‘Impulsive’ brain area linked to obesity in kids
New York, Nov 24 (IANS) Certain food odours activate the impulse area of the brain in obese children, researchers report, adding that obesity can...
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...
Slow chewing can prevent excess weight gain in kids
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) Training your kids to chew food slowly can be an inexpensive and easy way to help them stay in...
Quit smoking after angioplasty for healthier life
New York, May 13 (IANS) If you have gone through angioplasty, kicking the butt clearly implies a healthier quality of life compared to those...
Energy sensor a potential target for future cancer drugs
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) An energy sensing enzyme can potentially become a therapeutic target for future cancer drugs as it is responsible for...
Being single can also bring happiness
Toronto, Aug 22 (IANS) If you think being single will bring sadness in your life one day, you are probably wrong. Single people can...
Knees hurting at young age? Watch your steps
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Aspiring to be fit and healthy, Ranjitha, 35, decided to hit the gym hard every morning. Soon, running on...
Spoonful of sugar before long running kills fatigue
London, Dec 1 (IANS) If you are a long-distance runner and feel "marathon fatigue" quite often, try a spoonful of sugar first and hit...
Omega-3 boosts brain power among the elderly
Washington, May 24 (IANS) Omega-3 fatty acids -- found in fish, nuts and certain seeds like flax seeds -- can improve cognitive abilities among...
Infertility gene in mosquitoes to curb malaria
London, Dec 8 (IANS) For the first time, researchers led by the Imperial College London, have genetically modified malarial mosquitoes so that they carry...
