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...
Heart disease drug may treat pancreatic cancer
New York, May 4 (IANS) Researchers have found that a class of drugs originally developed to treat atherosclerosis - the build-up of plaque inside...
Dengue cases in Singapore rise
Singapore, May 4 (IANS) The number of new dengue cases in Singapore rose to 244 with 15 new cases recorded last week, according to...
Placenta size may predict offspring’s bone strength
London, May 4 (IANS) A larger placenta during pregnancy could lead to larger bones in children, new research has found.
Larger bones in early life...
Infants with vaccinated moms less likely to get flu
Washington, May 4 (IANS) Babies are much less likely to get the flu during their first six months of life, if their moms get...
Vitamin D may help cut body fat in infants
Toronto, May 3 (IANS) A healthy intake of vitamin D in the first year of life can build up more muscle mass and reduce...
Vaccination during pregnancy cuts baby’s flu risk
New York, May 3 (IANS) Mothers who take flu vaccinations during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of their babies acquiring influenza during their...
Low calorie diet linked to sexual wellness
New York, May 3 (IANS) Apart from losing weight, a diet low in calories is also likely to increase vigour and improve sexual drive,...
Why antibiotics can also make you more prone to infection!
New York, May 3 (IANS) Antibiotics are essential for fighting bacterial infection, but, paradoxically, they can also make the body more prone to infection...
Radiotherapy can affect lung cancer patients adversely
London, May 2 (IANS) Treating patients who have early stage lung cancer with radiotherapy can increase their risk of death from causes other than...
