High dose influenza shots more effective in older people
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly...
This ‘selfish’ gene may prevent heart disease
This 'selfish' gene may prevent heart disease
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Scientists have identified a "selfish" gene that can potentially remove cholesterol from blood...
No link between hormonal birth control, depression: Study
No link between hormonal birth control, depression: Study
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Regular consumption of hormonal birth control pills does not increase a woman's...
‘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...
Hypertension may increase heart failure risk post-delivery
Hypertension may increase heart failure risk post-delivery
New York, April 10 (IANS) Young women suffering from hypertension are at an increased risk of heart failure...
Why chronically lonely teens stay lonely
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) Interpreting social inclusions and exclusions in a self-defeating way could be the main reason why chronically-lonely teens stay lonely,...
Gurgaon: 109-year-old Woman Successfully Undergoes Difficult Surgical Procedure to Treat Hip Fracture
· Maya Devi, 109-year-old incurred fracture of proximal femur left side and fracture of distal radius extra articular on left side due to a...
Two vector-borne diseases that pass from mother to child
New York, Jan 31 (IANS) The US researchers have identified two life-threatening vector-borne diseases that can be passed from mother to child through the...
Better lifestyle and diet can reduce cardiac deaths
London, March 4 (IANS) A change in lifestyle that includes a reduced intake of fat, together with an increased intake of fibre from fruit,...
Foul air may affect foetal heart development
Foul air may affect foetal heart development
New York: Pregnant mothers exposed to particulate matters may experience damage to the developing cardiovascular system in their...
