Anti-depressants linked to risk of heart disease, stroke
April 3rd, 2011 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 3 (IANS) The drugs used in chasing away blues could also make your arteries thicker, restricting blood flow and upping the risk of heart disease and stroke, a ... Read more...
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Antidepressant use linked to thicker arteries
April 3rd, 2011 - 11:30 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): In a study of twin veterans, antidepressant use has been linked to thicker arteries, possibly contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke.Depression can heighten the risk ... Read more...
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Scoundrels, ABC’s New Summer Show Premieres
June 21st, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
June 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) "Scoundrels", the intriguing comedy drama series was aired on ABC Network last night June 20, at 9 p.m ET. The one hour long episode had fun, ... Read more...
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Marriage study: Some men have cheating gene
June 18th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Stockholm, Jun 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Does your husband or partner have a cheating gene? Surprised? Don't be.A new study has shown that some men have a particular gene that makes them cheat. ... Read more...
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Mediterranean diet improves heart
June 16th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 16 (IANS) Eating a Mediterranean style diet is good for the heart.
The diet -- low saturated fats and high in fish, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, olive oil, cereals and moderate ... Read more...
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Mediterranean-style diet good for heart
June 16th, 2010 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): Eating a Mediterranean-style diet can improve heart function, a new study of twins shows.The research was conducted with twins to try to eliminate the possible effect of genetics ... Read more...
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Routine lifting doesn’t really harm your back
April 16th, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Frequent lifting does more good than harm for one's back, according to a researcher in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.Tapio Videman said disc degeneration is ... Read more...
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If you lack staying power in bed, blame it on genes
May 28th, 2009 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 28 (IANS) Premature ejaculation is genetic, says a new study.
Researchers from Turku, Finland, interviewed more than 3,000 men, all pairs of male twins and their older or younger brothers, about ... Read more...
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Premature ejaculation may be a genetic disorder
May 28th, 2009 - 11:07 am ICT by ANI
Washington, May 28 (ANI): A Finnish study suggests that premature ejaculation may be a genetic disorder.Researchers from Turku came to this conclusion after interviewing more than three thousand men-all pairs of male ... Read more...
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Depression ups heart disease risk more than genetics
March 5th, 2009 - 11:43 am ICT by ANI
Washington, March 5 (ANI): A new study suggests that depression increases the risk of heart disease more than genetics.
Led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis ... Read more...
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Nazi’’s “Angel of Death” Mengele ”created a town of twins in Brazil”
January 22nd, 2009 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
Buenos Aires (Argentina), Jan.22 (ANI): The Nazi eras famed Angel of Death Dr. Josef Mengele it turns out was also responsible for creating a town of twins in a small Brazilian ... Read more...
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Gender and genes play key role in shaping dietary preferences
November 22nd, 2008 - 12:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 22 (ANI): Genes play a key role in shaping your dietary preferences, claim Danish scientists.Researchers from the University of Copenhagen Hospital, Denmark, studied 600 sets of twins to try ... Read more...
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Alcohol dependence among women may delay childbearing
August 21st, 2008 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 21 (ANI): Alcohol dependence during the teen years can lead to risky sexual behavior and a greater risk of early childbearing, according to a new research.The latest study is ... Read more...
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Alcoholism among young women linked to delayed childbearing
August 21st, 2008 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) Alcohol use during teen years can lead to a host of problems like risky sexual behaviour and a greater risk of delayed reproduction. An examination of the link ... Read more...
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Back pain has more to do with genes than physical strain: Study
April 9th, 2008 - 4:27 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Apr 9 (ANI): A twin study has shown that physical strain and exertion are not the only causative factors behind back pain, by finding that an individuals genetic makeup ... Read more...
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Battle of sexes begins before birth
April 8th, 2008 - 4:13 pm ICT by admin
London, April 8 (IANS) The battle of the sexes begins even before birth, in the womb, spelling adverse consequences for babies later. A new study analysed the incidence of complications like respiratory ... Read more...
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Patients relieved as doctors call off strike in Chhattisgarh
March 24th, 2008 - 10:10 pm ICT by admin
Raipur, March 24 (IANS) Hundreds of patients heaved a sigh of relief Monday as about 200 striking doctors at Chhattisgarh's biggest government hospital here called off their strike giving a week's time ... Read more...
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Doctors’ strike cripples Chhattisgarh hospital
March 19th, 2008 - 8:43 pm ICT by admin
Raipur, March 19 (IANS) Medical services remained crippled Wednesday for the second consecutive day at Chhattisgarh's biggest government hospital after doctors refused to attend even emergency services to demand higher salaries. About ... Read more...
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Raipur hospital doctors announce indefinite strike
March 17th, 2008 - 2:15 pm ICT by admin
Raipur, March 17 (IANS) About 200 doctors and teachers of the Bhimrao Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital here Monday announced that they would go on an indefinite strike from Tuesday to push ... Read more...
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Testosterone could protect against anorexia and bulimia
March 4th, 2008 - 1:02 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Mar 4 (ANI): Researchers at the Michigan State University (MSU) have suggested that testosterone plays a crucial role in protecting people against eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.The research team ... Read more...
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Having a twin sister raises anorexia risk for males
December 4th, 2007 - 3:34 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 4(ANI): Findings have established that having a twin sister appears to be quite risky for men as they are more prone to develop the eating disorder anorexia nervosa than ... Read more...
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Study links asthma to post-traumatic stress disorder
November 21st, 2007 - 12:37 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, have, for the first time, linked asthma with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among adults.The participants in the study were ... Read more...
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