Possible ‘obesity gene’ discovered
Toronto, Aug 11 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a gene that plays an important role in causing obesity.
The gene encodes a protein responsible for production...
Route to shiny, healthy nails
Route to shiny, healthy nails
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Increase your intake of iron, calcium and massage your nails with olive oil to keep...
Your pace of walking may predict heart disease, mortality risk
Your pace of walking may predict heart disease, mortality risk
London, Aug 30 (IANS) Are you a middle-aged person with a slow walking pace? If...
Maternal blood sugar may affect baby’s heart
Maternal blood sugar may affect baby's heart
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Women with high blood sugar early in pregnancy may raise their baby's risk...
Early puberty may increase alcohol abuse risk in girls
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) The risk of alcohol abuse arising from inadequate parental supervision is particularly high for girls who reach puberty early,...
Blood cancer develops from prior blood disorder
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Researchers have discovered how an incurable type of blood cancer develops from an often symptomless prior blood disorder.
The findings could...
How exercise helps you stay sharp
How exercise helps you stay sharp
New York, Feb 15 (IANS) Engaging in regular physical activity is good for your brain too, suggests new research...
Hearing loss may indicate memory impairment for some
Hearing loss may indicate memory impairment for some
Los Angeles, Feb 28 (IANS) Elderly people with a certain type of hearing loss may be more...
Daily meditation may keep you attentive in old age
Daily meditation may keep you attentive in old age
New York, March 29 (IANS) Want to stay attentive in your old age? Start doing meditation....
Prolonged paracetamol use in pregnancy may up autism, ADHD risk
Prolonged paracetamol use in pregnancy may up autism, ADHD risk
New York, April 24 (IANS) Long-term use of paracetamol during pregnancy is associated with the...
