Smoking, viral infection reduce efficacy of lung medications
Sydney, April 11 (IANS) Smoking and viral infections can lower the effectiveness of drugs taken to treat chronic lung diseases, say Australian researchers.
Chronic Obstructive...
How rotavirus causes infection in kids
Melbourne, Jan 7 (IANS) Considered to be the most common cause of severe diarrhoea in children, the tummy bug rotavirus attacks cells through carbohydrate...
Social activities lower depression in elderly
London, May 4 (IANS) Older adults suffering with dementia who indulged in a high-intensity functional exercise programme and group activity showed reduced levels of...
Weight-loss surgery may cut heart disease risk among adolescents
Weight-loss surgery may cut heart disease risk among adolescents
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Bariatric surgery may minimise the risk of heart diseases in adolescents...
Stay healthy with different types of diet food
Stay healthy with different types of diet food
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Diet food contains fewer calories, and serves as a healthier alternative to...
Behavioural training boosts vision in older adults
New York, March 10 (IANS) A week of behavioural intervention can help improve the vision of older adults affected by age-related declining contrast sensitivity...
Iodine supplementation in pregnancy boosts kids’ IQ
London, Aug 10 (IANS) Women who take iodine supplements before and during pregnancy are likely to have kids with higher IQ and better health...
Vitamin D-rich foods during pregnancy may cut allergy risk in kids
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy may reduce the risk of children developing allergies, a study...
US scientists find new possibility to cure leukemia
US scientists find new possibility to cure leukemia
Washington, Nov 21 (IANS) A group of American scientists has found a new possibility to cure leukemia,...
Satiated women more responsive to sex: Study
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) If you want great sex tonight, take your lady for a sumptuous dinner. No, not to set her mood...
