Diabetes risk for South Asians begins at birth
Toronto (PTI): The risk of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians begins immediately at birth, a new study by Indian-origin researchers suggests.
South Asians are...
Anesthesia may alter emotional behaviour in kids
New York, Sep 4 (IANS) Repeated exposure to anesthesia in early life may alter emotional behaviour that may persist for years, a study has...
Breastfeeding has lifesaving benefits: Unicef
United Nations, Jan 29 (IANS) Breastfeeding has lifesaving benefits, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) said in a statement here late on Thursday.
"Investing in...
Red wine research in dogs can help treat humans
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that a compound found commonly in grape skins and red wine affects the immune systems of...
Gene linked to age-related obesity and diabetes found
New York, July 14 (IANS) Two different mutations in a gene that make some people more vulnerable to weight gain and diabetes as they...
New device detects urinary tract infections in an hour
London, Aug 12 (IANS) A team of researchers in Germany and Ireland has developed a new device that dramatically cuts the time to detect...
New link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s uncovered
Washington, May 5 (IANS) Providing further evidence that diabetes can affect memory, researchers have uncovered a unique connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
Elevated glucose...
Drinking excessive water may be fatal for sportspersons
New York, June 30 (IANS) Drinking excessive water is not good for your health as this weakens the ability of the kidneys to excrete...
New insight into how brain processes visual cues
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Neuroscientists know that some connections in the brain for processing visuals are pruned through neural development. This knowledge may, however,...
Listening to music lowers anxiety during breast biopsies
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) Listening to live or recorded music significantly reduces anxiety for women undergoing surgical breast biopsies for cancer diagnosis and...
