Eczema sufferers have higher risk of obesity, BP
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) People suffering from the chronic itchy skin disease eczema have higher rates of smoking, drinking and obesity, and are...
Three new swine flu testing labs soon in UP
Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday gave an undertaking before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court that three...
High BP linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk
Washington, June 27 (IANS) People with a genetic tendency to high blood pressure (BP) have a lower risk for Alzheimer's disease, a new study...
Kids with asthma are unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics: Study
Kids with asthma are unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics: Study
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Children suffering from asthma are unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics for treatment even though guidelines...
New paper-based device can quickly detect Zika virus
New York, May 7 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new paper-based test that can diagnose the Zika virus infection within a few hours, potentially...
Role in ‘Azhar’ will be challenging: Prachi Desai
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) "Rock On!!" actress Prachi Desai is essaying the role of former cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's first wife Naureen in Emraan...
‘Kidney on a chip’ device enables safer drug dosing: Study
New York, May 5 (IANS) Using a "kidney on a chip" device that mimics the flow of medication through human kidneys and measure its...
Eat healthy, eat natural to keep cancer at bay
Eat healthy, eat natural to keep cancer at bay
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) While the medical fraternity is working on better cures for cancer,...
India’s quiet tide Of childhood obesity
Madurai: When 12-year-old Madhu (not his real name) was diagnosed as obese — he weighed 98 kg when his ideal weight was 55 kg...
When do boys choose to play with a ball, not doll
When do boys choose to play with a ball, not doll
London, July 18 (IANS) Children as young as nine months-old prefer to play with...
