Fat levels in blood may lead to Alzheimer’s
July 19th, 2012 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 19 (IANS) Higher levels of a certain fat in the blood called ceramides may elevate a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a US study says."Our study identifies ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Mom’s smoking during pregnancy ups SIDS risk
November 10th, 2010 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): A new research has suggested that maternal smoking during pregnancy is a major risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), with nicotine likely as the active agent.Researchers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Cognitive behaviour therapy helps ease anxiety in older adults
April 8th, 2009 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): A new study from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston has found that cognitive behaviour therapy can significantly improve mental health in older adults with generalised anxiety disorder.Generalized anxiety ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
60-second hair count may be a reliable method to assess normal hair loss
June 17th, 2008 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 17 (ANI): Studying hair loss in 60 healthy men without evidence of baldness, scientifically known as alopecia, a team of US researchers has come to the conclusion that performing ... Read more...
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How much hair do you really shed every day?
June 17th, 2008 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 17 (IANS) Although prevalent belief insists that humans shed 100 hairs daily, no one is quite sure, according to a new study. The current belief also lacks scientific basis and ... Read more...
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Drinking juice not linked to being overweight in kids
June 3rd, 2008 - 11:20 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Kids who drink 100-percent juice are no more likely to be overweight than children who do not drink juice, finds a new study.In fact, they may have ... Read more...
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Vitamin E helps Alzheimer’s patients live longer
April 16th, 2008 - 10:51 am ICT by admin
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Vitamin E appears to help patients with Alzheimer's survive longer than those who don't take the vitamin, according to a study. Known to delay the progression of moderately ... Read more...
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