Childhood obesity could erode fertility later
August 1st, 2012 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) A sharp spike in childhood obesity may more than damage overall health -- it could be disrupting the onset of puberty and erode the ability to ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
TV addiction boosts diabetes risk among elderly
July 31st, 2012 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 31 (IANS) Being glued to TV for four hours daily could boost the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially if you are aged 60 or above.The study, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
‘This World Health Day, focus on ageing and health’
April 2nd, 2012 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) With nearly eight percent of southeast Asia's population above the age of 60 years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Monday said it will draw global ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Female mosquitofishes prefer well-fed males
January 12th, 2012 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 12 (IANS) Being well fed is a sign of prosperity, good health and security, not only among humans but also surprisingly among fish species. Female mosquitofish prefer males ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
‘Childhood poverty remains a reality in India’
January 11th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Despite India developing as a major economy, the country's children have a bleak future due to malnutrition leading to stunted growth, high school dropout rates ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Deaths due to cancer decline in US
January 7th, 2012 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS/EFE) The number of deaths due to cancer continues to decline in the US. According to calculations between 1991 and 2008, over one million deaths from the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Government to launch nutrition campaign
November 14th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The government will soon launch a campaign to promote nutrition on the lines of the polio vaccination programme, an official said Monday."Nutrition is a major ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Child’s early life decides its health in future
August 17th, 2011 - 10:08 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 17 (IANS) The first thousand days of a child's life are of paramount importance, for they determine what sort of health condition the baby will have in lateral ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Gardening ‘increases vegetable consumption in older adults’
March 18th, 2011 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): Older adults who participate in gardening may be more likely to eat their veggies, according to a new research from Texas A and M University and Texas State ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
13-year-olds showing signs of middle-aged obesity
October 25th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): A study has revealed that blood vessels of obese children have stiffness normally seen in much older adults with cardiovascular disease.The mean age of the children in Dr. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Healthy eating not only ensures good-health, but successful careers too
September 6th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 6 (ANI): Eating healthy and living well is a bigger issue than your waistline- poor dietary habits can also take a toll on your careers, claims a new study.When ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Six dental myths demystified
August 6th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 6 (ANI): Irrespective of brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups if you still face dental problems, then there are things you need to know.Scientists have demystified the common dental ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Men ‘like women with small feet’
July 3rd, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 3 (ANI): Men prefer women with small feet - though they might not be aware of it, says a new study.Jeremy Atkinson, an evolutionary psychologist at the University at Albany, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
US panel criticized for over stating Cancer risks in a report
May 7th, 2010 - 7:17 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, May 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Cancer Society of the US has sharply criticized a dire government report on cancer risks, as they believe that the report overstates its claim. The ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Surgery by “Dr. Death” Jayant Patel led to patient’s death, court told
March 26th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Mar. 26 (ANI): A surgery carried out by former Indian-origin surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel a.k.a. "Dr. Death" triggered a chain of events that eventually led to a patient's death, the Brisbane ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Patient’s bowel was “poking out” after surgery by “Dr. Death”, Brisbane SC told
March 25th, 2010 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Mar 25(ANI): The Brisbane Supreme Court has been told that one of the surgeries performed by former Indian-origin surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel aka "Dr. Death" had left a patient with his ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Married people twice as likely to be fat
March 21st, 2010 - 1:22 am ICT by IANS
London, March 20 (IANS) Married people are twice as likely to become obese than their single counterparts, according to a new study.
Greek researchers found that married couples were more likely to become ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Married people twice as likely to become fat than their single counterparts
March 20th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 20 (ANI): Wondering what wedding present to buy for your friend? Well, a gym membership might be a good idea. A new study has claimed that people who are married ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Autism underdiagnosed in women, say Brit boffins
February 6th, 2010 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 6 (ANI): Autism and related conditions were underdiagnosed in women and teenage girls, UK researchers have observed.Experts due to speak at Britain's first academic conference on the issue noticed that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Early tooth enamel defects may lead to premature death
February 5th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Those who acquired tooth enamel defects while in the womb or early childhood are at a risk of early death, research shows.
Emory University (EU) anthropologist George Armelagos says: ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
90 percent of world’s languages will disappear in 100 years: UN
January 14th, 2010 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A UN report on the state of the world's indigenous peoples Thursday said about 90 percent of the world's languages which are spoken by indigenous peoples may ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Immune cells vital for maintaining early pregnancy
October 20th, 2009 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 20 (IANS) White blood cells (WBCs) help in maintaining early pregnancies and may explain why some women are infertile, and why some pregnancies end in miscarriage, says a new study. ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Healthy breakfast and lunch can guarantee kids’ academic success
July 27th, 2009 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 27 (ANI): Want your kids to do well academically? Well, in that case, just make sure they eat a healthy breakfast and lunch, says a team of researchers.According to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
What you mother ate during pregnancy decides your health
April 14th, 2009 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 14 (IANS) What your mother ate during pregnancy determines your present condition, whether you are healthy or sick, smaller or larger than your counterparts.
For instance, rat foetuses receiving poor ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
You’re what your mum did not eat during pregnancy
April 14th, 2009 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): Researchers from University of Utah have found that lack of proper nutrition in the womb may cause permanent genetic changes in the offspring.In the study conducted using rats, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists look for ways to make food tastier for cancer patients
April 1st, 2009 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 1 (IANS) Chemotherapy and radiotherapy leave a lingering bad taste in the mouth of cancer patients and possibly causes malnutrition, according to a compilation of existing studies.
One of the ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
68 percent working women suffer from lifestyle diseases: Assocham
March 7th, 2009 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) More than two-third of working women in India suffer from lifestyle diseases, according to a survey conducted by an industry lobby on the eve of Women's Day ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Nearly half of Guatemalan children suffer malnutrition
February 15th, 2009 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
Guatemala City, Feb 15 (IANS) Nearly half of Guatemala's children suffer from chronic malnutrition and their physical growth falls below the average established by the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Vitamin D intake delays onset of diabetes, reduces complications
January 15th, 2009 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Adequate vitamin D intake may prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and reduce complications for those who have already been diagnosed with the condition.The vitamin is quickly ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Six new obesity genes found in brain
January 9th, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): An international team of scientists has identified six new obesity genes that are active in brain cells.In addition to the FTO and MC4R genes already known, it ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Maternal health problems in Myanmar widespread and unreported
December 24th, 2008 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 24 (ANI): Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have revealed that the maternal health care issues in eastern Myanmar are not being reported properly despite ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for cardiovascular, cognitive health
November 21st, 2008 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): Mild or moderate consumption of alcohol can have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular health and cognitive function of an individual, according to a new review.According to Michael ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Non-smokers live longer, better lives: survey
October 14th, 2008 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) Non-smokers live longer and much better lives than heavy smokers, according to a survey conducted by the University of Helsinki. Smoking has been shown to shorten men's lives ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Non-smokers lead longer, better quality lives than heavy smokers
October 14th, 2008 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 14 (ANI): Non-smokers lead longer and better quality lives than those who smoke heavily, reveals a new report.According to the studies in Archives of Internal, not only does smoking ... Read more...
Posted in National |
‘Children in northeast refugee camps impoverished’
September 10th, 2008 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 10 (IANS) Children in the northeastern states are living in poverty, and without proper health care, education and nutrition, a commission for child rights informed Wednesday. A five member team ... Read more...
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