Cut on heartburn pills to avoid serious side effects: Study
Toronto, Nov 24 (IANS) Doctors must prescribe heartburn and acidity pills in lowest possible doses and for shortest time to patients to ward off...
Paracetamol in pregnancy bad for unborn baby boys
London, May 21 (IANS) In a fresh insight into reported links between paracetamol use during pregnancy and reproductive health problems, a new study shows...
Obesity may lower risk of arthritis in men: Study
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Overweight or obese men may have reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study claims.
A high body mass index...
Sitting down leads to increased anxiety
Melbourne, June 19 (IANS) If you are in a sitting job, you are more likely to suffer from anxiety as a new report shows...
Single mothers worse off than single fathers
New York, Sep 1 (IANS) Single mothers are far more likely to live in poverty than single fathers and their condition deteriorates with each...
Parent-led autism therapy benefits Indian kids
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Parent-led intervention has been found promising in helping children suffering from autism in India and Pakistan initiate communication with their...
Overly critical parents lead to persistence of ADHD in kids
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Usually, children with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), a common behavioural disorder in kids, like poor concentration,...
Surgeries result in more injuries during college play
New York, July 13 (IANS) Athletes who have had lower extremity surgeries before going on to play in college might be at a higher...
Australian scientists develop bionic spine for paralysed patients
Melbourne, Feb 9 (IANS) Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary "bionic spine" which they believe will enable paralysed patients to walk again, the media...
Vaginal ring may provide women protection against HIV
New York, Feb 23 (IANS) A ring that continuously releases an experimental antiretroviral drug in the vagina may provide a modest level of protection...
