Short sleepers more likely to catch cold
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) People who sleep six hours a night or less are more likely to catch cold, says a study.
The findings published...
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...
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...
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...
Early puberty may increase alcohol abuse risk in girls
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) The risk of alcohol abuse arising from inadequate parental supervision is particularly high for girls who reach puberty early,...
Three new glaucoma-related genes found
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) A team of US researchers including an Indian-origin scientist has identified three more genes that contribute to the most...
Hair woes? Resort to natural solutions
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Plagued by problems like hair loss and greying, most young women's crowning glory is no longer their hair. With...
New bacterial species that causes Lyme disease discovered
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Researchers in the US have discovered a new bacterial species that causes the infectious Lyme disease in people.
The new...
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...
Coconut milk next to breast milk, to be promoted more
Kochi, Dec 11 (IANS) Coconut milk has been proved to be the next best to breast milk and the Coconut Development Board (CDB) is...
