Most deaths caused by smokeless tobacco in India
London, Aug 22 (IANS) More than a quarter of a million people in the world die each year from using smokeless tobacco, and India...
Covert sexism kills working women’s self-esteem too
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Frequent sexist wisecracks, comments and office cultures where women are ignored are just as damaging to women as single...
Even low levels of air pollution could damage your kidneys
Even low levels of air pollution could damage your kidneys
New York, Sep 22 (IANS) Besides, negative effects on cardiovascular health and life expectancy, increased...
Marijuana may help in organ transplant
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) In situations where transplanted organs may not be a perfect match, marijuana may be used to delay rejection of...
People with autism may lack empathy
London, Sep 7 (IANS) Empathy, or the ability to recognise or infer someone else's state of mind by reading his or her eyes appear...
Genes behind lung disease in smokers decoded
London, Sep 28 (IANS) British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- revealing...
New skin patch may help reduce body fat
New skin patch may help reduce body fat
Singapore, Dec 29 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new type of skin patch that may reduce body...
Menopause may turn good cholesterol into bad
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) What has previously been known as good cholesterol - high density lipoprotein (HDL) - may actually contribute to heart...
Omega-3 levels may better predict mortality risk than cholesterol
Omega-3 levels may better predict mortality risk than cholesterol
London, March 17 (IANS) Measuring the levels of Omega-3 fatty acids present in the blood may...
Severe menopausal symptoms may spike risk of heart disease
Severe menopausal symptoms may spike risk of heart disease
New York, April 11 (IANS) Menopause, associated with frequent and severe symptoms such as sleep disturbance,...
