Obesity rising among American adults: Study
Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) Over one-third adults and 17 percent of youth in the US were obese during 2011-2014, says a new survey by...
Diabetic? Potassium-rich diets may protect kidney, heart
Tokyo, Nov 13 (IANS) If you are a diabetic, having diets rich in potassium may help you protect the heart and kidney health, says...
Anxiety can aggravate asthma
New York, Nov 13 (IANS) If you are asthmatic, reducing anxiety can help you better manage the respiratory condition, new research has found.
The findings...
Canadian doctors make scar-free plastic surgery possible
Toronto, Nov 12 (IANS) A team of doctors has conducted what they say is the first scar-free facial reconstruction in the history of plastic...
Unwashed knife and grater can spread bacteria between foods
New York, Nov 11 (IANS) Do you use knife or grater in the kitchen to cut different eatables one after another, without washing them...
CPR by medics: Continuous pumping not a good idea
Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) Continuous chest compressions during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by emergency medical responders do not offer survival advantages when compared to interrupting...
Negative body image ups obesity risk in teenagers
New York, Nov 11 (IANS) If you think you are overweight or your body is not what you would like it to be, you...
Diabetes drug curbs heart failure risk
New York, Nov 10 (IANS) A Type-2 diabetes drug significantly reduces hospitalisations and death from heart failure, show results of a clinical trial.
The researchers...
Cholesterol-lowering ‘portfolio diet’ cuts BP
Toronto, Nov 9 (IANS) A diet meant to cut cholesterol levels can also lower blood pressure, a new study has found.
The "portfolio diet" lowered...
Mangaluru: Got Varicose Veins? Simple Laser Treatment from Linea Clinic will Get Rid of...
Mangaluru: Addressing the media persons at Mangalore Press Club, Dr.Satish Bhat, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, Linea Cosmetic Clinic, Balmatta, Mangaluru, and Ex-Faculty at TATA...
