A spiral drawing test may detect Parkinson’s signs early
A spiral drawing test may detect Parkinson's signs early
Sydney, Sep 7 (IANS) A test that involves drawing a spiral on a sheet of paper...
High blood sugar levels could increase BP
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Increased sugar levels in blood change the behaviour of blood vessels making them contract more strongly than normal which could...
Smoking prompts Crohn’s relapse after surgery
Smoking prompts Crohn's relapse after surgery
London, Aug 31 (IANS) People with Crohn's disease -- a serious bowel condition -- are more likely to experience...
Vitamin D deficiency can raise depression risk in elderly
Vitamin D deficiency can raise depression risk in elderly
London: Deficiency in vitamin D -- the 'sunshine vitamin' -- among older adults is associated with...
Anti-depressant use in pregnancy
Anti-depressant use in pregnancy may lengthen umbilical cord
London, May 10 (IANS) Mothers-to-be please take note! Excessive use of anti-depressants during pregnancy may lengthen the...
Excess ‘good cholesterol’ may shorten your life
Excess 'good cholesterol' may shorten your life
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Too much of a good thing may not always be better for your health....
Stress in early life may lead to depression
Stress in early life may lead to depression
London: People who take stress in early life are at risk of developing negative thinking which could...
Quitting alcohol easier than trying to control drinking
Quitting alcohol easier than trying to control drinking
London, Sep 15 (IANS) People who aim to quit drinking entirely are more likely to achieve this...
New nutrition model to help fight obesity
New nutrition model to help fight obesity
Sydney, Aug 1 (IANS) Calling for a radical rethinking of human nutrition science, scienists have developed a new...
Weight loss can protect knees
New York, Nov 30 (IANS) Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow the degeneration of their knee cartilage, according...
