Gen X more at stroke risk than baby boomers, shows study
Gen X more at stroke risk than baby boomers, shows study
New York, Nov 24 (IANS) Owing to increased trend in obesity and diabetes, the...
Omega-3 levels may better predict mortality risk than cholesterol
Omega-3 levels may better predict mortality risk than cholesterol
London, March 17 (IANS) Measuring the levels of Omega-3 fatty acids present in the blood may...
New blood test to boost cancer treatment
New blood test to boost cancer treatment
London, June 4 (IANS) Researchers have found a new test that can detect changes in the levels of...
Patients operated on at night twice more likely to die
Patients operated on at night twice more likely to die
Ottawa, Aug 30 (IANS) Patients who have surgery during the night are twice as likely...
Age, gender linked to peripheral vascular disease risk
New York, April 4 (IANS) A person's age and gender can affect the prevalence of certain types of peripheral vascular diseases (PVD), which can...
98% Indians unaware of life-saving technique during heart attack
98% Indians unaware of life-saving technique during heart attack
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Around 98 per cent Indians are not trained in basic life-saving...
Barley cuts bad cholesterol
Barley cuts 'bad cholesterol', heart disease risk
Toronto, June 9 (IANS) Consuming barley as food or in food recipes can significantly reduce the levels of...
Maternal folate level may decrease child obesity risk
Maternal folate level may decrease child obesity risk
New York, June 15 (IANS) Adequate intake of folic acid during pregnancy is likely to protect children...
Opioids may up mortality in elderly with lung disease
Opioids may up mortality in elderly with lung disease
Toronto, July 15 (IANS) Older adults who are new users of opioids and are already suffering...
Endometriosis may up risk of complications in pregnancy
Endometriosis may up risk of complications in pregnancy
New York, Sep 14 (IANS) Pregnant women with endometriosis -- a chronic gynecologic disease -- are at...
