Junk food commercials trigger unhealthy choices among kids
Junk food commercials trigger unhealthy choices among kids
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Junk food commercials on pizzas and burgers during TV programmes influence food...
Mediterranean diet may lower heart attacks, strokes risk
Wellington, April 25 (IANS) A "Mediterranean" diet, high in fruit, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods, is likely to lower the risk of heart attack...
Childhood exercise can combat diabetes caused by father’s obesity
Childhood exercise can combat diabetes caused by father's obesity
Sydney: Besides promoting long-lasting health, regular exercise in childhood can also counteract negative health effects such...
Twins live longer than singletons
Twins live longer than singletons
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) Having a twin brother or sister increases your chances of living a life longer than singletons,...
British ‘male’ gets sperm donor via Facebook, now pregnant
British 'male' gets sperm donor via Facebook, now pregnant
London, Jan 9 (IANS) Thanks to a sperm donor that he found on the social networking...
Gene linked to hair loss may improve cancer treatment
Gene linked to hair loss may improve cancer treatment
New York: Scientists have found that a gene associated with autoimmune hair loss disorder may also...
Drug-use may damage ability…
Drug-use may damage ability to choose right from wrong
New York, July 14 (IANS) Regular drug users can have difficulty choosing between right and wrong,...
Death of spouse ups irregular heartbeat risk
London, April 6 (IANS) The death of a spouse is linked to increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat up to a year after...
IVF may reduce birth defects for women above 40
IVF may reduce birth defects for women above 40
Sydney, Oct 17 (IANS) Babies born to women aged 40 and over from assisted reproduction technologies...
Exercise in middle age can prevent memory loss
Exercise in middle age can prevent memory loss later in life
Sydney, June 11 (IANS) Regular exercise of any type in middle age - from...
