Hypertension, hard labour raise women’s risk of heart disease
London, Feb 15 (IANS) Hypertensive women with physically demanding jobs are at nearly three times higher risk of ischaemic heart disease, a condition that...
Kerala government to fund schools for mentally-challenged
Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) In a major effort towards realisation of the dreams of hundreds of mentally-challenged children, the Kerala government on Wednesday decided...
Eat grapes to help lower obesity risk
New York, May 5 (IANS) Consuming grapes combined with a diet rich in saturated fats can lower obesity risk as well as improve gut...
TB can cause infertility in women, say experts
TB can cause infertility in women, say experts
New Delhi: Tuberculosis (TB) bacterium primarily affects the lungs, but can also spread and cause secondary infections...
High dose influenza shots more effective in older people
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly...
Early use of weed may lower IQ, affect brain function
Early use of weed may lower IQ, affect brain function
Toronto, Oct 6 (IANS) Individuals who were exposed to marijuana from a young age can...
New gene identified as diabetes culprit
New gene identified as diabetes culprit
New York, Sep 1 (IANS) Using the gene editing technology called CRISPR and other sophisticated scientific tools, researchers have...
How to keep nutrients intact in food
How to keep nutrients intact in food
New Delhi: Raw foods are said to be the healthiest for the body as cooking through traditional methods...
Smartphone device can spot cancer faster
Washington, April 14 (IANS) A smartphone-based device developed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) can help doctors perform rapid and accurate molecular diagnosis...
Mediterranean diet for healthy brain
Mediterranean diet for healthy brain
London, Jan 6 (IANS) A Mediterranean diet, comprising fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish, may help older adults to retain...
