Passive smoking in childhood increases COPD risk
London, July 11 (IANS) Passive smoking in childhood or during teenage years may increase risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive ailment...
Lack of access to fresh food may lead to early heart disease
Lack of access to fresh food may lead to early heart disease
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Lack of access to nearby stores selling fresh...
Obesity during pregnancy can make your baby fat
New York, May 7 (IANS) In a warning to soon-to-be mothers, researchers have recommended healthy and nutritious food during pregnancy as excess weight and...
Youngsters with diabetes more at risk of eye disease
Youngsters with diabetes more at risk of eye disease
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Young adults with Type 2 diabetes may be at an increased risk...
CRISPR gene editing method could treat muscular weakness
CRISPR gene editing method could treat muscular weakness
New York, Feb 7 (IANS) Scientists have developed a CRISPR gene-editing technique that can potentially correct a...
4 in 10 Indians want ban on tobacco, PUBG: Study
4 in 10 Indians want ban on tobacco, PUBG: Study
New Delhi: Amid the controversy over restrictions on the popular mobile game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)...
High testosterone levels in women up uterine fibroid risk
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Women who have high levels of both testosterone and estrogen in midlife may face a greater risk of developing...
Sleep disorders may up preterm birth risk
Sleep disorders may up preterm birth risk
New York, Aug 9 (IANS) Pregnant women who suffer with sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea and insomnia...
Mushrooms may prevent cognitive decline in elderly
Mushrooms may prevent cognitive decline in elderly
Singapore: Older adults who eat mushrooms more than twice a week can halve their risk of losing memory...
‘Missing’ link between brain and immune system found
New York, June 7 (IANS) A team of researchers has discovered the "missing" link between the brain and the immune system that may better...
