A cup of cranberries daily can fight off colon cancer too
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Not just four cups of coffee, as new research suggested this week, just a daily cup-full of the cranberry...
Shorter women more likely to have premature babies
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Shorter mothers are at an increased risk of delivering smaller, premature babies, says a new study.
"Our finding shows that...
e-Cigarettes can trigger smoking in teens
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) While electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are generally assumed to be less harmful, new research has found that teenagers who use...
Eat hot chillies daily to stay in shape
Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) If you love to include chillies in your diet, you have another healthy reason to do so. According to a...
Even moderate drinkers are at high cancer risk
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Even light to moderate drinking - up to one a day for women and up to two a day...
Protective molecule against Alzheimer’s identified
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Giving the search for Alzheimer's therapies a shot in the arm, researchers have identified the steps that a molecule...
Ultrasound may spot risk of preterm labour
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) A simple ultrasound technique that measures stiffness in the cervix may be used to detect risk of preterm labour...
Common diabetes drug works in gut not bloodstream: Study
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, researchers have found that the common diabetes drug metformin's primary effect occurs in the gut...
Transparent partner key to stress-free romantic life
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) Romantic relationships that are supportive with fewer negative interactions will lead to a better psycho-social adjustment among young adults,...
Molecule that targets HIV in semen to prevent infection
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) A tweezer shaped molecule that targets the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in semen can help prevent HIV infection and...