High BP drug could treat skin cancer
High BP drug could treat skin cancer
New York, April 24 (IANS) Researchers have discovered by accident cancer-fighting properties in a drug typically used to...
Diabetic women at greater heart attack risk than diabetic men: Study
London, Sep 15 (IANS) Diabetic women are at 34 percent higher risk of heart attack and other related complications than diabetic men as they...
Frequent school changes hurt kids’ math scores
New York, Oct 9 (IANS) Students who change schools frequently are at risk of lower math scores and have a harder time managing their...
Many couples don’t like erotic kissing globally: Study
New York, Aug 6 (IANS) Sexual and romantic kissing is not welcomed in many cultures around the world, finds an interesting study, adding that...
Eating ‘on the go’ could make you fat
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Dieters who eat while performing other activities such as walking or watching television may increase their food intake later in...
e-Cigarettes can trigger smoking in teens
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) While electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are generally assumed to be less harmful, new research has found that teenagers who use...
Increasing protein intake can reduce disability risk in elderly
Increasing protein intake can reduce disability risk in elderly
London: Increasing the daily amount of protein intake -- known to slow the loss of muscle...
Exercise can offset effects of obesity genes
Toronto, Jan 5 (IANS) While genes may influence our likelihood of being overweight or obese, a new study has found that a physically active...
Adequate sleep cuts health risks
Adequate sleep cuts health risks in children, teenagers
New York, June 15 (IANS) Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like...
Sharp in math? Thank your innate ratio processing skill
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) An innate ratio processing ability may serve as the building block for math knowledge and help in determining our...
