Obesity raises risk of depression by 25 percent
May 12th, 2011 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, May 12 (IANS) Being obese could increase the risk of depression by 25 percent, a study has found.According to professor Alberto Hernandez: "The word 'fat' has become a social ... Read more...
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Obesity closely associated with depression, says Cuban expert
May 12th, 2011 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, May 12 (IANS) The word "fat" is fast becoming a social stigma and has a deep psychological toll on the individual, a Cuban health expert has said.Obesity is very ... Read more...
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What happens when you get sucked out of a plane at 30,000 feet?
April 10th, 2011 - 11:57 am ICT by ANI
Washington, April 10 (ANI): Ever wondered what will happen if you get sucked out of a plane at 30,000 feet? Here is the answer.It would be virtually impossible to survive ejection from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Simple spit and blood test could reveal if you’re on the point of burnout
February 23rd, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A new research suggests that simple spit and blood tests can detect burnout before it happens.Researchers Sonia Lupien and Robert-Paul Juster of the University of Montreal also found ... Read more...
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Navy Divers set national record for deep diving
February 17th, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Kochi, Feb 17 (ANI): Five Indian Navy Divers on board INS Nireekshak of Southern Naval Command have set a new national record for deep diving earlier this month.Lieutenant Commander Abhijeet Sangle, ... Read more...
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Naval divers set national deep sea diving record (With image)
February 16th, 2011 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Feb 16 (IANS) Five Indian Navy divers on board the INS Nireekshak have set a new national record for deep sea diving by reaching a depth of 233 metres, a statement ... Read more...
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Sandy Wilson Beats Necrotizing Fasciitis After Prolonged Battle
August 10th, 2010 - 8:38 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sandy Wilson a Baltimore nurse saw many people suffering from rare physiological problems and ailments in her career. However, she had no idea that she will ... Read more...
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Cyclists at osteoporosis risk
March 3rd, 2009 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): While cycling is said to be one of the best things people can do to stay healthy, a new study has shown a striking correlation between bicycling ... Read more...
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Anxiety patients overestimate their physiological problems
November 14th, 2008 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): People having anxiety disorders believe that they have more physiological problems than they really have, says a new University of Granada study.Some of the physiological symptoms that ... Read more...
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