Paracetamol ‘not clinically effective’ in treating joint pain
London, March 19 (IANS) Paracetamol, a medication widely used to treat pain and fever, does not meet the minimum standard of clinical effectiveness in...
Opioid use may up hip fracture risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Opioid use may up hip fracture risk in Alzheimer's patients
London: Using strong painkiller opioids doubles the risk of hip fracture among people with Alzheimer's...
Know who is most likely to help you at office
New York, March 25 (IANS) Shedding new light on how status affects workplace relationships, a new study has found that workers are most likely...
Unexplained Knee Pain? Vitamin D Deficiency Might be the Cause
Unexplained Knee Pain? Vitamin D Deficiency Might be the Cause
With vitamin D deficiency becoming extremely commonplace among Indians, more people are reporting symptoms such...
Steroid use can turn ‘good’ fat into ‘bad’
Sydney, April 4 (IANS) Steroids that are generally given to treat inflammatory diseases can slow down calorie burning in brown or "good" fat, finds...
Today’s earphone users could be tomorrow’s hearing aid users: Experts
Today's earphone users could be tomorrow's hearing aid users: Experts
Kolkata: Ahead of World Hearing Day, experts have urged everyone to get themselves checked to...
Beware! Retweeting can hamper your memory
New York, April 29 (IANS) Retweeting or sharing information on the micro-blogging site can actually make things worse for you as it creates a...
Tips for gaining weight for skinny people
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) If you are unhappy with your tiny frame and wish to put on some weight, then eat properly, exercise...
Go easy on junk food for healthy kidneys
London, May 10 (IANS) Try to avoid burgers, pizzas and desserts at times as eating junk and fatty food regularly can cause as much...
Eat sesame rich food to reduce oxidative stress
New York, May 18 (IANS) Intake of sesame rich food has many health benefits and the antioxidant boosting properties, especially sesame oil, can have...