Vitamin D deficiency reaching epidemic proportions in India – Dr Michael Holick
Vitamin D deficiency reaching epidemic proportions in India - Dr Michael Holick
With 80% prevalance, major cause behind diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis and cancer
Bengaluru: Vitamin D...
How weight-loss surgery reduces sugar craving
New York, Nov 20 (IANS) Weight loss surgery curbs sugar craving by acting on the brain's reward system, a new study has found.
The researchers...
Gene linked to brain damage in pre-term infants identified
Gene linked to brain damage in pre-term infants identified
London, Sep 6 (IANS) Researchers have identified a gene thought to be associated with the types...
High blood sugar levels could increase BP
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Increased sugar levels in blood change the behaviour of blood vessels making them contract more strongly than normal which could...
Online counselling may help to lose weight
Online counselling may help to lose weight
London, July 28 (IANS) Online behavioural counselling tool can be effective at helping people lose weight, revealed a...
Mouth cancer rates in Britain up 68% in 20 years
Mouth cancer rates in Britain up 68% in 20 years
London, Nov 26 (IANS) Rates of mouth cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in...
Long-term use of opioid may increase risk of depression
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) Opioids may cause short-term improvement in mood but its long-term use imposes risk of new onset of depression, says...
Love drinking? Raise a toast to moderation
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Have you heard of "Holiday Heart Syndrome"? It happens when a non-drinker or a light drinker gives in to...
Depression of expectant father linked to premature birth
London, Jan 20 (IANS) While depression in women during pregnancy is known to be associated with low birth weight and increased risk of premature...
Turmeric might hold key to curbing E Coli outbreak
Washington (PTI): Turmeric can be used for making antibacterial surfaces for food processing, preparation and packaging and help in curbing E coli outbreak, according to...
