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...
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...
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,...
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...
Cancer drug shows potential to slow ageing
London, June 26 (IANS) A drug normally used to treat skin cancer has been found to delay the onset of age-related deaths by slowing...
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 tied to lower pain tolerance
London, May 1 (IANS) People suffering from insomnia and other sleep problems have increased sensitivity to pain, a new research, involving over 10,000 adults,...
Menstrual cycle abnormalities worsens bone health in athletes
New York, July 2 (IANS) Women sports persons with menstrual cycle abnormalities may be at at greater risk of bone stress injuries and fractures,...
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
Blood donors in Lucknow include only 2 pc women
Blood donors in Lucknow include only 2 pc women
Lucknow: Women constitute merely two per cent of blood donors in Uttar Pradesh's capital city.
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