E-cigarettes no help in kicking the butt
New York, April 19 (IANS) Are e-cigarettes a helpful tool in the efforts to kick the butt? Not at all, says a new study.
The...
Knees hurting at young age? Watch your steps
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Aspiring to be fit and healthy, Ranjitha, 35, decided to hit the gym hard every morning. Soon, running on...
Hunger-controlling neurons made from skin cells
Washington, March 2 (IANS) In a pioneering feat, researchers have successfully converted adult human skin cells into neurons of the type that regulate appetite.To...
Parkinson’s disease has shot up in US
Parkinson's disease has shot up in US over 30 years: Study
New York, June 21 (IANS) The incidence of different types of Parkinsonism, including the...
Effects of stress on skin and hair
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Leading a stressful life? Unfortunately, it shows on your skin and hair, says an expert.
Pankaj Chaturvedi, dermatologist and specialist...
Simple breath test to detect stomach cancer in a jiffy
London, June 24 (IANS) British researchers have developed a breath test that can detect oesophageal and gastric (stomach) cancer in minutes with 90 percent...
Kiwi blackcurrants good for brain
London, June 26 (IANS) New Zealand blackcurrants are good for keeping us mentally young and agile, finds a study.
The berries help in managing the...
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...
Deprived of proper sleep? You may become obese
Deprived of proper sleep? You may become obese
London, Nov 3 (IANS) Lack of proper sleep may result in people consuming extra 385 kilocalories (kcal)...
Yoga may help astronauts fight spinal stiffness
Yoga may help astronauts fight spinal stiffness
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Yoga offers a promising approach to fight spinal stiffness and reduced mobility that...
