Vitamin A linked to alcoholic liver disease development
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Counteracting alcohol's effect on vitamin A levels in the liver may lead to novel treatments for alcoholic liver disease,...
Young dads at greater risk of early death: Study
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Becoming a dad before the age of 25 increases the risk of dying early in middle age, s significant...
New material could lead to ‘stem cell factories’
London, July 23 (IANS) British researchers have discovered a synthetic material that could forge the way for the creation of 'stem cell factories' --...
China bans egg freezing for single women
Beijing, Aug 4 (IANS) Chinese authorities have banned single women from freezing their eggs to preserve fertility, a media report said.
The health ministry said...
Local anaesthetic may improve sex lives of breast cancer survivors
New York, July 28 (IANS) Application of liquid lidocaine, a common local anaesthetic, may significantly improve sexual function of breast cancer survivors who experience...
ANZ to increase pay to women following gender report
Sydney, July 29 (IANS) Australian banking giant ANZ will increase its pay to women with low private pension fund savings balances in an effort...
Body temperature can trigger sudden cardiac death
New York, July 17 (IANS) Sudden death caused by an irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) can be triggered by changes in body temperature, scientists have...
Stress can weaken self-control: Study
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Even moderate levels of stress can impair self-control, a new study has revealed.
"Our findings provide an important step towards understanding...
Weight-loss surgery fuels job discrimination
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Obese people who undergo weight-reducing bariatric surgery are less likely to be hired than those who have lost weight...
Night shifts put black women at higher diabetes risk
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) African-American women who work for night shifts are significantly more likely to develop diabetes than those who have never...
