Feeling older increases risk of hospitalisation
London, Feb 12 (IANS) People who feel older than their peers are more likely to be hospitalised as they age, regardless of their actual...
Beetroot juice improves endurance, blood pressure in elderly
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) A daily dose of beetroot juice may significantly improve exercise endurance and blood pressure in elderly patients with the...
Blocking stress protein relieves chronic pain
London, Feb 12 (IANS) Do you experience frequent mood swings? Scientists have found a group of drugs that could help treat mood disorders and...
An egg a day won’t risk your heart
London, Feb 12 (IANS) A high-cholesterol diet and eating eggs will not increase risk of heart attack, not even in persons inclined genetically, reveals...
Cancer patients in India increase due to lifestyle changes
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India has seen a 7.5 percent rise in the number of cancer patients due primarily to poor lifestyle choices...
Global scientific community to share data on Zika virus
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Leading global health bodies, including India's Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, have committed to share...
Exercise with meditation helps beat depression
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) If you feel down and out most of the time, try meditation coupled with aerobic exercises twice a week...
Why some dogs are better at problem-solving
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Pet dogs with the ability to 'wait for a treat' or what is called inhibitory control may be better at...
Focus on quality, not quantity, of food to stay slim
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Have you come across a few people who never seem to worry about weight and yet manage to stay...
Diabetic drug may help treat cocaine addiction
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Researchers have found that a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug currently used for obese patients and Type-2...
