20-minute walk cuts heart failure risk
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Moderate amount of physical activity, particularly walking and bicycling, can significantly lower the risk of heart failure, says a study.
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Progesterone can treat breast cancer
New York, July 9 (IANS) A study shows that breast cancer patients can benefit from having the cheap and widely-available female hormone progesterone added...
Fatty diet can alter how body processes food
New York, April 15 (IANS) Eating a high-fat diet just for five days can change the way in which the body's muscle processes nutrients,...
Addressing pneumonia: The deadly childhood illness
Talking about India, Lois said that even as the country ranks 1st globally in terms of pneumonia and diarrhoea deaths, there has been some political commitment from the government to immunize all children
Nine-hour sleep and sitting for long will kill you early
Sydney, Dec 10 (IANS) Sleeping more than nine hours and sitting too much during the day -- along with a lazy lifestyle -- can...
Memory decline, unhealthy feeling can predict early death too
London, Feb 29 (IANS) Not just chronic medical conditions and unhealthy lifestyle, psychological factors such as decline in memory or just feeling unhealthy are...
How to look radiant on your D-day
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) With a wedding date set and trousseau shopping on full swing, you need all the time you can get...
Anti-HIV drugs may be effective against Ebola
Toronto, Jan 12 (IANS) Using a novel and quick drug-screening method, researchers have found that anti-HIV drugs may be effective against the deadly Ebola...
Natco Pharma launches generic hepatitis C drug
Natco Pharma launches generic hepatitis C drug
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Natco Pharma on Monday said it has launched a generic version of sofosbuvir 400...
Strong family ties can cut anxiety in kids
London, July 12 (IANS) Strong relationships with other family members can help raise self-esteem and reduce anxiety in young children at homes where parental...
