Over 40 common genes found in autism and cancer
New York, May 4 (IANS) Researchers have identified 43 specific genes with autism susceptibility that also have an association with cancer.
The findings suggest that...
Deprived of proper sleep? You may become obese
Deprived of proper sleep? You may become obese
London, Nov 3 (IANS) Lack of proper sleep may result in people consuming extra 385 kilocalories (kcal)...
Quitting junk food cause withdrawals as drug addiction: Study
Quitting junk food cause withdrawals as drug addiction: Study
New York: If you are planning to deprive your taste buds of junk food such as...
Eating blue maize may reduce BP, cholesterol, fat
Eating blue maize may reduce BP, cholesterol, fat
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) Consuming blue maize may help prevent metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of...
Puberty onset predicts later life diseases
London, June 21 (IANS) The age at which children hit puberty is linked to diseases that they develop later on in their lives, says...
Common myths about exercise among women
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) A few women are scared of squats because they are said to be bad for knees. This and more...
Antidepressants up risk of death: Study
Antidepressants up risk of death: Study
Toronto, Sep 15 (IANS) Medications commonly prescribed to reduce depression and anxiety may increase the risk of death by...
Brain’s GPS system influenced by environment’s shape
London, Feb 12 (IANS) Patterns created by the brain's grid cells, which are believed to guide navigation, are modified by the shape of the...
Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood
Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Children with below-average height may be at higher risk of suffering a...
Quit smoking to offset arthritis risk: Study
Quit smoking to offset arthritis risk: Study
New York: Long-term smoking cessation in women was associated with a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared...
