Are populations actually ageing more slowly?
London, April 16 (IANS) Faster increases in life expectancy do not necessarily produce faster population ageing, according to a new research.
This counter-intuitive finding was...
More men with breast cancer removing unaffected breast
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) The number of men with breast cancer who underwent surgery to remove the unaffected breast nearly doubled between 2004-2011, says...
Anti-depressant use in pregnancy
Anti-depressant use in pregnancy may lengthen umbilical cord
London, May 10 (IANS) Mothers-to-be please take note! Excessive use of anti-depressants during pregnancy may lengthen the...
Cancer treatment breakthrough by Indian American professor
New York, March 25 (IANS) Queen's University cancer researcher Madhuri Koti has discovered a biomarker that will help lead to better predictions of the...
Common migraine medication during pregnancy can affect baby
New York, March 31 (IANS) Certain medications and treatments long considered safe to treat pregnant women with migraines may have adverse effects on the...
E-cigarette additives impair lung function: Study
E-cigarette additives impair lung function: Study
London: Flavouring and additive ingredients used in e-cigarettes are more likely to increase inflammation and impair lung function, according...
Bullying puts preemies at high depression, anxiety risk
Toronto, Feb 17 (IANS) Prematurely born babies who get bullied by their peers are at an increased risk of developing mental health problems as...
Hormone deficiency in brain may cause binge eating
New York, July 24 (IANS) Absence of an hormone in the brain may trigger overeating behaviour in people who eat for pleasure rather than...
Diabetes drugs linked to heart disease risk: Study
Diabetes drugs linked to heart disease risk: Study
New York: Intake of two commonly used drugs to treat Type-2 diabetes carry a high risk of...
Obesity, weight loss in adolescence may cause permanent bone loss
Obesity, weight loss in adolescence may cause permanent bone loss
New York, Nov 22 (IANS) Teenagers who are obese as well as those who lose...
