Acupuncture curbs hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
New York, Sep 5 (IANS) Acupuncture may be a viable treatment for women experiencing hot flashes as a result of breast cancer therapies, new...
Drug combo could combat pancreatic cancer
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Pairing an experimental drug with an existing one could provide a more effective way to treat a form of...
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...
Regular sex can help the elderly fight off dementia
London, Feb 16 (IANS) If your are in your 50s and experiencing early signs of dementia, before you schedule an appointment with a doctor,...
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...
Know why you feel thirsty
Toronto, Oct 16 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a mechanism that plays an important role in enabling the brain to detect and prevent dehydration by...
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...
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
Negative mood promotes craving for sweets
New York, July 11 (IANS) Researchers have found that those who suffer defeat or are in negative emotional states tend to crave sweets more...
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...
