?
Sydney, April 26 (IANS) The elderly are often unable to adjust to new surroundings. This is partly due to the deterioration of a brain...
Anti-depressant use in pregnancy
Anti-depressant use in pregnancy may lengthen umbilical cord
London, May 10 (IANS) Mothers-to-be please take note! Excessive use of anti-depressants during pregnancy may lengthen the...
Breastfeeding may lower ear infection
Breastfeeding may lower ear infection risk in babies
New York, May 25 (IANS) Feeding at the breast may be healthier than feeding pumped milk from...
