Poor quality medicines a global threat: Scientists
New York, April 21 (IANS) With globalisation blurring the line between domestic and foreign medicine production, poor quality medicines are a real and urgent...
Drinking whole-fat milk may make kids leaner
Drinking whole-fat milk may make kids leaner
Toronto, Nov 17 (IANS) Struggling to reduce obesity in your kid? Opt for whole milk. A new study...
Bats use brain just like humans
Washington, April 27 (IANS) Upsetting the notion that only humans use different sides of their brains to distinguish different aspects of sound, a team...
Air pollution puts kids at allergy risk
Toronto, May 5 (IANS) Exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould,...
Antipsychotic drugs may up mortality risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Antipsychotic drugs may up mortality risk in Alzheimer's patients
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Regular use of antipsychotic drugs may increase the risk of mortality by...
Keep smartphone away as you run on treadmill
New York, (IANS) Using smartphones as you run or walk on the treadmill lowers the intensity of the exercise, resulting in overall less health...
Feeling discriminated may lead to sleep problems
Feeling discriminated may lead to sleep problems
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) You can literally lose sleep over discrimination as a new study has found...
Faulty gene blamed for growth defects linked to dwarfism
Faulty gene blamed for growth defects linked to dwarfism
London, Feb 14 (IANS) A specific gene that plays a crucial role in ensuring DNA is...
Lowering systolic BP below 120 may prevent early death
Lowering systolic BP below 120 may prevent early death
New York, Feb 26 (IANS) Intensive treatment to lower systolic (top number) blood pressure to below...
Vitamin C intake cuts early death risk
London, July 8 (IANS) High intake of fruits and vegetables packed with vitamin C will substantially cut the heart attack and early death risk,...
