Obesity raises risk of premature death in men
Obesity raises risk of premature death in men
London, July 14 (IANS) Men who are overweight or obese are nearly three times more at the...
Aussie scientists confident of stopping Zika virus
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) Australian scientists have moved a step closer to preventing the spread of Zika virus, after exposing mosquitoes to bacterium that...
Common anti-depressants linked to bone fracture risk in women
New York, June 26 (IANS) A class of anti-depressants commonly prescribed to curb menopausal symptoms may boost bone fracture risk, warns a study.
The heightened...
Here’s the secret to appear cool
Here's the secret to appear cool
New York, April 15 (IANS) Want to appear more cool to others? Try smiling instead of showing an inexpressive...
Heavy smokers gain more weight after quitting
New York, Aug 14 (IANS) Heavy smokers are likely to gain more weight after quitting than light to moderate smokers, says a new study.
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Indian-origin teen creates low-cost robotic arm
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager has won accolades for an inexpensive robotic arm he created for his school science fair...
Connecting ‘silos’: Interdependence is key to #endTB in sustainable development era
Connecting 'silos': Interdependence is key to #endTB in sustainable development era
(CNS): When major weak spots go beyond the purview of the health ministry, inter-sectoral...
Weight loss with protein-rich diet linked to better sleep
New York, March 25 (IANS) Overweight middle-aged adults losing weight with a protein-rich diet are more likely to sleep better, than those who are...
Brain cells that help control appetite identified
Toronto, May 13 (IANS) Opening doors to development of new drugs to control weight gain and obesity, researchers have identified brain cells that play...
How to avoid dreaded chocolate ‘bloom’
New York, May 7 (IANS) Get put off by the whitish coating called a bloom on your chocolate's surface? A new study helps confectioners...
