World’s most obese man dies after weight-loss surgery
Mexico City, Dec 26 (IANS) A man believed to be the world's most obese passed away on Friday in Mexico, barely two months after...
Know how to prevent multidrug resistance
New York, May 19 (IANS) Instead of just one drug, prescribing patients drug combinations that reach similar parts of the body could be an...
Depression does lead to fuzzy thinking
New York, May 5 (IANS) If you are depressed and feel that your thinking ability has become "fuzzy" or less sharp, you are right.
A...
Prenatal smoking ups diabetes risk for children
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Children exposed to tobacco smoke from their parents while in the womb are predisposed to developing diabetes as adults,...
Hot water treatment can improve taste of tomatoes
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Dipping green tomatoes in hot water for five minutes and then allowing them to cool at room temperature could...
Switching to diet drinks won’t make you slimmer
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) If you are trying to shed some extra kilos, switching to sugar-free drinks may not really help, said a...
Cholesterol-lowering ‘portfolio diet’ cuts BP
Toronto, Nov 9 (IANS) A diet meant to cut cholesterol levels can also lower blood pressure, a new study has found.
The "portfolio diet" lowered...
Good sleep may improve survival of cancer patients
Washington, June 11 (IANS) Short sleep duration and frequent snoring during pre-diagnostic stage are associated with significantly poorer cancer-specific survival, particularly among women with...
Scientists discover secret of painless life
London, Dec 5 (IANS) Scientists at University College London (UCL) have found the recipe for painlessness in a study that used genetically modified mice...
Eat slowly to feel fuller: Study
London, July 26 (IANS) Go slow while eating your food as people who eat slowly feel fuller and think they have eaten more than...
