Pain, physical function improve after weight-loss surgery
New York, April 10 (IANS) People with severe obesity who undergo bariatric surgery are likely to experience improvement in pain, physical function and walking...
Nearly half the world hates smooches
London, July 15 (IANS) Nearly half of all societies in the world find smooches repulsive and even gross, according to a study,
To reach this...
Holding breath beneficial for breast cancer patients
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) New research shows that a breast cancer patient who holds her breath during radiation treatment can greatly reduce exposure...
Researchers identify potential new way to treat HIV
Researchers identify potential new way to treat HIV
New York, Aug 24 (IANS) Targetting human proteins rather than the ever-mutating viruses may offer a more...
Abusive partners put women at greater sexual risk
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) Women who have sex with physically or sexually abusive partners are at greater risk of being infected with sexually-transmitted diseases,...
Common diabetes drug works in gut not bloodstream: Study
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, researchers have found that the common diabetes drug metformin's primary effect occurs in the gut...
A fasting diet may help to reverse diabetes
A fasting diet may help to reverse diabetes
New York, Feb 24 (IANS) A type of fasting diet may reprogramme pancreas cells, promote the growth...
Wear sunglasses to avoid eye damage
New York, May 4 (IANS) Are you suffering from irritation in the eyes? Wear sunglasses to protect your vision from the sun's ultraviolet rays...
Excess, insufficient sleep may raise diabetes risk in men
Excess, insufficient sleep may raise diabetes risk in men
London, June 30 (IANS) Sleeping more or less than the average seven hours may increase the...
Exercise may beat genetic predisposition to obesity in elderly women
Exercise may beat genetic predisposition to obesity in elderly women
New York, May 18 (IANS) Ladies, stop blaming genes for your larger waistline as you...
