Anti-ulcer drug may prevent stomach cancer
Toronto, July 22 (IANS) A short course of two medicines commonly used to eliminate the bacterium that causes ulcers may reduce the risk of...
Dry fruits to munch on to stay fit
Dry fruits to munch on to stay fit
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Treat yourself to dry fruits like apricots, walnuts and pistachios to be...
Eating walnuts may help control appetite
Eating walnuts may help control appetite
New York, June 16 (IANS) Individuals who regularly consume walnuts, salmon and canola oil -- rich in polyunsaturated fats...
Listening to music lowers anxiety during breast biopsies
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) Listening to live or recorded music significantly reduces anxiety for women undergoing surgical breast biopsies for cancer diagnosis and...
HIV ancestors have infected primates for 16 mn years
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Viruses closely related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that may cause AIDS have infected primates in Africa for as...
Eating meat increases diabetes risk: Study
Eating meat increases diabetes risk: Study
Singapore, Sep 6 (IANS) Eating too much red meat and poultry may increase risk of developing diabetes, a large...
Are schools equipped to assist children with chronic disease?
Are schools equipped to assist children with chronic disease?
New York, Sep 18 (IANS) If a child has an asthma attack in school, would the...
Anaesthesia may help us fight flu
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Certain so-called "volatile" anaesthetics -- commonly used during surgeries -- may also possess powerful effects on the immune system...
This drink may help ward off Alzheimer’s: Scientist
This drink may help ward off Alzheimer's: Scientist
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a nutrient...
‘Look cool’ pressure bad for kids
London, Sep 11 (IANS) The pressure to be cool, look good and own the 'right stuff' is detrimental to many children and teenagers, psychologists,...
