Childhood brain tumours affect working memory of survivors
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) Survivors of childhood brain tumours have lower working memory performance in adulthood compared to healthy adults, new research has...
Belly fat may increase risk of heart diseases
Belly fat may increase risk of heart diseases
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Increasing stomach fat -- also known as the "hidden fat" in abdomen...
Every 9th US adult with gun access is angry
New York, April 9 (IANS) Angry people with access to guns could be potentially dangerous, but a study says that every ninth adult in...
Holding breath beneficial for breast cancer patients
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) New research shows that a breast cancer patient who holds her breath during radiation treatment can greatly reduce exposure...
Opioid use may up hip fracture risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Opioid use may up hip fracture risk in Alzheimer's patients
London: Using strong painkiller opioids doubles the risk of hip fracture among people with Alzheimer's...
E-cigarette additives impair lung function: Study
E-cigarette additives impair lung function: Study
London: Flavouring and additive ingredients used in e-cigarettes are more likely to increase inflammation and impair lung function, according...
Active parent involvement may cut obesity risk in kids
Active parent involvement may cut obesity risk in kids
Toronto, Aug 24 (IANS) Worried about the unhealthy lifestyle of your kids? If yes, take heart.
A...
Shock wave therapy can repair injured muscles fast
Shock wave therapy can repair injured muscles fast
London, July 7 (IANS) Sending low-frequency acoustic shock waves to injured muscles could speed up the healing...
Indian-origin women aborting female foetuses in Australia
Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) More Indian-origin women in Australia are aborting female foetuses because of family and cultural pressures to give birth to boys,...
New anaesthesia technique saves patient with obstructed airway
New anaesthesia technique saves patient with obstructed airway
Sydney, April 10 (IANS) A pioneering anaesthesia technique that makes surgery safer for patients with obstructed airways...
