Diabetic women at greater heart disease risk
New York, Dec 8 (IANS) Women with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have coronary heart disease compared to men, according to...
Low testosterone level linked to chronic diseases in men
Low testosterone level linked to chronic diseases in men
New York, April 19 (IANS) Low levels of testosterone in men could be associated with chronic...
High fat diet can combat schizophrenia
Sydney, Dec 18 (IANS) A diet high on fat but very low on carbohydrates which is generally favoured by body-builders may be effective in...
Decoded: How melatonin promotes sleep
Decoded: How melatonin promotes sleep
New York, May 17 (IANS) Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have found that the melatonin hormone promotes sleep by...
Long-term use of opioid may increase risk of depression
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) Opioids may cause short-term improvement in mood but its long-term use imposes risk of new onset of depression, says...
60 genetic disorders cause skin and nervous system problems
New York, Jan 23 (IANS) There are 60 genetic disorders that affect skin and nervous system in humans, researchers report.
One of the most common...
Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy linked to diabetes risk
Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy linked to diabetes risk
New York, June 8 (IANS) Thyroid dysfunction during the first half of pregnancy may indicate an increased...
Overweight in middle age linked to low breast cancer risk
Overweight in middle age linked to low breast cancer risk
New York, June 22 (IANS) While obesity has been shown to increase breast cancer risk...
New bacterial species that causes Lyme disease discovered
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Researchers in the US have discovered a new bacterial species that causes the infectious Lyme disease in people.
The new...
Novel turmeric eye drops may help treat glaucoma: Study
Novel turmeric eye drops may help treat glaucoma: Study
London: Turmeric -- commonly found condiment in Indian households with various health benefits -- can also...
