Soon, test to measure genetic risk of prostate cancer
New York, June 18 (IANS) A simple blood or urine test could soon identify men with an elevated, genetically-inherited risk for prostate cancer, suggests...
Crash diets, rapid weight loss affects back
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Crash diets and rapid weight loss can be harmful to your health, especially the back, says an expert.
Meenakshi Sharma,...
Severe exercise may lead to blood poisoning
Melbourne, June 17 (IANS) Over four hours of exercise daily can cause intestinal bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, leading to blood poisoning, new...
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...
Cinnamon may prevent bowel cancer
Washington, June 17 (IANS) A compound derived from cinnamon is a potent inhibitor of colorectal or bowel cancer, a study shows.
The study found that...
Pick perfumes to suit your personality
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Finding the perfect fragrance can be a tough nut to crack! Choose a perfume from family of six fragrance...
Orange sweet potato reduces diarrhoea in children
Washington, June 16 (IANS) A study has found that orange sweet potato (OSP), rich in Vitamin A, reduces both the prevalence and duration of...
A chocolate a day keeps heart diseases at bay
London, June 16 (IANS) If your are worried about the health of your heart, here's a sweet solution. Researchers have found that eating up...
Vitamin D may boost immunity against HIV
New York, June 16 (IANS) Deficiency of vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin - can help individuals to fight against the infections caused by...
Avocados may help beat blood cancer
Toronto, June 16 (IANS) Compounds derived from avocados could be effective in treating leukemia, a cancer of the blood cells, a research has found.
A...
