Don’t blame salt alone for high BP: Study
New York, April 28 (IANS) Lack of potassium in the diet, not a little more salt than what is currently recommended, is linked to...
Dietary restriction increases lifespan
Dietary restriction increases lifespan
New York, July 15 (IANS) Dietary restriction or limited food intake without malnutrition has beneficial effects on longevity in species, including...
1 In 7 Indian drugs revealed as sub-standard
Substandard medicines could be three times more prevalent than the government says, two new studies show.
These data have serious implications on health in a...
Multi-tasking eyes: boon or bane?
New York, March 20 (IANS) Our eyes are drawn to several dimensions of an object - such as colour, texture, and luminance - even...
What causes bone loss in elderly
What causes bone loss in elderly
New York, Sep 24 (IANS) Researchers have identified a mechanism that leads to bone loss in older adults, an...
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...
Depressed teenagers at greater heart disease risk
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder predispose youth to early cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) has said.
The...
Eating disorders are more profound in females
Eating disorders are more profound in females
London, Nov 13 (IANS) Are you disturbing your everyday eating behaviour just to lose extra kilos or add...
Wrong pain-killers damage kidney among diabetes patients
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Wrong pain-killers taken during diabetes lead to damage in kidneys, even kidney failure, say doctors.
Medical experts say the use...
Genes behind lung disease in smokers decoded
London, Sep 28 (IANS) British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- revealing...
