High-salt diet may boost immune response: Study
London, March 4 (IANS) High-salt diet is bad for health, say numerous studies, but a significant research now reveals that dietary salt could have...
Cancer gene capable of slowing cancer growth
Vienna, March 4 (IANS) The suppression of the known cancer gene "STAT3" may actually be counter-productive in the fight against some cancers, an international...
Relax! Adults only catch flu about twice a decade
London, March 4 (IANS) Adults over the age of 30 only catch flu about once every five years, researchers have calculated.
While children get flu...
Buttock augmentation surgery found safe
New York, March 3 (IANS) Women eyeing that perfect derriere through plastic surgery for "butt augmentation" may find comfort in a new research that...
Peanut consumption boosts your heart health
New York, March 3 (IANS) Including peanuts and nuts in your daily diet provides a simple and inexpensive way to lower your risk of...
Alzheimer’s begins to form as early as age 20
Washington, March 2 (IANS) The risk of developing Alzheimer's later in life begins as early as age 20 in some people -- a much...
Hunger-controlling neurons made from skin cells
Washington, March 2 (IANS) In a pioneering feat, researchers have successfully converted adult human skin cells into neurons of the type that regulate appetite.To...
Less painful treatment for enlarged prostates
New York, March 2 (IANS) Men with enlarged prostates can avail of a new, "less painful" treatment, research led by an Indian-origin physician has...
Innovative treatment breaks chronic migraine cycle
New York, March 2 (IANS) People suffering from chronic migraine may soon heave a sigh of relief as researchers have found promise in a...
Strong beliefs can treat nicotine addiction
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Harnessing addicts in a strong belief system can help induce physiological changes to reverse-engineer nicotine addiction, a study suggests.
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