Delhi health minister holds emergency meet over dengue
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain on Sunday held an emergency meeting to review the status of dengue cases in...
Gambling linked to ‘risk-taking behaviour’ in teens: Study
Rome, Feb 5 (IANS) High prevalence of gambling among teenagers is linked to "risk-taking behaviour" such as use of alcohol, cigarettes, or cannabis, according...
Why diet foods don’t satisfy us
New York, June 12 (IANS) Evolution has trained our brain to expect calories or energy from sweet-tasting foods and that is why low-calorie cookies...
How inflammation in the gut ups risk of colon cancer
New York, Feb 5 (IANS) Chronic inflammation in the gut increases the risk of colon cancer -- the second-largest cause of cancer death in...
Viagra ingredient found in dietary supplements
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Be warned! New research has revealed that you might be inadvertently taking an active ingredient of Viagra in your dietary...
Iron deficiency widespread in pregnant women
Iron deficiency widespread in pregnant women
London, July 24 (IANS) Iron deficiency affects one in five of the world's population and is more prevalent in...
IUDs may prevent cervical cancer risk
IUDs may prevent cervical cancer risk
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Intrauterine devices (IUDs) -- considered as a safe and highly effective contraception method --...
Severe pain may increase risk of dying early
Severe pain may increase risk of dying early
London, June 7 (IANS) Middle-aged adults suffering from severe pain persistently that interferes with daily life may...
High BP rates among India’s young adults ‘unexpectedly’ more
High BP rates among India's young adults 'unexpectedly' more
New York, Jan 30 (IANS) Hypertension among young adults in India is higher than previously estimated...
Zika cases rise to 151 in Singapore
Zika cases rise to 151 in Singapore
Singapore, Sep 2 (IANS) Thirty-one new cases of Zika have been confirmed in Singapore, raising to 151 the...
