The world had 10 times as many obese children and teenagers last year than in 1975, but underweight kids still outnumbered them, a study said Wednesda...
Men whose marriages grow stronger over the years have healthier cholesterol and blood pressure than peers whose unions fall apart, said a study Tuesda...
Scientists have discovered a new way that cells use to fix a dangerous type of DNA damage caused by cancer treatment.A team led by researchers at the ...
Expensive medicines may make you feel worse, according to a study which found that people are more likely to experience stronger side effects when a t...
Eating foods rich in potassium, such as bananas and avocados, daily may prevent hardening of the arteries that can result in heart disease and death, ...
Drinking too many fizzy drinks and eating a lot of sweets may put even otherwise healthy people at increased risk of heart disease, a study has warned...
Vitamin D supplements along with standard medication may halve the risk of suffering a severe asthma attack requiring hospital attendance, a study cla...
Bed bugs are attracted to dirty laundry, say scientists who warn that leaving worn clothes exposed in sleeping areas - especially while staying in hot...
Scientists have developed a revolutionary new blood test for detecting a heart attack that could speed up diagnosis and help patients get out of hospi...
Exposure to cold or high-pressure weather may trigger events leading to hospitalisation or death in elderly patients with heart failure, a study has w...
Being in a good mood when you get a flu vaccination may increase its protective effects, scientists including one of Indian origin have found.Research...
Including nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts and peanuts in your diet may help reduce weight gain and lower the risk obesity, a stud...
Air pollution may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, which can lead to the failure of the organ, a study has warned.Outdoor air pollution ha...
Thirty minutes of exercise five days a week can significantly reduce your risk of dying early and of developing heart disease, even if a sports club o...
Hard water can damage the skin barrier that protects us from external threats like bacteria and sunburns, and lead to the development of eczema, a stu...
Doctors can prescribe cranberry products as the first line of defence against repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs), a study has found. The finding...
London [UK] : Want to know the probable reason why you are not losing weight? According to a new study, your gut bacteria could affect your abili...
Washington D.C. : According to a recent research, a group of scientists in a pilot study of 87 female breast cancer survivors, found that increase in ...
Drinking coffee or tea regularly may lower death risk in women who suffer from diabetes, a study claims.More than 80 per cent of the world's adult pop...
Washington D.C. : Nine-to-five desk job? No matter how much you exercise, you definitely need to take a 'movement break' every half an hour...
Modern lifestyle threats such as smoking, obesity and air pollution are more harmful than exposure to low-level radiation, a study warns.Human populat...
Scientists have for the first time found that carbohydrates on the surface of malaria parasites play a critical role in malaria's ability to infect mo...
Washington D.C. : Beware! People with chronic kidney disease may be vulnerable to the deleterious effects of poor sleep, almost 6.5 hours per night, a...
Washington D.C. : Dear parents! Giving cell phones to your kids can make them more prone to cyberbullying, suggests a recent study. The research,...
Low levels of the 'sunshine vitamin' may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in women, a study has found.Multiple sclerosis (MS) disrup...
Consuming a low calorie diet may help reverse diabetes, according to a study which contradicts the perception that the condition is progressive and in...
Scientists have developed a drug which effectively treats malaria and can help fight strains of the deadly infection that are resistant to existent tr...
Scientists have used a drug to reverse the effects of permanent brain damage in mice, an advance they believe may help create a "concussion pill".When...
New Delhi : According to a research study, Indian poultry farms lack the technical knowhow of European nations and also follow poor rearing prac...
Men who undergo bariatric or weight loss surgery may suffer semen abnormalities and reduced fertility, a study has warned.A meta-analysis of studies i...
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