Plain packaging will accelerate progress towards ending the tobacco epidemic
Plain packaging will accelerate progress towards ending the tobacco epidemic
Despite the indisputable scientific evidence that tobacco kills, the tobacco industry has been conniving to...
India stands with Asia Pacific nations in drive for malaria‐free region
India stands with Asia Pacific nations in drive for malaria‐free region
Head-down yoga postures fatal for glaucoma patients: Study
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) For people suffering from glaucoma, certain yoga positions - especially head-down postures - and other exercises like push-ups and...
Common antacid can treat TB: Study
London, July 8 (IANS) Scientists have identified an over-the-counter antacid that can help fight against the global pandemic tuberculosis that kills nearly 1.5 million...
When cancer made Elle Macpherson ‘stressful’
Los Angeles, Oct 5 (IANS) Supermodel Elle Macpherson has opened up about the "stress" she went through when she felt she had cancer.
The 51-year-old...
Punjab gets WHO award for campaign against tobacco
Chandigarh, May 27 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday announced it was honouring Punjab for its exemplary campaign against tobacco, an official...
Food additives cause metabolic syndrome, obesity
New York, Feb 26 (IANS) Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can induce intestinal inflammation,...
Infections can also affect your IQ
London, May 22 (IANS) In addition to harming your physical heath, severe infections of any type can affect your mental capacity as measured on...
E-cigarette ads trigger use in young adults
New York, Nov 20 (IANS) Exposure to e-cigarette advertisements may enhance curiosity and usage among young adults, says a study.
"Our study is the first...
Late menopause lowers risk of depression later in life
London, Jan 9 (IANS) Menopause at an older age lowers the risk of depression for women in later life, says a new study.
The study...
