How HIV infection progresses to AIDS
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Instead of directly causing AIDS, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) turns host immune cells into suicide machines, using them...
Covert sexism kills working women’s self-esteem too
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Frequent sexist wisecracks, comments and office cultures where women are ignored are just as damaging to women as single...
Fat build-up in brain may trigger Alzheimer’s disease
Toronto, Aug 28 (IANS) Abnormal build-up of fat in the brain may cause and accelerate the progression of Alzheimer's disease, new research has found.
Canadian...
High-protein diet lowers blood pressure too
London, Aug 28 (IANS) Eating high-levels of certain proteins found in meat and plant-based foods can lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness leading to...
Antibiotic use may increase diabetes risk
London, Aug 28 (IANS) Frequent use of antibiotics might increase your risk of developing Type-2 diabetes, a new study warns.
Danish researchers have found that...
Air pollution can affect kids’ performance at school
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Living in areas with higher level of air pollution can adversely affect academic performance of your kids as researchers...
How e-cigarettes can be lethal for children
Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) Substances used in e-cigarettes such as liquid nicotine can be fatal if ingested, yet most parents who use e-cigarettes are...
Screen exposure hampers sleep in young teenagers
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) Even an hour of night-time light exposure - like from a smartphone, a TV or a tablet - can...
Losing weight as easy as drinking a glass of water!
London, Aug 27 (IANS) Slimming can't get any easier than this! Researchers have shown that drinking 500ml of water half-an-hour before eating the three...
Blood test may predict hypertension risk
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) A more sensitive version of a blood test long used to verify heart muscle damage from heart attacks could...
