Diabetes screening in India futile: Indian American scientist
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Widespread diabetes screening in India is ineffective and glucometer-based screening tools are unlikely to meet effectiveness criteria, Indian American scientist...
How vitamin E helps you build strong muscles
New York, May 20 (IANS) Body builders have known for over eight decades that a diet rich in vitamin can help build strong muscles,...
Parents feel guilty using cellphone while kids play: Study
Washington, May 19 (IANS) If you spend a lot of time taking calls or texting friends while watching a game your kid is playing,...
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...
Asthmatic men less likely to die of prostate cancer
New York, May 19 (IANS) Men with a history of asthma are less likely to die of prostate cancer as compared to those who...
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...
Know how to prevent multidrug resistance
New York, May 19 (IANS) Instead of just one drug, prescribing patients drug combinations that reach similar parts of the body could be an...
Italian nurse infected with Ebola ‘still critical’
Rome, May 18 (IANS/AKI) The Italian male nurse infected with Ebola is still in a critical condition but his health has "slightly" improved, doctors...
Nine-to-five timing best for your health: Study
New York, May 18 (IANS) When it comes to analyzing the health benefits of work shifts, there is nothing like the traditional nine-to-five schedule,...
E-cigarette flavourings can alter lung function
New York, May 18 (IANS) Certain flavourings used in the liquid for electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may adversely affect the lungs by changing important cellular...
