Common diabetes drug works in gut not bloodstream: Study
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, researchers have found that the common diabetes drug metformin's primary effect occurs in the gut...
Omega-3 levels may better predict mortality risk than cholesterol
Omega-3 levels may better predict mortality risk than cholesterol
London, March 17 (IANS) Measuring the levels of Omega-3 fatty acids present in the blood may...
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...
Scientists discover hundreds of new ‘smart genes’
Scientists discover hundreds of new 'smart genes'
Sydney, June 27 (IANS) Scientists have identified hundreds of new genes associated with intelligence.
In a joint research project...
Hair, beauty trends for the summer bride
Hair, beauty trends for the summer bride
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) With the bridal season comes the makeup, skin and haircare woes. Confused weather...
Even eating pulses can help you shed a bit of weight
Toronto, March 31 (IANS) A source of protein for the poor and rich alike, just one serving of pulses daily can also contribute to...
Irregular heartbeat may cause serious health hazards
Irregular heartbeat may cause serious health hazards
London, Sep 8 (IANS) Irregular heartbeat -- also known as atrial fibrillation -- may lead to serious health...
Mechanism behind human ageing revealed
New York (IANS) A new research has linked the ageing process to the deterioration of tightly packaged bundles of cellular DNA.
Scientists in the US...
Anti-diabetes campaign among children launched in Scotland
Edinburgh, Nov 29 (IANS) A campaign has been launched in Scotland to encourage warning signs of type 1 diabetes to be spotted early in...
How turmeric helps heart failure patients
How turmeric helps heart failure patients
New York: Curcumin -- the active compound in turmeric -- may repair exercise intolerance faced by patients with heart...
