Skin tan taking a toll? Opt for strawberries, vitamin C
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Getting a natural tan makes the skin look beautiful, but what to do when sun-exposed parts are way too...
Sleep loss of one night can alter genes
London, July 22 (IANS) Losing even one night of sleep can alter your genes, putting you at an increased risk of obesity and Type...
Anti-ulcer drug may prevent stomach cancer
Toronto, July 22 (IANS) A short course of two medicines commonly used to eliminate the bacterium that causes ulcers may reduce the risk of...
Teenage friendships end soon: Study
New York, July 21 (IANS) Differences can cause conflict in friendships formed during teenage years and therefore lead to their early dissolution, says a...
‘Pill on a string’ can detect cancer early
London, July 21 (IANS) A pill on a string can help doctors detect esophageal cancer at an early stage, says a new study.
Understanding how...
Mild drinking can lower disability in chronic pain patients
London, July 21 (IANS) Treating chronic widespread pain with a glass of wine or a pint of beer may not sound like a good...
Poverty damages growth of child’s brain: Study
Washington, July 21 (IANS) Children living in poverty may face long-lasting negative consequences on brain development as also on emotional health and academic achievement,...
Newspapers can predict your country’s obesity levels
New York, July 21 (IANS) What you are reading now can actually reveal whether your country will be skinnier or fatter in three years,...
Arthritis drug beats untreatable eczema
New York, July 21 (IANS) Treatment with a drug approved for rheumatoid arthritis has led to dramatic improvement in six patients with moderate to...
Common myths about exercise among women
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) A few women are scared of squats because they are said to be bad for knees. This and more...