Your height and weight may affect income
London, March 9 (IANS) Men who are shorter in height and women who are obese are more likely to be socio-economically deprived with lower...
Improper refrigerated vaccines risk lives in China
Beijing, March 19 (IANS) China has been urged by food and drug administration to investigate approximately 570 million yuan ($88 million) worth of improperly...
Lung disease in middle-aged people may up dementia later
Lung disease in middle-aged people may up dementia later
New York: Middle-aged adults who have lung disease may be at a greater risk of developing...
High-fibre diet lowers risk of death, non-communicable diseases: Lancet
High-fibre diet lowers risk of death, non-communicable diseases: Lancet
Wellington: Eating up to 30 grams of naturally-occurring dietary fibre -- such as whole grains, pulses,...
New drug to stop advance of multiple sclerosis
Sydney, April 12 (IANS) A team of researchers has demonstrated that a new plant-derived drug can block the progression of multiple sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)...
Meditation enhances focus in media multi-taskers
New York, April 19 (IANS) Many people who text while watching TV or listen to music while reading cannot hold their attention to one...
Living around green spaces checks diabetes, BP
New York, April 23 (IANS) A five-10 minute walk in your neighbourhood park can elevate your oxygen levels but if you aim for overall...
How low testosterone ups diabetes risk
New York, April 29 (IANS) Opening the door for new treatment for Type-2 diabetes in men, researchers have discovered the mechanism that put males...
Beware! Smartphones can make you hyperactive
New York, May 10 (IANS) Are you getting bored easily when trying to focus, or having difficulty doing quiet tasks and activities? If yes,...
Genes responsible for alcohol abuse in teens identified
London, May 13 (IANS) Researchers have identified a specific gene that links impulsive behaviour to binge drinking in teenagers and has also been associated...
