Air pollution puts kids at allergy risk
Toronto, May 5 (IANS) Exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould,...
Depression does lead to fuzzy thinking
New York, May 5 (IANS) If you are depressed and feel that your thinking ability has become "fuzzy" or less sharp, you are right.
A...
Student suicide rekindles Goa’s teen-stress debate
Panaji, May 4 (IANS) On a hot and sultry day, the heat was perhaps the last thing on 18-year-old Vishnu Natarajan's mind when he...
With no cure in sight, controlling asthma is essential
With no cure in sight, experts believe that controlling asthma is essential to ensure good quality of life for those living with it. "It...
Avoid one sugary drink a day to cut diabetes risk
London, May 4 (IANS) Replacing one serving of a sugary drink daily with either water or unsweetened tea or coffee can lower the risk...
Genetic link between child prodigies and autism found
Washington, May 3 (IANS) Researchers have found the first evidence of a genetic link between prodigy and autism.
The finding may help explain why the...
Controlling and managing asthma is key to live a normal life
Living a normal life is possible if people with asthma can control and manage the condition well, say experts. This year's World Asthma Day...
Energy drinks-alcohol combo ups drinking abuse: Study
Washington, May 2 (IANS) Teenagers who mix alcohol with energy drinks are four times more likely to face a drinking problem disorder than those...
Hopping food brands may lead to overeating
London, May 1 (IANS) People who eat different types and brands of commonly available food items, such as pizza, are more likely to overeat...
Mechanism behind human ageing revealed
New York (IANS) A new research has linked the ageing process to the deterioration of tightly packaged bundles of cellular DNA.
Scientists in the US...
