Air pollution may raise heart
Air pollution may raise heart disease risk
New York, May 25 (IANS) Long-term exposure to air pollution is likely to increase the risk of heart...
India, France to make cheaper cancer, cardiovascular drugs
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) AIIMS in collaboration with France-based FAM-Medical Academy Foundation and the French embassy in India has decided to develop cheaper...
Protein in blood can predict fatal kidney disease
New York, Oct 20 (IANS) Researchers have found that presence of a protein in blood can be an early indicator of end-stage renal disease...
Overweight men at increased risk
Overweight men at increased risk of prostate cancer
London, June 3 (IANS) Men should try to maintain a healthy weight as researchers have found that...
Brain stimulation can reduce high-calorie food cravings
Brain stimulation can reduce high-calorie food cravings
Toronto, July 21 (IANS) Non-invasive stimulation of a specific brain area can reduce food cravings, particularly for high-calorie...
Discrimination could lead to heavy drinking
Discrimination could lead to heavy drinking
New York, July 1 (IANS) People who face discrimination because of their identities - whether based on race, sexual...
New contact lenses, wink-control glasses for better vision
London, Feb 16 (IANS) A Swiss researcher has unveiled a first-of-its-kind telescopic contact lens, giving hope to millions suffering from low vision and age-related...
Gene that influences women’s body shape and diabetes risk
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Researchers have identified a genetic variant that regulates hundreds of genes that govern how and where women's bodies store...
Why we avoid taking stairs
Toronto, July 10 (IANS) Close proximity of a staircase to an escalator that seems so much faster and more convenient discourage people from making...
How much you drink may depend on fellow drinkers
How much you drink may depend on fellow drinkers
London, Sep 13 (IANS) People's decisions on whether or not to drink more may be influenced...
