Why Indians at higher risk of diabetes
Sydney, July 11 (IANS) Compared to those in the developed world, middle classes in India and other developing countries are more susceptible to Type-2...
Genetic differences lead to failure of anti-HIV drug
Washington, July 11 (IANS) Genetic variations and not complying with treatment regimens may account for some failures of an anti-HIV drug to treat and...
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...
Interaction with nature good for elders
New York, July 10 (IANS) Reinforcing the beneficial influence of nature on humans, a study highlights the importance of everyday contact with nature for...
Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to starting sex early
New York, July 10 (IANS) Teenagers whose mothers used cocaine while pregnant are much likely to have sexual intercourse before age 15, a study...
Body postures reveal love life
New York, July 10 (IANS) It may sound intriguing to many but how you balance your body in different postures can reveal how stable...
Why we avoid taking stairs
Toronto, July 10 (IANS) Close proximity of a staircase to an escalator that seems so much faster and more convenient discourage people from making...
Uric acid lessens women’s disability after stroke
New York, July 10 (IANS) Uric acid - a chemical that at high levels can lead to serious illness - may lessen women's disability...
Passive smoke ups stroke risk in non-smokers
New York, July 10 (IANS) Second-hand smoke increases the risk of stroke by about 30 percent for nonsmokers, researchers say.
Even after adjusting other stroke...
Genes associated to brain tumour identified
New York, July 10 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new family of genes responsible for the growth of tumour's in a wide spectrum of...
