Passive smoking in childhood increases COPD risk
London, July 11 (IANS) Passive smoking in childhood or during teenage years may increase risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive ailment...
Walnuts, soybean may prevent risk for diabetes
Walnuts, soybean may prevent risk for diabetes
Washington, July 20 (IANS) Eating more unsaturated fats like walnuts and soybean in place of dietary carbohydrate can...
Antiviral compound fully protects monkeys from Ebola
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) A compound that blocks the Ebola virus's ability to replicate has been found to provide full protection to monkeys...
Alcohol-related liver cancer may have worse prognosis
Alcohol-related liver cancer may have worse prognosis
London, March 28 (IANS) Patients with alcohol-related liver cancer do not live as long as patients with liver...
Coordinated action needed to curb hepatitis: WHO
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for coordinated action to detect, control and treat hepatitis in the wake...
Diet, exercise don’t avert diabetes in obese women
London, July 10 (IANS) A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, while effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent...
Even the smell of alcohol can make it irresistible!
London, March 18 (IANS) Are you trying to cut out on alcohol? Stay away even from its smell as, according to a new study,...
Kangaroo mother care helps premature babies thrive
Kangaroo mother care helps premature babies thrive
Toronto, Dec 12 (IANS) Kangaroo mother care, a method of caring for preterm infants that keeps the tiny...
Migraine can put women at higher risk
Migraine can put women at higher risk of heart diseases
London, June 15 (IANS) Women who suffer from migraine headaches have an increased risk of...
Steps to keep heart ailments away from diabetic kids
Steps to keep heart ailments away from diabetic kids
Sydney, July 6 (IANS) Children who have Type-1 diabetes can improve their cardiovascular health simply by...
