Why hereditary diseases are so hard to get rid of
Why hereditary diseases are so hard to get rid of
London, Sep 4 (IANS) Some high-risk gene variants, such as those for Alzheimer's disease or...
Brains of obese people wired to crave fatty foods
Brains of obese people wired to crave fatty foods
Melbourne, March 2 (IANS) The brains of obese people could be "wired" to seek out fatty...
Pre-term delivery ups risk of heart disease in mothers
Pre-term delivery ups risk of heart disease in mothers
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) Mothers who deliver pre-term are at an increased risk of developing...
Prone to cheating? Blame your hormones
New York, July 29 (IANS) People with higher levels of the reproductive hormone testosterone and the stress hormone cortisol are more likely to repeatedly...
Why men can’t recognise gender of new-born babies
London, April 22 (IANS) Gender stereotyping in baby boys and girls may start as young as three months and men recognise gender of the...
Working night shifts not linked to breast cancer
Working night shifts not linked to breast cancer
London, Oct 7 (IANS) Working night shifts has little or no effect on a woman's breast cancer...
Stronger muscles make healthier bones
London, April 15 (IANS) Higher muscle mass, not fat mass, leads to healthier bone development in children, suggests a new research.
"These findings point to...
Childhood stress puts adults at high heart disease risk
Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Persistent psychological stress in childhood owing to various factors can lead to higher risk of heart disease and diabetes in...
Brain cells for emotional memory ….
Brain cells for emotional memory may help us learn fear
New York, July 18 (IANS) The specialised nerve cells in our brain that are responsible...
Sedentary lifestyle making youth
Sedentary lifestyle making youth vulnerable to high BP
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Consumption of fast foods and lack of physical activity are making the...
