Feeling cold is contagious too
London, Jan 14 (IANS) Not just yawning, but cold too is contagious, find British researchers. A shivering person can make you feel cold, they...
Blocking hormone can fix stress-induced infertility
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) Chronic stress activates a hormone that reduces fertility long after the stress has ended, but blocking this hormone returns...
Sex good for health of species
Toronto, Jan 13 (IANS) Researchers from the University of Toronto have found that species which reproduce sexually rather than asexually are healthier over time...
Night shifts put black women at higher diabetes risk
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) African-American women who work for night shifts are significantly more likely to develop diabetes than those who have never...
App to insult you into losing weight
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) If you have set your sight on losing weight, here is a calorie-counting app that insults you for all...
Nicotine digestion shows best method to kick the butt
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Paving the way for tailor-made treatments to stop smoking, researchers have shown that finding out how quickly smokers break...
Physical, mental problems common among cancer survivors
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Anxiety about recurrence along with physical and financial problems are some of the issues that many cancer survivors face...
Synthetic oil drug holds promise for Huntington’s disease
London, Jan 12 (IANS) A synthetic oil called triheptanoin may provide hope for people with Huntington's disease, an inherited brain disorder, suggests a study.
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Playing catch helps elderlies improve balance
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) The elderly can improve their balance and prevent falls with a simple training exercise of catching a weighted medicine ball,...
How your online avatar could help you make friends
Toronto, Jan 10 (IANS) Online avatars with open eyes, a smile or grin, an oval face, brown hair and/or a sweater were more likely...
