How asthma may affect your chances of pregnancy
How asthma may affect your chances of pregnancy
Sydney, Feb 16 (IANS) Certain asthma medication, especially the "quick-acting" relievers, may affect women's ability to conceive,...
Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood
Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Children with below-average height may be at higher risk of suffering a...
Schwarzenegger returns home after open-heart surgery
Schwarzenegger returns home after open-heart surgery
Los Angeles, April 7 (IANS) Veteran actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger had undergone emergency open-heart surgery and is now...
Manipulating gut bacteria may cut obesity, diabetes risk
Manipulating gut bacteria may cut obesity, diabetes risk
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Manipulating levels and ratios of gut bacteria can help prevent obesity and...
Poor sleep makes parents lenient towards kids
Poor sleep makes parents lenient towards kids
New York, May 22 (IANS) Mothers who have trouble sleeping may engage in more permissive parenting, that is...
Immunosuppresive drugs likely to keep Parkinson’s at bay
Immunosuppresive drugs likely to keep Parkinson's at bay
New York, June 2 (IANS) People who are on drugs to suppress their immune system are less...
Genes for childhood chronic kidney disease identified
Genes for childhood chronic kidney disease identified
Tokyo: Researchers have identified a group of genes that could shed light on the underlying mechanism for childhood...
Can exposure to certain viruses lead to diabetes?
Can exposure to certain viruses lead to diabetes?
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Scientists have identified four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones that are...
Obese pre-schoolers have 60 percent higher healthcare
Obese pre-schoolers have 60 percent higher healthcare costs
Sydney, July 6 (IANS) Obese children aged two to five years old are more likely to be...
Youth in polluted cities at increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Youth in polluted cities at increased risk of Alzheimer's
New York, April 14 (IANS) Children and young adults living in polluted megacities are at increased...
