Premature babies less affluent in adulthood
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Children who are born premature tend to accumulate less wealth as adults, and this may be due to their lower...
Long working hours can lead to risky alcohol use
London, Jan 14 (IANS) People who work more than 48 hours per week are more likely to engage in risky alcohol consumption than those...
Bisexual British women report worse mental health than lesbians
London, Jan 14 (IANS) Bisexual women in Britain are less likely to be in a relationship and more likely to experience poor mental health...
Why side effects of drugs affect women more
London, April 22 (IANS) The reason why women in general are more sensitive than men to adverse effects of drugs could be due to...
Young women objectify themselves more on Facebook
Melbourne, April 19 (IANS) Young women tend to compare their appearances more frequently to photos on Facebook and in magazines, says a study.
Facebook users...
Sleep well to enhance sexual pleasure
New York, March 17 (IANS) A good night's sleep not only refreshes you for the day but also gives you an extra edge between...
Better lifestyle and diet can reduce cardiac deaths
London, March 4 (IANS) A change in lifestyle that includes a reduced intake of fat, together with an increased intake of fibre from fruit,...
Diabetics more prone to retinopathy leading to blindness
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Diabetic retinopathy is emerging as an important factor for blindness among people with eye related diseases, a leading ophthalmologist...
Mothers of IVF babies at increased risk of digestive disease
London, Aug 11 (IANS) Women who give birth to babies using in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) are at increased risk of a chronic digestive disease, says...
Vitamin D deficiency can cause diabetes
London, Feb 24 (IANS) People who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have diabetes, regardless of how much they weigh,...
