Smoking may harm HIV patients more than the virus itself
Smoking may harm HIV patients more than the virus itself
New York, Nov 3 (IANS) Among people living with HIV who smoke cigarettes, smoking may...
Osteoporosis linked to heart disease in elderly
London, June 29 (IANS) Scientists have found a link between heart disease and osteoporosis, suggesting both conditions could have similar causes in the elderly.
The...
Violent relationship ups mental disorder risk in women
Violent relationship ups mental disorder risk in women
Washington: Women, please take note. If you are in a violent relationship you may be at an...
Feeling sleepy? Blame it on social media
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Teenagers who spend a lot of time on Facebook and Twitter irrespective of the time are more likely to...
Cord ‘milking’ improves blood flow in pre-term infants
Washington, June 29 (IANS) A technique to increase the blood flow from the umbilical cord into the infant's circulatory system improves blood pressure and...
Statins may speed up onset of Parkinson’s symptoms
Statins may speed up onset of Parkinson's symptoms
New York, June 15 (IANS) Statins, generally used to treat high cholesterol, may speed up the onset...
Alcohol, steroid supplements linked to hip loss in youth
Kolkata/New Delhi Aug 21 (IANS) Increasing use of alcohol and steroid-based food supplements is exposing India's youth to avascular necrosis(AVN) – the death of...
Obese people may be afflicted with ‘food addiction’
London, Aug 31 (IANS) The tendency to want food may be 'hard-wired' into the brain of overweight people, says a new study that supports...
Holding hands can sync brainwaves, ease pain in couples
Holding hands can sync brainwaves, ease pain in couples
New York, March 2 (IANS) Feeling uneasy or in pain? Hold your partners hand as a...
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer ups depression
New York, April 16 (IANS) Elderly men being treated with hormone therapy for prostate cancer are likely to experience an increased risk of depression,...
