Common chemicals may reduce vitamin D levels
Common chemicals may reduce vitamin D levels
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Exposure to certain common chemicals called endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in several consumer products,...
Lead exposure in mothers can affect offspring
New York, Oct 4 (IANS) Mothers with high levels of lead in their blood not only affect the foetal cells of their unborn children,...
How humans got their bigger brains
How humans got their bigger brains
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Modern humans have brains that are more than three times larger than our closest...
Protecting the health & well-being of the young
Protecting the health & well-being of the young
Approximately 1 billion young people in Asia and the Pacific region are between 10-24 years old, constituting...
Eat safe in summer
Eat safe in summer
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Food tends to spoil more quickly during the summer. It is important to pay extra attention...
Contraceptive pills driving fall in ovarian cancer deaths
Contraceptive pills driving fall in ovarian cancer deaths
London, Sep 6 (IANS) Widespread use of oral contraceptives has driven the fall in deaths from ovarian...
Nearly half the world hates smooches
London, July 15 (IANS) Nearly half of all societies in the world find smooches repulsive and even gross, according to a study,
To reach this...
Milk is just what your brain ordered
New York, March 25 (IANS) Milk is not just good for babies, but for adults as well -- at least their brains. New research...
Sitting or standing too long is hazardous for health
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The memo is out: when at work, stand for a minimum two hours if you want a healthier, longer...
Insomnia risk in women higher during menopause transition
New York, Oct 15 (IANS) Risk for developing insomnia goes up significantly in women during the transition period to menopause, says a new study.
Insomnia...
