Facebook affects stress hormone levels in adolescents
New York, Nov 26 (IANS) Facebook use can both spike and regulate the levels of stress hormone cortisol in teenagers, finds a new study...
Childhood obesity linked to hip disease in adolescence: Study
Childhood obesity linked to hip disease in adolescence: Study
London: Children with obesity are more likely to develop a debilitating hip disease -- Slipped Capital...
Academic stress in kids spurring ADHD
New York, March 7 (IANS) Are you making your toddler an over-achiever? Beware! According to a new study, the increasing academic stress on younger...
Menopausal hormone therapy may cut heart failure risk
Menopausal hormone therapy may cut heart failure risk
London, March 9 (IANS) Menopausal hormone therapy, used to treat hot flashes, sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness,...
Successful people at extra risk of harmful drinking
London, July 24 (IANS) People who are in their 50s and are "successful agers" - healthy, active, sociable and well off - are more...
Passive smoking in childhood increases COPD risk
London, July 11 (IANS) Passive smoking in childhood or during teenage years may increase risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive ailment...
Indian-origin man allowed to sell alcohol in Britain’s ‘dry village’
London, Oct 3 (IANS) An Indian-origin entrepreneur has been granted permission to sell alcohol in Bournville, dubbed as "The Dry Village" in Britain, lifting...
Performance boosting hormone may help patients with mental disorders
Performance boosting hormone may help patients with mental disorders
London, Sep 19 (IANS) Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder or depression treated with a hormone best...
Novel sunscreen compound to prevent UV-A radiation developed
Novel sunscreen compound to prevent UV-A radiation developed
London, July 21 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new compound that offers unprecedented protection to the skin...
Indian-origin scientist discovers 10 new lupus genes
Tokyo, Jan 26 (IANS) An international team led by an Indian-American scientist has identified 10 new genes associated with the autoimmune disease lupus --...
