Sitting or standing too long is hazardous for health
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The memo is out: when at work, stand for a minimum two hours if you want a healthier, longer...
Morning walk can give you a good night’s sleep
New York, June 5 (IANS) If you are having sleep problems, walking a little can go a long way in resolving them, suggests a...
‘Cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of cancer death’
London, June 5 (IANS) Women who take cholesterol-lowering drugs might have a reduced risk of death caused by cancer, suggests a new study.
During a...
Birth control chemicals adversely affect parenting behaviour
New York, June 4 (IANS) Exposure of parents to an endocrine-disrupting chemicals - an active component of birth control pills - can adversely affect...
Obese women face increased health risk during pregnancy
London, June 4 (IANS) Women with obesity have a range of increased health risks in pregnancy, both for them and their babies, compared with...
Blood type linked to Alzheimer’s risk
London, June 4 (IANS) People with an 'O' blood type have more grey matter in their brain, which helps to protect against Alzheimer, than...
Poor sleep increases pain in knee osteoarthritis
New York, June 4 (IANS) Poor sleep can amplify pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) - a degenerative joint disease that causes pain...
Why are cats picky about eating?
New York, June 3 (IANS) Ever wondered why your kitten is such a picky and fussy eater? This is because cat's taste receptors respond...
This Thing Called Cancer
Cancer. The word has a somewhat mythical element to it, no?
After all, Cancer happens to other people. It happens to persons who exist somewhere...
World No Tobacco Day 2015 -Take a Pledge to Stop Tobacco Abuse
Mangaluru: World Health Organisation (WHO) marks 'World No Tobacco Day (WNTD)' every year on 31st May to highlight health risks associated with tobacco use...
