Two-drug combo can treat depression in elderly
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) An antidepressant drug, if taken along with a antipsychotic pill, can better help the elderly with hard-to-treat depression, a clinical...
Engaging in physical activities may make you happier
Engaging in physical activities may make you happier
New York, April 5 (IANS) Brisk walking, gardening or weightlifting help you lose weight. But did you...
Brain molecule that may drive cocaine addiction
Brain molecule that may drive cocaine addiction
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Increased levels of a molecule in the brain, called hypocretin, may contribute to...
Punjab gets WHO award for campaign against tobacco
Chandigarh, May 27 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday announced it was honouring Punjab for its exemplary campaign against tobacco, an official...
Knee pain can trigger depression in elderly
Knee pain can trigger depression in elderly
Tokyo, March 24 (IANS) Knee pain in the elderly, which can damage the quality of life, can make...
Rapid BP drop in middle age linked to dementia later
Rapid BP drop in middle age linked to dementia later
New York, March 11 (IANS) Middle-aged people who experience rapid drop in blood pressure often...
Novel laser method to create new-age smartphones
New York, March 22 (IANS) Researchers from the University of Missouri have developed a method of transferring an energy source to virtually any shape...
Gestational diabetes may increase risk of kidney damage
Gestational diabetes may increase risk of kidney damage
New York, May 22 (IANS) Gestational diabetes -- high blood sugar condition during pregnancy -- may cause...
Oral antibiotics may up risk of kidney stones: Study
Oral antibiotics may up risk of kidney stones: Study
New York, May 11 (IANS) Children and adults treated with oral antibiotics may have a higher...
Adult hearts lack stem cells: Study
Adult hearts lack stem cells: Study
London: Heart stem cells that might repair the heart muscle after a heart attack do not exist in adults,...
