More obesity among higher educated in poor countries
London, Oct 1 (IANS) In poor countries, obesity is more common among the higher educated, while in rich countries, obesity is more common among...
‘Paper machine’ to detect cancer
New York (IANS) Scientists have developed a portable, low-cost "paper machine" for point-of-care detection of infectious diseases, genetic conditions and cancer.
Using materials costing less...
Consuming rice may put infants at higher urinary arsenic risk
New York, April 26 (IANS) Beware, if you are feeding your infant with rice or rice products! According to a new study, infants who...
‘Look cool’ pressure bad for kids
London, Sep 11 (IANS) The pressure to be cool, look good and own the 'right stuff' is detrimental to many children and teenagers, psychologists,...
Breastfeeding secrets every mom should know
Breastfeeding secrets every mom should know
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Breastfeeding seems to be a most natural process, but to some, it may be...
New nanodrug tracks cancer treatment effectiveness in real time
New York, March 29 (IANS) Using a nanoparticle that delivers a drug and then glows green when cancer cells begin dying, Indian origin researchers...
Diet, exercise don’t avert diabetes in obese women
London, July 10 (IANS) A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, while effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent...
Short lunch periods bad for kids
New York, Sep 12 (IANS) A longer lunch period at school could make children healthier as researchers have found that students with less than...
Here’s the secret to maintaining weight loss
Here's the secret to maintaining weight loss
New York: Staying in shape is no mean job as people often find that they quickly regain the...
Just one week of sleep loss can hamper ‘good’ cholesterol
London, April 22 (IANS) Lack of sleep will not only alter your mood and make your days drowsy, sleep loss can also influence cholesterol...
