Mobility devices on the rise among older adults
New York, May 6 (IANS) About one-quarter of adults aged 65 years and older used mobility devices -- such as canes, walkers, and wheel...
Bob Dylan continues to inspire medical scientists!
London, Dec 15 (IANS) The number of articles citing the lyrics of Bob Dylan in the biomedical literature has increased exponentially since 1990, says...
Hormonal contraceptives linked to brain tumour risk
London, Jan 22 (IANS) A new study has found that taking a hormonal contraceptive for at least five years is associated with a possible...
Eating healthy: Why ‘do’ is better than ‘don’t’
New York, May 28 (IANS) If you want to inculcate healthy eating habits in your child, tell him what he 'can' eat rather than...
Long-term use of opioid may increase risk of depression
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) Opioids may cause short-term improvement in mood but its long-term use imposes risk of new onset of depression, says...
Why kids develop food allergies
New York, Jan 29 (IANS) Many children suffer from food allergies that are significant and their ignorance can cause skin rash to a potentially...
Beetroot juice can help you beat mountain sickness
London, Oct 13 (IANS) The next time you plan a high altitude trip, don't forget to carry a bottle of beetroot juice in your...
Vitamin B12 levels drop among the elderly, autistic people
New York, Jan 25 (IANS) Vitamin B12 levels in the brain are significantly decreased in the elderly and are much lower in individuals with...
Soon, test to measure genetic risk of prostate cancer
New York, June 18 (IANS) A simple blood or urine test could soon identify men with an elevated, genetically-inherited risk for prostate cancer, suggests...
Unstable moods may ruin your romantic relationships
New York, Aug 29 (IANS) People with a mental illness marked by unstable moods often experience trouble having successful friendships and romantic relationships, a...
