Astronauts at increased risk of gut diseases
Beijing, Aug 6 (IANS) Prolonged spaceflight may effect changes in the bacteria residing inside the gut, making astronauts vulnerable to inflammatory bowel diseases, says...
Calcium pills may put elderly women at heart attack risk
London, May 13 (IANS) Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may prevent bone fractures in elderly women but the net benefits may be outweighed...
Generic drug can reduce treatment cost for cancer patients
New York, March 16 (IANS) Patients suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)-- a rare form of cancer -- can get huge financial benefits if...
Household air pollution may up risk
Household air pollution may up risk of heart attack
New York, June 14 (IANS) Long-term exposure to household air pollution from fuels, such as kerosene...
Route to shiny, healthy nails
Route to shiny, healthy nails
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Increase your intake of iron, calcium and massage your nails with olive oil to keep...
Massage your way to healthy body after baby
Massage your way to healthy body after baby
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) A common lingering concern from pregnancy is the subsequent weight gain, but...
Toxic gas new frontier for regulating hypertension
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Widely considered simply a malodourous toxic gas, hydrogen sulfide may help treat high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
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Diabetes can impair hearing: Study
New York, April 25 (IANS) Diabetes can damage the auditory system, new research has found, suggesting that clinicians should include the testing of hearing...
Anaesthetic gases raising Earth’s temperature too
London, April 8 (IANS) Anaesthetic gases may help doctors to cause temporary loss of sensation in patients and carry out surgery smoothly, but by...
Simple ways to protect lips during summer
Simple ways to protect lips during summer
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Lip care is very important in summer. So, keep your lip balm handy...
