Weight loss surgery may increase fracture risk
Weight loss surgery may increase fracture risk
London, July 28 (IANS) Severely obese patients undergoing weight loss surgery are more likely to have increased fracture...
High fat diet can combat schizophrenia
Sydney, Dec 18 (IANS) A diet high on fat but very low on carbohydrates which is generally favoured by body-builders may be effective in...
When do boys choose to play with a ball, not doll
When do boys choose to play with a ball, not doll
London, July 18 (IANS) Children as young as nine months-old prefer to play with...
Playing music during biopsy helps to reduce anxiety
Playing music during biopsy helps to reduce anxiety
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) Playing music during biopsy for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment helps patients...
What stops smokers from kicking the butt
New York, April 22 (IANS) In a promising breakthrough for smokers who are trying to quit, neuroscientists have identified circuitry in the brain as...
This ‘selfish’ gene may prevent heart disease
This 'selfish' gene may prevent heart disease
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Scientists have identified a "selfish" gene that can potentially remove cholesterol from blood...
Abortion demand ‘soars’ amid Zika fear
Abortion demand 'soars' amid Zika fear
London, June 23 (IANS) Fears over the Zika virus have contributed to a "huge" increase in the number of...
Smoking can affect breastfeeding habits: Study
Smoking can affect breastfeeding habits: Study
Toronto: Women, please take note. New mothers exposed to cigarette smoke in their homes may stop breastfeeding sooner as...
Monkey brain has ‘hardware’ for mirror self-recognition
Beijing, Jan 9 (IANS) Chinese scientists have shown for the first time that monkeys can be trained to recognise themselves in the mirror.
Mirror self-recognition...
Women with larger waistline are at higher risk of anxiety
Women with larger waistline are at higher risk of anxiety
New York, March 7 (IANS) Ladies, take note. If you are middle-aged with some extra...
