Short sleepers more likely to catch cold
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) People who sleep six hours a night or less are more likely to catch cold, says a study.
The findings published...
Knee replacement may be bad for your heart
New York, Aug 31 (IANS) Knee or hip joint replacement surgery, known as arthroplasty, may put people at increased risk of heart attack immediately...
Obese people may be afflicted with ‘food addiction’
London, Aug 31 (IANS) The tendency to want food may be 'hard-wired' into the brain of overweight people, says a new study that supports...
Cold weather may increase stroke risk
London, Aug 31 (IANS) Cold weather is associated with increased risk of ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition characterised by...
Poverty hampers children’s brain development
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Growing in severe poverty can adversely affect children's brain development, thereby putting them at a disadvantage for academic achievement, new...
New insight into how brain processes visual cues
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Neuroscientists know that some connections in the brain for processing visuals are pruned through neural development. This knowledge may, however,...
Empower community to end TB: In them lies the solution!
Recently a TB partners and civil society organizations (CSOs) consultation meet was held in Delhi for ‘Spearheading Civil Society Action Towards a TB Free...
Foetal cells affect mother’s health after pregnancy
Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) During pregnancy, cells of the foetus often migrate through the placenta, taking up residence in many areas of the mother's...
Unstable moods may ruin your romantic relationships
New York, Aug 29 (IANS) People with a mental illness marked by unstable moods often experience trouble having successful friendships and romantic relationships, a...
You just can’t avoid ‘the morning after’ hangover
London, Aug 29 (IANS) Gorging on your favourite food or drinking water after alcohol intake will not prevent a hangover the next morning, interesting...
