Obese? Cut down on siting time to curb heart disease risk
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) If you are suffering from obesity, reducing the time spent on watching televion or playing computer games may be...
Possible root cause of asthma found
London, April 23 (IANS) In a major breakthrough that could lead to a cure for asthma within five years, researchers have found that a...
Insomnia hampers productivity of night shift workers
New York, April 28 (IANS) Treating insomnia in night shift workers may improve their work productivity and safety, says a new research.
The researchers found...
Aspirin reverses cancer risk in the obese: Study
London, Aug 18 (IANS) A regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in overweight people with a family history of the...
Brain prosthesis to aid people with memory loss
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a brain prosthesis that can replace or support a damaged part of the brain and help...
Coffee shields you against breast cancer recurrence
London, April 22 (IANS) Drinking just two cups of coffee a day can help inhibit the growth of tumours and reduce the risk of...
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...
Immune-blocking drug could stop cancer re-growth
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Combining chemotherapy with a drug that blocks part of the immune system from going into overdrive might help prevent cancer...
Exercise helps flow of mysterious hormone in your blood
New York, Aug 14 (IANS) An exercise-induced hormone does exists in humans, say scientists, adding that this hormone, called irisin, circulates in the blood...
Sound sleep boosts immune system ‘memory’ too
London, Sep 30 (IANS) A good night's sleep not only strengthens your memory but also strengthens the response-memory of your immune system when it...
