Yoga may lessen prenatal depression: Study
New York, June 20 (IANS) Yoga could help pregnant women suffering from depression reduce its severity, new research says.
The study was done by researchers...
Most free fitness apps are shams
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Free fitness apps are of little help, especially for beginners, as most fail to measure up to physical activity...
Scientists find new gene linked to body shape
Washington, March 24 (IANS) Scientists have found a new gene linked to body fat distribution in research that may help explain why you have...
How probiotics benefit our gut
New York, April 15 (IANS) A strain of good gut bacteria that has been linked to providing relief in intestinal problems, respiratory infections and...
Why some smokers don’t get cancer
New York, Sep 10 (IANS) Researchers have identified a set of genetic markers that help even smokers live longer and protect them from deadly...
No other way out: We need to early diagnose TB and treat with drugs...
It may sound rhetorical but some of the 'absolute must' steps for progressing towards ending tuberculosis (TB) are to early and accurately diagnose TB...
Blocking a gene may prevent heart diseases
Toronto, July 30 (IANS) Blocking the expression of a gene may help prevent illnesses linked to excessive fat in blood such as cardiovascular and...
Eat hot chillies daily to stay in shape
Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) If you love to include chillies in your diet, you have another healthy reason to do so. According to a...
Fidgeting may counter effects of prolonged sitting
London, Sep 23 (IANS) if you cannot help sitting down for long, just do not sit still as new research suggest that movements involved...
BP pills before sleep lower diabetes risk too
London, Sep 24 (IANS) Taking blood pressure pills at bedtime rather than in the morning not only reduces BP while asleep but also lowers...
