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...
Exposure to bad air increases obesity risk
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Exposure to highly polluted air for three-to-eight weeks may lead to an increase in weight, breathing problems and metabolic...
Half the battle won: Need to accelerate roll-out of child-friendly anti-TB drugs
She is a living example of what it is to be the caregiver for children suffering with TB. The past one year seems to have aged her a lot making her look much older than her 32 years. Her fiance and father of her four children contracted TB
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...
Your credit cards may make you depressed
Washington, May 1 (IANS) If you have too many credit cards and overdue bills, you could be at increased risk of depression, as a...
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...
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...
Reduced antibiotic prescription lowers patient satisfaction
London, Dec 7 (IANS) Reduced antibiotic prescribing by doctors is associated with lower patient satisfaction, a Britain-based survey shows.
A 25 percent lower rate of...
Mother’s education can affect daughter’s birth weight
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) Social factors such as a woman's education level and marital status before pregnancy can affect birth weight of her...
Why one should never say or write ‘mentally ill’
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Even subtle differences in how one refers to people with mental illness can affect their attitudes towards such people,...
