Moderate drinking helps in improved life quality
June 25th, 2012 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 25 (IANS) Drinking in moderation helped one perform better on index measuring dexterity, emotion, mobility and the ability to understand, than abstaining completely.
Researchers from US-based Boston University ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Finance professional named WICB Corporate Secretary
March 29th, 2012 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), March 29 (IANS/CMC) Antiguan Verlyn Faustin has been appointed Corporate Secretary of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), a move president Julian Hunte says will strengthen the operations ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Researchers clarify link between salt, hypertension
January 12th, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) Excessive salt intake might not cause high blood pressure (BP) or hypertension by exerting pressure on the arteries, reveals a study.
"The erroneous concept has prevailed ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Compound that halts poxvirus replication
January 4th, 2012 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Scientists have isolated a compound that inhibits poxviruses from replicating and causing infections such as smallpox, vaccinia and monkeypox.
Study co-author Ken Dower, post-doctoral fellow in ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Indian American to lead US efforts to expand ties with diaspora
July 31st, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 31 (IANS) Mitul Desai, an Indian American international finance and law expert, has been brought in to State Department's South Asia bureau to lead its efforts to expand ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Third generation contraceptive pills much riskier
April 22nd, 2011 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 22 (IANS) Tens of thousands of women should reconsider use of the so-called third generation contraceptive pill to reduce the risk of a potential blood clot.
Women taking ... Read more...
Posted in World |
New contraceptive pills ‘likelier to double blood clot risk’
April 22nd, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 22 (ANI): A U.S. study has found that newer brands of contraceptive pill may increase more than double the risk of dangerous blood clots compared with older types.It is known ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Possible biomarker and therapeutic target for melanoma identified
March 18th, 2011 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 18 (ANI): Scientists have identified a potential new biomarker and therapeutic target for melanoma.The novel cell screening method used in the study also clarifies the process behind tumor metastasis and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
LEDs may help improve cognitive function after traumatic brain injury
March 18th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 18 (ANI): A study found that at-home, daily application of light therapy via light-emitting diodes (LEDs) placed on the forehead and scalp led to improvements in cognitive function and post-traumatic ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Standard re-treatment regimen for TB ‘failing’ in developing world
March 16th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the standard approach to re-treating tuberculosis (TB) in low and middle-income settings is failing.Researchers have called for improved access to rapid diagnostics ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Teens prefer a shot of liquor to a bottle of beer, finds study
March 9th, 2011 - 11:05 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A new study has found that nearly 50 percent of American teenagers would rather have a shot of liquor than a bottle of beer.Teens who prefer liquor are ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Popular drugs could trip sex drive
March 8th, 2011 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 8 (IANS) Drugs commonly used to treat urinary problems or hair loss can produce erectile dysfunction, depression and loss of libido even after the medication ia discontinued.According to ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Hair loss medications can affect men’s sexual health
March 8th, 2011 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 08 (ANI): A new study has shown that 5a-reductase inhibitors, commonly used to treat urinary problems in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and found in popular medications to treat ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
E-ciggies ‘are a promising tool to help smokers quit’
February 9th, 2011 - 11:41 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): A new study has found that electronic cigarettes are a promising tool to help smokers quit, producing six-month abstinence rates nearly double those for traditional nicotine replacement products.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Energy drinks don’t blunt alcohol’s effects: Study
January 13th, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): A new study has suggested that mixing caffeinated 'energy' drinks with alcohol has no effect on enhancing performance on a driving test or improving sustained attention or reaction ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Hair loss drug may result in loss of libido in men
January 12th, 2011 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Scientists have found that 5a-reductase inhibitors (5a-RIs), while improving urinary symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and possible hair loss prevention, produces significant adverse effects in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Cellular mechanism behind chronic inflammation, type 2 diabetes identified
December 22nd, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 22 (ANI): Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have uncovered the cellular mechanism responsible for chronic inflammation and type 2 diabetes.They demonstrated that certain T cells require input ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
E- ciggies much safer than real ones: Study
December 17th, 2010 - 12:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): A new study has suggested that electronic cigarettes, the battery-powered devices that provide tobacco-less doses of nicotine in a vaporized solution, are much safer than real cigarettes.Boston University ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
How specific viruses can kill cancer cells
December 2nd, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): Boston University School of Medicine scientists have discovered a mechanism by which specific viruses acting as oncolytic agents can enter and kill cancer cells.The study was conducted by ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Cost-effective, life-saving intervention for severe childhood malaria
November 30th, 2010 - 3:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 30 (ANI): A new study has suggested that giving emergency artesunate suppositories to children with suspected severe malaria before referring them for treatment is a cost-effective intervention.The research, led by ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New tool that can quickly identify dangerous viruses developed
November 23rd, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): A simple diagnostic tool has been developed by Boston University researchers to quickly identify dangerous viruses like Ebola and Marburg.The biosensor, which is the size of a quarter ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Study says yoga reduces anxiety & improves mood
November 13th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Nov 13 (ANI): Yoga has a greater positive effect on a person's mood and anxiety level than other forms of exercise, according to a study published in the November edition ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Yoga gives a boost to feel-good brain chemical: Study
November 12th, 2010 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 12 (ANI): A new research suggests that yoga has a greater positive effect on a person's mood and anxiety level than walking and other forms of exercise, which may be ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Caffeinated drinks linked to increased risk of gout attacks
November 8th, 2010 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 08 (ANI): People who drink caffeinated drinks are at an increased risk of recurrent gout attacks, suggests a new study.Long-term caffeine intake has been associated with a decreased risk for ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Vegetable intake linked to decreased breast cancer risk
October 13th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): Scientists have found that women with high vegetable intake are less likely to develop estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer than women with low vegetable intake.Investigators of the Boston University ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Community-based treatment of malaria, pneumonia could save lives: Study
September 22nd, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 22 (ANI): A new study has found that community workers can play an important role in combating diseases like malaria, pneumonia and save lives.Researchers at the Boston University School of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Decongestant use during pregnancy cuts risk of premature birth: Study
August 31st, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): The results of a new study indicate that the use of over-the-counter decongestants during pregnancy cuts the risk of premature births.Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) epidemiologist ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Youths who drink wine at family meals less likely to become heavy drinkers
August 20th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): A new study has suggested that youths whose parents allowed them to have alcohol with meals while they were growing up are less likely to develop harmful drinking ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Nothing beats yoga in managing mood, anxiety
August 20th, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) There's nothing to beat yoga for managing mood and anxiety disorders.
These findings by Boston University School of Medicine researchers show a link between yoga, decreased anxiety and ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Yoga better than walking for driving away anxiety, depression
August 20th, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): Feeling down in the dumps? Try Yoga, for it is superior to other forms of exercise in its positive effect on mood and anxiety, says a new study.Researchers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
In India, physical abuse by in-laws common during and after pregnancy
August 17th, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Physical abuse and ill treatment by in-laws during and after pregnancy is a common occurrence in India, says a new study.Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Oral contraceptive use linked to increased risk of breast cancer
August 4th, 2010 - 11:51 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): In a new study, scientists found that African American women who use oral contraceptives have a greater likelihood of developing breast cancer than nonusers.The study results were ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Keeping heart healthy may slow down brain aging
August 3rd, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 3 (ANI): Want to slow down the aging process of your brain? Well, then start keeping you heart healthy, suggests a new study.In the study, people whose hearts pumped less ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Widely used chemicals linked to ADHD in kids
July 21st, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 21 (ANI): A new study has suggested a link between polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFCs), industrial compounds which are widely used in many consumer products, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Boffins identify critical genes for Down syndrome
July 19th, 2010 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 18 (ANI): Scientists have identified critical genes responsible for some aspects of Down syndrome, a well known cause of mental retardation and diseases like Alzheimer's.A team of scientists from the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |