Depression does not lead to violent behaviour
New York, April 27 (IANS) Contrary to popular perception, people suffering from depression may not be more prone to commit violent acts in the...
Onset of schizophrenia may increase risk of diabetes
Onset of schizophrenia may increase risk of diabetes
London, Jan 14 (IANS) People who suffer with early schizophrenia may also be at risk of developing...
Football may reduce high blood pressure in women
Football may reduce high blood pressure in women
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Suffering from high blood pressure? Playing football may be just as effective as...
Orange sweet potato reduces diarrhoea in children
Washington, June 16 (IANS) A study has found that orange sweet potato (OSP), rich in Vitamin A, reduces both the prevalence and duration of...
Exercise may not help you lose weight: Study
Exercise may not help you lose weight: Study
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) If you thought spending hours in a gym every day would help...
Spiritual retreats may uplift mood, behaviour
Spiritual retreats may uplift mood, behaviour
New York, March 26 (IANS) Apart from enhancing well-being, people who spend their time on spiritual, meditative and religious...
Meditation, yoga can ‘reverse’ stress-causing DNA reactions
Meditation, yoga can 'reverse' stress-causing DNA reactions
London, June 16 (IANS) Practising mind-body interventions such as meditation, yoga and Tai Chi daily may not only...
Potential biomarker for pre-diabetes identified
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Researchers have identified a biomarker in pre-diabetic individuals that could help prevent them from developing Type-2 diabetes.
The study found...
Gene linked to brain damage in pre-term infants identified
Gene linked to brain damage in pre-term infants identified
London, Sep 6 (IANS) Researchers have identified a gene thought to be associated with the types...
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...
