Iraqi authorities on high cholera alert
Baghdad, Sep 21 (IANS) Iraqi authorities are taking strict measures to contain the outbreak of cholera in the country after the death of four...
Anti-inflammatory diet may cut bone loss risk in women
Anti-inflammatory diet may cut bone loss risk in women
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Regular consumption of anti-inflammatory products such as vegetables, fruits, fish and...
Study shows how oxygen can kill DNA
Moscow, April 6 (IANS) A new study by an international team of scientists has revealed conditions under which a body produces more superoxide --...
Why West Nile virus is more dangerous in the elderly
New York, July 26 (IANS) West Nile virus (WNV) is particularly dangerous in older people, who account for a large number of severe cases...
Night shifts may raise risk of diabetes
Night shifts may raise risk of diabetes
New York, Feb 13 (IANS) Do you frequently work in night shifts? Beware, you are more likely to...
Common diabetes drug may cut weight in autistic kids
Common diabetes drug may cut weight in autistic kids
Toronto, Aug 25 (IANS) A drug commonly used as the front-line treatment for Type-2 diabetes may...
Blood test to spot pancreatic cancer comes closer
New York, June 26 (IANS) Researchers, including one of the Indian-origin, have found a blood test effective in detecting pancreatic cancer in human patients.
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Hit gym four hours after studying
Hit gym four hours after studying to boost memory
London, June 17 (IANS) Unable to retain your memory? A new study suggests that physical exercise...
Exercise helps reduce daytime sleepiness
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) If you find it too hard to stay awake at work despite a good night's sleep, daily aerobic exercise...
Have curd daily to lower breast cancer risk
Have curd daily to lower breast cancer risk
Toronto, June 25 (IANS) Intake of probiotics may help increase the proportion of beneficial bacteria in the...
