More obesity among higher educated in poor countries
London, Oct 1 (IANS) In poor countries, obesity is more common among the higher educated, while in rich countries, obesity is more common among...
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...
Employers lack branding strategy, feel employees: Study
Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) A majority of employees believe their organisations do not put in enough branding efforts to attract talent, according to a...
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...
Lose weight to avoid cancer
London, Oct 18 (IANS) You should lose weight in case you are overweight in order to avoid cancer for a new study, which analysed...
New method to rejuvenate skin without side effect
Washington, June 21 (IANS) A new non-invasive method for skin rejuvenation may have less unintended side effects such as scarring and altered pigmentation than...
Watching cartoons can make kids fat
New York, July 14 (IANS) Children consume more high-calorie food such as cookies and candy after observing egg-shaped cartoon characters that they perceive to...
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...
New gene map shows cancer’s weak link
Toronto, Nov 27 (IANS) Scientists have mapped out the genes that keep our cells alive, thereby revealing which genes are crucial in diseases like...
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...
