Hypertension, hard labour raise women’s risk of heart disease
London, Feb 15 (IANS) Hypertensive women with physically demanding jobs are at nearly three times higher risk of ischaemic heart disease, a condition that...
Massless particle finally detected
New York, July 17 (IANS) Researchers have observed existence of a phenomenon that physicist Hermann Weyl predicted in 1929 - a kind of massless...
Nutrient deprivation triggers cell death in cancers
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) Researchers have found that depriving cancer cells of an essential nutrient could offer a promising new approach for the...
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...
How fast are your lungs ageing? Here’s the lowdown
London, Feb 18 (IANS) Mothers who smoke, respiratory infections and the date you were born all contribute to determine how fast your lungs are...
Healthy lifestyle may trim heart risks in diabetics
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Just two months of healthy living classes can significantly reduce the risk of common diabetes complications, including cardiovascular disease,...
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,...
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...
Our brain works as a ‘Cyclop’
London, March 6 (IANS) Ever wondered how we can see sharp images though a blur is projected in each retina?
This is because when each...
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...
