Bangladesh reports first case of Zika virus
Dhaka, March 22 (IANS) Bangladesh on Tuesday reported the country's first case of the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease that has been linked to...
Poor sleep may predict Alzheimer’s risk in elderly
Poor sleep may predict Alzheimer's risk in elderly
New York: Poor sleep quality may signal the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults, a study...
E-cigarettes may be as harmful as smoking
E-cigarettes may be as harmful as smoking
New York, June 12 (IANS) Electronic cigarettes loaded with nicotine-based liquid are potentially as harmful as tobacco cigarettes...
Prevent hypertension, diabetes in mid-life to lower heart failure risk
Prevent hypertension, diabetes in mid-life to lower heart failure risk
New York, Nov 29 (IANS) Preventing the development of hypertension, obesity and diabetes in mid-life...
How Hepatitis C treatment cost can be reduced by half
New York, March 23 (IANS) The cost of treating Hepatitis C virus (HCV) could be reduced by half if doctors are trained to predict...
Calcium supplements raise risk of heart damage
Calcium supplements raise risk of heart damage
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque...
Sedentary lifestyle making youth
Sedentary lifestyle making youth vulnerable to high BP
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Consumption of fast foods and lack of physical activity are making the...
Women’s brains more active than that of men
Women's brains more active than that of men
New York, Aug 8 (IANS) The brains of women are significantly more active in many more areas...
Diabetes drug may help prevent heart disease
Diabetes drug may help prevent heart disease
London, Aug 26 (IANS) A drug commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes patients can also be used to...
Smoking weed may reduce your creativity
Smoking weed may reduce your creativity
London, Oct 5 (IANS) Love to be high on weed? Beware, apart from various health issues it is associated...
