Contraceptives with oestrogen may up Vitamin D in women
Contraceptives with oestrogen may up Vitamin D in women
New York, Aug 5 (IANS) Women who use birth control pills or other contraceptives containing oestrogen...
This ‘selfish’ gene may prevent heart disease
This 'selfish' gene may prevent heart disease
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Scientists have identified a "selfish" gene that can potentially remove cholesterol from blood...
India’s quiet tide Of childhood obesity
Madurai: When 12-year-old Madhu (not his real name) was diagnosed as obese — he weighed 98 kg when his ideal weight was 55 kg...
Mother’s malaria can affect memory in offspring
Toronto, Sep 27 (IANS) Malaria infection during pregnancy may result in learning and memory related problems in offspring, suggests new research.
This is because maternal...
Missing DNA’ could hold key to combating breast cancer
Missing DNA' could hold key to combating breast cancer
Wellington, May 29 (IANS) In a revelation that could help find ways to prevent breast cancer,...
Many couples don’t like erotic kissing globally: Study
New York, Aug 6 (IANS) Sexual and romantic kissing is not welcomed in many cultures around the world, finds an interesting study, adding that...
Green tea with exercise daily may reverse Alzheimer’s
New York, May 5 (IANS) A compound found in green tea and voluntary exercise slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and may even reverse...
Key gene linked to diabetes
Key gene linked to diabetes, Down syndrome identified
Sydney, May 20 (IANS) Researchers have identified a gene that can cause defects in insulin secretion in...
Stronger muscles make healthier bones
London, April 15 (IANS) Higher muscle mass, not fat mass, leads to healthier bone development in children, suggests a new research.
"These findings point to...
Female smokers at higher risk of brain bleed
Female smokers at higher risk of brain bleed
London, July 22 (IANS) Women indulging in smoking are more at risk of developing bleeding inside the...
