Quit smoking as it won’t make you shed fat
New York, April 7 (IANS) Even as the idea that smoking helps control weight is baseless, women smokers who believe so are less likely...
High blood sugar levels could increase BP
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Increased sugar levels in blood change the behaviour of blood vessels making them contract more strongly than normal which could...
Yogic breathing can help fight depression
Yogic breathing can help fight depression
New York, Nov 23 (IANS) Meditation can help alleviate severe depression in people who do not fully respond to...
Nicotine may restore brain activity in schizophrenic patients
Nicotine may restore brain activity in schizophrenic patients
New York, Jan 24 (IANS) Nicotine may have a direct impact on the restoration of normal brain...
Phone use limit can reverse sleep problems in a week
Phone use limit can reverse sleep problems in a week
London: Limiting evening exposure to blue-light emitting screens on smartphones, tablets and computers can reverse...
Diabetes drug may not lower baby’s birthweight
London, July 12 (IANS) Treating obese pregnant women with a diabetes drug does not stop their babies from being born overweight, research has found.
Doctors...
Men more friendly than women after conflict: Study
Men more friendly than women after conflict: Study
New York, Aug 8 (IANS) Men tend to show more friendly gestures like handshakes, back pats and...
Arm girth more reliable indicator of malnutrition
New York, May 27 (IANS) Measuring the circumference of the arm of children can lead to better diagnosis of malnutrition than weight-based measurements, says...
Omega-3 fatty acids good for cancer patients: Study
Washington, July 28 (IANS) Adding omega-3 fatty acids to the anti-tumour medications may improve treatment response and quality of life for cancer patients, says...
Living near a landfill ups lung cancer risk
London, May 25 (IANS) People living within five kilometres of a landfill site are at an increased risk of lung cancer and respiratory diseases,...
