Metformin during pregnancy may up childhood obesity risk
Metformin during pregnancy may up childhood obesity risk
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Kids born to pregnant women who consume metformin -- a medication used for...
Keep smartphone away as you run on treadmill
New York, (IANS) Using smartphones as you run or walk on the treadmill lowers the intensity of the exercise, resulting in overall less health...
Why are strong public services essential for social, economic and health security for all?
Why are strong public services essential for social, economic and health security for all?
The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated, more than ever, the overwhelming importance...
Insulin resistance raises risk for Alzheimer’s disease
New York, July 28 (IANS) There is a strong association between insulin resistance and decline of memory function and this increases the risk for...
China sacks four officials for gypsum mine collapse
Beijing, Dec 29 (IANS) Four officials were sacked on Tuesday for their responsibility for the collapse of a gypsum mine that left one miner...
Unknown exposure to second-hand smoke may cause early death
Unknown exposure to second-hand smoke may cause early death
New York, Sep 27 (IANS) US researchers have identified a new biomarker which revealed that known...
Walnuts may shield you from colon cancer
Walnuts may shield you from colon cancer
New York, June 3 (IANS) Eating 28 grams of walnuts everyday may change gut bacteria in a way...
Hypertension in young adults ups stroke risk later: Study
Hypertension in young adults ups stroke risk later: Study
New York, May 20 (IANS) Your teenaged son or daughter with a common type of high...
Why female newborns stay better protected from brain injury
New York, Feb 5 (IANS) Researchers have identified the protein which offers females stronger protection against brain injury.
It has been known for some time...
Protecting the health & well-being of the young
Protecting the health & well-being of the young
Approximately 1 billion young people in Asia and the Pacific region are between 10-24 years old, constituting...
