Short sleepers more likely to catch cold
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) People who sleep six hours a night or less are more likely to catch cold, says a study.
The findings published...
Head-down yoga postures fatal for glaucoma patients: Study
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) For people suffering from glaucoma, certain yoga positions - especially head-down postures - and other exercises like push-ups and...
Daily yogurt no guarantee for good health: Study
London, April 22 (IANS) If you are taking yogurt daily in the hope that it would help you lose weight and strengthen your bones,...
When cancer made Elle Macpherson ‘stressful’
Los Angeles, Oct 5 (IANS) Supermodel Elle Macpherson has opened up about the "stress" she went through when she felt she had cancer.
The 51-year-old...
Novel test to reveal genetic risk for heart diseases
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Researchers have developed a once-in-a-lifetime test that could evaluate genetic markers associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease.
To...
Less ‘macho’ men also prone to violence
London, Aug 25 (IANS) Men who feel they are short of “macho” traits and worry that others view them in the same light as...
Dubai: Rare Skin Blistering Disorder Successfully Diagnosed and Treated within 48 Hours at Thumbay...
Dubai: Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, the leading academic hospital owned and operated by Thumbay Group recently diagnosed and treated a rare blistering disorder in...
Three new glaucoma-related genes found
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) A team of US researchers including an Indian-origin scientist has identified three more genes that contribute to the most...
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...
Mother’s obesity may weaken baby’s immunity
New York, May 19 (IANS) Babies born to obese mothers are likely to have weaker immunity than those born to lean mothers, says a...
