Maternal obesity ups infertility risk in daughters
London, April 9 (IANS) Obesity and poor nutrition in mothers during pregnancy can affect the egg reserves of their female children, which can increase...
Inflammatory reasons for diabetic kidney disease revealed
New York, April 9 (IANS) A team of researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, has identified key inflammatory mechanisms underlying Type 1 diabetes and obesity-related...
Irregular heart rhythm leads to poor physical performance
New York, April 9 (IANS) Older adults who develop irregular heartbeat are likely to have more age-related declines in walking speed, strength, balance and...
Eat pears regularly to improve BP, heart functions
New York, April 9 (IANS) Consuming pears everyday may improve blood pressure and vascular function in middleaged people with metabolic syndrome (Mets), a study...
India suffers more asthma due to second-hand smoking
Toronto, April 7 (IANS) Countries with higher male smoking rates such as India and Bangladesh can push up asthma and wheezing cases as a...
Fresh fruit reduces risk of heart attack, stroke
London, April 7 (IANS) A fruit a day can keep heart diseases at bay, a new study has found, adding that people who eat...
350 mn diabetics to double in 20 years
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Diabetes, a silent killer in the vast list of innumerable diseases especially associated with the urban population and the...
Oily fish in pregnancy may cut asthma risk in kids
London, April 7 (IANS) Consumption of oily fish like salmon while pregnant may reduce the risk of babies developing respiratory diseases like asthma, finds...
Seven superfoods for diabetes
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) With diabetes being the theme for World Health Day this year, an expert says one should include millets, beans...
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...
