Eye colour linked to alcohol dependence
New York, July 2 (IANS) People with blue eyes have a greater chance of becoming alcoholics, says a study.
"This suggests an intriguing possibility --...
Exercise at any age could keep Alzheimer’s away
New York, May 17 (IANS) Regular exercise at any age could keep the mind young and help you stave off Alzheimer's disease and other...
High-fibre diet lowers risk of death, non-communicable diseases: Lancet
High-fibre diet lowers risk of death, non-communicable diseases: Lancet
Wellington: Eating up to 30 grams of naturally-occurring dietary fibre -- such as whole grains, pulses,...
Vitamin B negates pesticide effects on fertility
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) Exposure to a common pesticide used to kill mosquitoes can increase the risk of early miscarriage in women, but...
Men more at risk of rare heart attack after sex: Study
Men more at risk of rare heart attack after sex: Study
New York, Nov 13 (IANS) Men with a history of cardiovascular disease may be...
Can moderate drinking keep dementia at bay?
Can moderate drinking keep dementia at bay?
New York, Aug 2 (IANS) While drinking alcohol in excess is associated with many health hazards, new research...
New anti-obesity drug could block fat absorption
New York, July 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new class of compounds that could prevent fat particles from getting absorbed in the body...
‘Impulsive’ brain area linked to obesity in kids
New York, Nov 24 (IANS) Certain food odours activate the impulse area of the brain in obese children, researchers report, adding that obesity can...
A Vaccine for COVID-19: So Near and Yet So Far
A vaccine for COVID-19: So near and yet so far
With the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) escalating every day globally, we are...
Novel compound to tackle Type-2 diabetes found
New York, Dec 8 (IANS) Scientists have deployed a new drug discovery technique to identify an anti-diabetes compound with a novel mechanism of action.
The...
