Even low levels of air pollution can impair kids’ lungs
New York, April 12 (IANS) Children's exposure to higher levels of air pollution, including fine particulate matter also known as PM2.5, and impure carbon...
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...
Smoking can hamper breast cancer treatment
Smoking can hamper breast cancer treatment
London, June 18 (IANS) Women who smoke are less likely to respond to breast cancer treatments in comparison to...
Eating walnuts may help control appetite
Eating walnuts may help control appetite
New York, June 16 (IANS) Individuals who regularly consume walnuts, salmon and canola oil -- rich in polyunsaturated fats...
Cherry juice may help reduce high BP
London, May 6 (IANS) Drinking cherry juice can significantly reduce high blood pressure, particularly in males with early hypertension, to a level comparable to...
Exposure to airborne ultrasound can trigger health problems
London, Jan 20 (IANS) Increasing exposure to airborne ultrasound in locations such as railway stations, museums, libraries, schools and sports stadiums can lead to...
Gene mutation linked to muscle damage, heart problems
London, Dec 15 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a gene mutation that may trigger muscle and heart disorders, said a study.
Researchers from Imperial College London...
Novel asthma pill may reduce symptoms in severe sufferers
Novel asthma pill may reduce symptoms in severe sufferers
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Researchers have, for the first time in 20 years, developed a new...
Scientists appeal for more people to donate their brains
Scientists appeal for more people to donate their brains
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) Scientists are appealing for more people to donate their brains for...
Air pollution bad for your brain too
New York, April 26 (IANS) Long-term exposure to fine particle air pollution may cause subtle structural changes in the brain that increase risks of...
