Single kids likely to be obese?
September 18th, 2012 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, Sep 18 (IANS) A single child has a more than 50 percent higher risk of being overweight or obese than those with siblings, as borne out by a study ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Most people brush their teeth the wrong way
May 16th, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, May 16 (IANS) Almost all Swedes regularly brush with fluoride toothpaste, yet only one in 10 knows how to wield the brush to prevent tooth decay.
In two separate ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
‘Drug from lizard saliva reduces food craving’
May 16th, 2012 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, May 16 (IANS) A drug derived from the saliva of a monster lizard reduces the craving for food, including chocolate, said researchers after testing it successfully on rats.
An ... Read more...
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Hypnosis effective in treating irritable bowels
April 3rd, 2012 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, April 3 (IANS) Hypnosis can be highly effective in treating the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), characterised by abdominal pain, abdominal distension and bloating.Studies based on 346 patients conducted by ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Found! Gene that make alcoholics relapse!
November 16th, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 16 (IANS) Scientists have identified a particular variant of a gene that plays spoiltsport in people's recovery from alcoholism, besides subjecting them to 10 times higher risk of ... Read more...
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Exercise as good as drugs in staving off migraines
October 11th, 2011 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 11 (IANS) The belief that exercise may be as good as drugs in staving off migraines -- the excruciating headaches -- seems to be validated by latest research.A ... Read more...
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Pill doesn’t cause weight gain among women
June 9th, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 9 (IANS) There is some cheerful news for the figure conscious young women who are on the contraceptive pill - it doesn't actually cause weight gain.Many women want ... Read more...
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Alcoholic in family ‘inspires’ kin to follow suit
May 24th, 2011 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) It has always been said, but now there is research to back it. People who have a close relative with alcohol problems run an increased risk ... Read more...
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Hormone improves stroke recovery
May 17th, 2011 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 17 (IANS) A hormone that is associated with growth has facilitated recovery during the later phases of rehabilitation after a stroke, scientists say.Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) is ... Read more...
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Immediate treatment by physiotherapist can alleviate future back problems
April 19th, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): A study has found that getting immediate treatment for recurring low back pain from a physiotherapist can help reduce problems.The study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden said ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New technique to identify potential atherosclerosis risk found
April 12th, 2011 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): A new technique, which could eventually be used to identify patients with suspected coronary artery disease, has been discovered.The movement of the carotid artery can reveal the risk ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Soon, oestrogen therapy with no side-effects!
April 12th, 2011 - 11:39 am ICT by ANI
Washington, April 12 (ANI): Swedish researchers have found a way of utilising the positive effects of oestrogen in mice so that only the skeleton is acted on.Oestrogen is the hormone that principally ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Safer CT scanning for kids developed
April 5th, 2011 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): A thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy has revealed that researchers at the Queen Silvia Children's Hospital have developed a method that allows the lowest possible dose of radiation ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Genetic changes responsible for sweet tooth
April 5th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 05 (ANI): A new research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has shown that the substance ghrelin, which plays an important role in various addictions, such as alcoholism and binge-eating, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Training better than drugs and jabs in treating tennis elbow
December 21st, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): A thesis presented at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, suggests that training and ergonomic advice are more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone injections in treating tennis elbow, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Nasal congestion ‘can be a sign of severe asthma’
December 21st, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): A new study has suggested that nasal congestion can be a sign of severe asthma.This means that healthcare professionals should be extra vigilant when it comes to nasal ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Stress and neck pain more common in women
December 7th, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 7 (ANI): A new study has revealed that neck pain is more common in women, irrespective of occupation of age."We know that physical work with heavy lifting or assembly work ... Read more...
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Stem cells can ease lower back pain without surgery
November 29th, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 29 (IANS) Stem cells can replace surgical procedures for treating lower back pain, researchers say.The condition is common among older people and may be caused by degeneration of the discs ... Read more...
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Stress ‘ups dementia risk’
August 17th, 2010 - 11:51 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): A new research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life.Based on ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Increased use of intrauterine device may reduce unwanted pregnancies
June 10th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 10 (ANI): A study has shown that increased use of an intrauterine device at a younger age would reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies."We found that 98 per cent of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Exercise early for stronger bones in old age
May 4th, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 4 (IANS) Exercises early on increase bone density and size, which may spell a reduced risk of osteoporosis later, says a study.
Around 3,200 men had their bones examined and their ... Read more...
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Slow return to normal food checks weight
April 12th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 12 (IANS) The secret to keeping weight at bay is to switch back to normal food gradually, says a Swedish study.
The study also contains new research results for patients who ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Europe’s top football venues not prepared for treating spectators who suffer heart attacks
March 3rd, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 3 (ANI): A new study has determined that many major sports arenas in Europe do not have adequate equipment and procedures in place to save the lives of spectators who ... Read more...
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Grandpa’s broken hip means weaker bones for grandsons
January 30th, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 30 (IANS) Hip fractures in grandfathers are linked to low bone density and reduced bone size in their grandsons, new research shows.
"This is the first time this risk factor for ... Read more...
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Natural cellulose better for heart bypass surgery
December 23rd, 2009 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 23 (IANS) Bacterial cellulose could be used for artificial blood vessels in future as it carries a lower risk of blood clots than synthetic materials currently used in bypass operations, ... Read more...
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Fatty food ‘weakens immune system’
December 9th, 2009 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): A new study has confirmed that fatty food is injurious to one's health and could also weaken the immune system.A thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy reveals, mice fed ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Dentists can help determine your risk for heart attack
November 26th, 2009 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, (ANI): Dentists can do more than just taking care of your oral health - they can help determine your risk for heart attack, according to a new study from the Sahlgrenska ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Women who store waist fat likely to develop dementia
November 25th, 2009 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Middle-aged women who store fat on their waist are more than twice as likely to develop dementia when they get older, reveals a new study.
The most common ... Read more...
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Beer belly ‘doubles dementia risk’
November 24th, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): A new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy has shown that women who store fat on their waist in middle age are more than twice as likely to develop ... Read more...
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New discovery paves way for Chlamydia vaccine
November 17th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Vaccine against Chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in humans, may not be far away, thanks to a new discovery by scientists.A thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy ... Read more...
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Vegetables can protect unborn babies from diabetes
October 28th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 28 (IANS) Pregnant women who eat vegetables daily seem to bring forth children who are much less likely to develop type-1 diabetes, says a new study.
"This is the first ... Read more...
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Exposure to alkaline substances can damage teeth
October 28th, 2009 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 28 (IANS) Acids are known to erode tooth enamel but a new study shows that strong alkaline substances too can damage teeth, say researchers.
The study was carried out by researchers ... Read more...
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Brain-damaged kids often have cold hands, feet
October 20th, 2009 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (IANS) Many wheelchair-bound children with neurological disorders have much colder hands and feet than other kids and most receive no special help, says a report.
"These children have a disorder ... Read more...
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New discovery to pave way for novel treatments of alcohol dependence
July 1st, 2009 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Scientists have identified a brain mechanism linked with alcohol addiction that involves the stomach hormone ghrelin, a discovery that may lead to new therapies for addictions like alcohol ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Peptic ulcer bug manipulates immune system: study
July 1st, 2009 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 01 (IANS) A bacterium found in various parts of the stomach ensures its survival by manipulating our immune system cells, a discovery that could open the way to more effective ... Read more...
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