Dental diseases cost the world $442 bn annually
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Improvement in oral health alone can offer the world substantial economic benefit as researchers have estimated that the yearly...
Air pollution and poverty lower child’s IQ
New York, April 30 (IANS) Material hardship can increase the adverse affects of physical "stressors" like air pollutants as researchers have found that the...
Heartburn pills may raise kidney disease risk
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Popping common over-the-counter pills for controlling stomach acid, gas and heartburn daily may put you at chronic kidney disease...
Protein-rich breakfast helps control sugar in diabetics
New York, April 30 (IANS) If you are suffering from Type-2 diabetes, having a breakfast rich in protein -- 25 to 30 grams --...
Young, fit people lose more muscle mass if inactive
London, June 29 (IANS) If you stop using your legs just for two weeks, you would lose a third of your muscular strength even...
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...
Udhampur braveheart Rocky’s family gets compensation
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) The family of Border Security Force (BSF) Constable Rocky, who died after bravely fighting terrorists in the Udhampur terror attack...
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,...
Common food preservative can kill cancer cells
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) A common naturally occurring food preservative may be used to beat cancer and deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says a new...
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...
