South Asians in US more prone to heart attacks, diabetes
Washington, July 24 (IANS) South Asians in US are more prone to heart attacks and diabetes when compared to other ethnic groups, it was...
Brain’s part that recognises facial expressions discovered
New York, April 20 (IANS) Researchers, one of them an Indian-origin scientist, from Ohio State University have discovered the area of the brain responsible...
Low-carb diet may protect eyesight
Low-carb diet may protect eyesight
New York, May 15 (IANS) Besides helping lose weight, consuming a ketogenic diet -- which is high fat, low protein...
Vitamin D may help treat age-related diseases
New York, March 18 (IANS) The sunshine vitamin can be of great help for people during their sunset years as it may play a...
Obsession for flawless selfie can affect mental health: Study
Obsession for flawless selfie can affect mental health: Study
New York: Is your teenaged daughter addicted to photo editing applications such as Snapchat to get...
‘Two million Pakistanis suffer from Alzheimer’s’
'Two million Pakistanis suffer from Alzheimer's'
Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) With the population of elderly people in the country growing fast, the incidence of Alzheimer's...
Hair, beauty trends for the summer bride
Hair, beauty trends for the summer bride
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) With the bridal season comes the makeup, skin and haircare woes. Confused weather...
Energy drinks trigger hyperactivity in school children
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Middle-school children who consume heavily sweetened energy drinks are 66 percent more likely to be at risk for hyperactivity...
Why obese men face greater diabetes risk than women?
Toronto, March 18 (IANS) Obese men are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than obese women due to differences in the activity of...
Raising ‘good’ cholesterol may not prevent heart disease
Raising 'good' cholesterol may not prevent heart disease
Toronto, Nov 2 (IANS) Raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or 'good cholesterol' levels may not be as effective...
