Extra salt won’t help endurance athletes
New York, April 14 (IANS) Contrary to the popular belief, researchers have found that consuming higher quantities of salt or other electrolyte supplements containing...
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...
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,...
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...
10-minute walk break can reverse vascular dysfunction
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) By breaking up desk time with a short 10-minute walk, you can offset the harm that prolonged sitting causes...
Protein in blood can predict fatal kidney disease
New York, Oct 20 (IANS) Researchers have found that presence of a protein in blood can be an early indicator of end-stage renal disease...
‘Lab-on-a-chip’ device to cut health tests costs
Washington, Sep 13 (IANS) US engineers have developed a breakthrough device that can significantly reduce the cost of sophisticated lab tests for medical disorders...
Green tea, red wine reduce cold, cough risk: Study
Wellington, May 15 (IANS) A study by the University of Auckland showed on Friday that eating flavonoids, found in green tea, apple, blueberries, cocoa,...
Sleep problems linked to alcohol consumption in teenagers
New York, May 19 (IANS) Teenagers who sleep less or stay awake late in the night are significantly more likely to consume alcohol and...
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...
