Even modest exercise good for the elderly
London, May 16 (IANS) Even modest and regular exercise is good for the elderly as it decreases the risk of death among them, a...
New drug combo has potential for cancer treatment
London, (IANS) The combination of a cholesterol-lowering drug and a contraceptive steroid could be an effective, non-toxic treatment for a range of cancers, says...
Tips for overcoming bad habits
London, May 16 (IANS) Changing your behaviour to break a bad habit can be challenging, but what if there was some help? Hypnotherapist and...
Make kids grow veggies to encourage healthy eating
New York, (IANS) One simple way to make children eat more healthy is to help them grow vegetables in the gardens, says a new...
Three new swine flu testing labs soon in UP
Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday gave an undertaking before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court that three...
Special health ministry drive for clean healthcare facilies
New Delhi, (IANS) The union health ministry on Friday launched a special scheme to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public health care...
Single mothers at poor health risk later in life
London, (IANS) Single motherhood between the ages of 16 and 49 is linked to poorer health in later life in several different countries, says...
New test spots drug use from single fingerprint
London, (IANS) Scientists have developed a new, non-invasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint.
The new fingerprint method can determine whether...
Love Hormone’ helps men shed some flab
New York, (IANS) Does oxytocin, better known as the 'love hormone', have an effect on our metabolism too? Yes, says a new study that...
Artificial pancreas vulnerable to cyber security risk
New York, May 15 (IANS) An artificial pancreas that automatically controls insulin infusion is at a greater risk of cyber security threat that may...
