Bad fat could decline memory
May 18th, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 18 (IANS) Certain types of fat are linked with deteriorating memory and mental functioning, says a new study.
For instance, a 'bad' fat such as saturated fat or ... Read more...
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Quit smoking - feel happier, healthier
December 14th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) Some smokers have concerns that their quality of life may deteriorate if they stop smoking but research shows that those who kick the butt feel more ... Read more...
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New tool accelerates diabetes diagnosis
November 20th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 20 (IANS)A new diagnostic tool would enable doctors diagnose a patient's diabetic condition much faster and more comprehensively, reveals a study.Even the number of mouse clicks required to ... Read more...
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Stress likely to reduce brain size of preterm babies
October 4th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) Infants born prematurely are placed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to help them develop fully. They are likely to be exposed to stress factors ... Read more...
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Kids in mouldy homes more at risk of asthma
August 4th, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) Kids staying in mouldy homes have three times greater odds of developing asthma by the age of seven.
"Early life exposure to mould seems to play ... Read more...
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Crop with deeper roots could slash CO2 levels
August 4th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Rearing crops whose roots burrow a metre deeper into the ground than those of existing plants could slash carbon dioxide (CO2) levels.
Douglas Kell, professor of ... Read more...
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New material may restore vocal cords
July 15th, 2011 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 15 (IANS) A polymer gel, developed by scientists, could be implanted into scarred vocal cords to restore their normal functioning.The gel, which mimics key traits of human vocal ... Read more...
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Obesity, not alcohol, greater risk for fatty liver
May 31st, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 31 (IANS) Being overweight and resistant to insulin makes for a greater risk for a fatty liver than moderate amounts of alcohol, warn researchers.
It has long been ... Read more...
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Vitamin D speeds up recovery in multiple sclerosis
May 23rd, 2011 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 23 (IANS) Higher levels of vitamin D and sunlight exposure seem to lower relapse risk in multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers, a study says.MS is a chronic degenerative and ... Read more...
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Study provides new insight into Parkinson’s disease
April 5th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): A new study has provided the first link between the most common genetic risk factor for Parkinson's and the hallmark accumulation of a protein called alpha-synuclein within the ... Read more...
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Working 11 hours can up heart attack risk by 67 percent
April 5th, 2011 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 5 (IANS) People who spend more than 11 hours a day at work increase their chances of having a heart attack by 67 percent, a study has found.
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11-hour work days ‘can increase heart attack risk by 67pc’
April 5th, 2011 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 5 (ANI): Those who spend more than 11 hours at work increase their chance of having a heart attack by two thirds, according to a new study.Researchers from University College ... Read more...
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Cannabis ingredient ‘can boost cancer patients’ appetites, sense of taste’
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A new study has suggested that the active ingredient in cannabis can help cancer patients regain their appetites and sense of taste.Loss of appetite is common among cancer ... Read more...
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Losing hair at 20 linked to increased risk of prostate cancer
February 16th, 2011 - 11:38 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): A French study has found that men who start to lose hair at the age of 20 are more likely to develop prostate cancer in later life.The research ... Read more...
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Study: Echinacea isn’t an effective treatment for the common cold
December 21st, 2010 - 8:44 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Wisconsin, Dec 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Herbal medicine enthusiasts were very happy when it emerged that Echinacea does indeed cure cold.They might be disappointed now because latest study has revealed that the plant ... Read more...
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Shrinking brain in dementia prompts overeating
November 16th, 2010 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 16 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that a shrinkage in the brain is the reason why some people with dementia are compulsive overeaters, paving the way for better diagnosis and new ... Read more...
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B-Vitamins ease depression among stroke victims
October 29th, 2010 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 29 (IANS) Victims of stroke who regularly take B-vitamins are better able to combat depression.Researchers demonstrated for the first time that they could reduce the risk of depressive symptoms after ... Read more...
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Skipping sleep halves fat loss
October 5th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 5 (IANS) Dieters should get a full night's sleep to be able to lose fat, says a new study.Cutting back on sleep more than halved the amount of fat ... Read more...
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Contraception device may help treat endometrial cancer
September 29th, 2010 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 29 (ANI): A new study has suggested that intrauterine devices, originally developed as contraceptives, can also be used to treat and cure cancer of the endometrium.The finding opens the way ... Read more...
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Women most vulnerable to PTSD in their 50s
July 21st, 2010 - 12:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 21 (ANI): Researchers have found that men are most vulnerable to Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between the ages of 41 and 45 years, while women are most vulnerable at 51 ... Read more...
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Eating chocolate halves life-threatening risks during pregnancy
July 9th, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 9 (ANI): A study has suggested that eating chocolate at least three times a week can help reduce life-threatening conditions from developing in pregnant women.The study found that women who ... Read more...
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Virtual food can aid evaluation, treatment of eating disorders
July 6th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 6 (ANI): Virtual food can be used for the evaluation and treatment of eating disorders, suggests a new study.Alessandra Gorini from the Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy, worked with an ... Read more...
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Bad genes an easy excuse for poor health
June 10th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 10 (IANS) People find it easier to blame bad genes for poor health rather than taking the initiative to change their lifestyle. And this comes despite knowing that genes are ... Read more...
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Big nose prevents illnesses including cold
May 17th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 17 (ANI): Not fond of your large nose? Well, here is a reason to cheer up-it can actually protect you from illnesses including colds, says a research.Scientists found that larger ... Read more...
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Human growth hormone ‘makes sprinters faster’
May 5th, 2010 - 4:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 5 (ANI): For the time, researchers have shown a positive effect of growth hormone on athletic performance.It showed a .4 second improvement in a 10-second sprint, enough to turn a ... Read more...
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New test for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis
April 23rd, 2010 - 4:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington April 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified novel ways of measuring biological markers in the blood, which could be used to diagnose osteoarthritis earlier.The new biochemical test called metabolomics allows the scientists ... Read more...
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Common heart meds may protect against Parkinson’s
January 23rd, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): A specific type of medication used to treat cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, angina and abnormal heart rhythms may also reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, says ... Read more...
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Changes in humidity, temperature may trigger asthma among kids
September 15th, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 15 (ANI): Changes in humidity and temperature may trigger asthma among kids, suggests a report.Published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the report says that such ... Read more...
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Housewives ‘more likely to suffer from heart disease than working women’
August 26th, 2009 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 26 (ANI): Housewives are at an increased risk of suffering from heart disease and strokes as compared to women who go to work, a new study has shown.And experts blame ... Read more...
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Early detection of second breast cancers ”can halve death risk”
March 18th, 2009 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): A group of international researchers have shown that breast cancer sufferers who go into remission but then have their cancer return are at up to half the ... Read more...
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Now, simple blood test to predict dementia risk
March 6th, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): Scientists have developed a simple blood test that can help predict dementia risk.Frontal lobe dementia (Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD) strikes people at an earlier age. After Alzheimer''s disease, ... Read more...
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Novel compounds may prove effective against cerebral palsy
February 26th, 2009 - 7:21 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Researchers at Northwestern University have developed two compounds that may be effective in protecting against cerebral palsy, a condition caused by neurodegeneration that affects body movement and muscle ... Read more...
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South Asians, Blacks benefiting less from hypertension treatments in UK
November 11th, 2008 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 11 (ANI): South Asians and blacks living in the UK are not benefiting as much as white people from treatments focussed on controlling high blood pressure, according to a ... Read more...
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Meat and dairy diet could up prostate cancer risk
October 8th, 2008 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 8 (ANI): Eating large amounts of meat and dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer, a new research has found.The foods raise the levels of a hormone ... Read more...
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Smoking causes more deaths than previously thought
June 22nd, 2008 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 22 (ANI): A new study, led by experts at Glasgow University, has revealed that smoking causes hundreds of thousands more deaths each year than previously thought.The study showed increased ... Read more...
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