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...
Fitness, iron levels may boost grades in girls
Fitness, iron levels may boost grades in girls
New York, Jan 26 (IANS) Want to boost academic performance of your daughter? Maintaining a good exercise...
Simple breath test to detect stomach cancer in a jiffy
London, June 24 (IANS) British researchers have developed a breath test that can detect oesophageal and gastric (stomach) cancer in minutes with 90 percent...
Kids born to older mothers are smarter: Study
Kids born to older mothers are smarter: Study
London, Feb 14 (IANS) There's good news for career women. Overturning conventional wisdom, a new study suggests...
Calcium essential for deep sleep: Study
Washington, June 29 (IANS) If you are having sleepless nights, blame it on calcium deficiency as a key calcium channel has been identified as...
Vitamin in milk could prevent pain caused by chemotherapy
Vitamin in milk could prevent pain caused by chemotherapy
New York, Feb 26 (IANS) A vitamin found in milk may be useful for treating or...
High dopamine triggers risk-taking behaviour
Washington, July 8 (IANS) Boosting the levels of brain chemical dopamine can lead to increased risk-taking among people, says new research.
The study, led by...
Follow Mediterranean diet to improve sperm quality
Follow Mediterranean diet to improve sperm quality
London, March 14 (IANS) Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and low-fat dairy products, and...
Strong family ties can cut anxiety in kids
London, July 12 (IANS) Strong relationships with other family members can help raise self-esteem and reduce anxiety in young children at homes where parental...
Night shifts increases cancer risk: Study
London, July 22 (IANS) Higher levels of sex hormones at the 'wrong' time may be blamed for increased cancer risk in night shift workers,...
