New York, Oct 18 (IANS) If you wish to stay sharp in later years of life, better watch your weight now. Researchers have found that a higher body mass index, or BMI, can negatively impact cognitive functioning in older adults.Higher BMI may…

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Use baby oil, rose water and milk masks to get your skin glowing for the festival of Karwa Chauth, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, says an expert.Naresh Arora, founder of Chase Aromatherapy Cosmetics and…

New York, Oct 17 (IANS) If you are in a high-stress job with little or no control over the work flow, chances are you are heading towards innumerable health conditions -- even an early death -- than those who have flexibility and discretion…

Sydney, Oct 17 (IANS) Babies born to women aged 40 and over from assisted reproduction technologies are likely to have fewer birth defects compared with those from women who conceive naturally at the same age, new research has…

New York, Oct 16 (IANS) Individuals with high body mass index (BMI), increased waist circumference, and Type 2 diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing liver cancer, a study has found.The findings showed that for every 5 kg/m2…

New York, Oct 16 (IANS) The unprecedented global increase in obesity among pregnant women is leading to rise in high-risk pregnancies that may affect both mother and child, a study has found.The findings showed that obesity is associated…

Sydney, Oct 16 (IANS) High cholesterol, which is a known factor for the decrease in heart health may harm more than our cardiovascular systems and lead to bone loss, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.The new research conducted…

London, Oct 15 (IANS) Researchers have found that a substance - the coenzyme NAD+ -- can both help extend life and postpone the onset of the ageing processes.The researches also believe that the new findings, published in the journal Cell…

New York, Oct 15 (IANS) Now you need not be guilty of indulging in dark chocolates, as compounds found in cocoa may be good for your heart, a study has found.The findings showed that consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa products was…

New York, Oct 15 (IANS) Move over milk, soy protein isolate early in life might be what's needed for strong, healthy bones in adulthood, researchers say.The findings showed that giving children a diet high in soy protein isolate can protect…

London, Oct 15 (IANS) Patients who knowingly took a placebo in combination with traditional treatment for chronic lower back pain had a significant reduction in pain and disability, a study has found.Conventional medical wisdom has long…

London, Oct 15 (IANS) A mild sedative could reduce the risk of people experiencing delirium after an operation by up to 65 per cent, new research has found.Up to one in three people who have a major operation may experience delirium,…

United Nations, Oct 15 (IANS) At least five out of six children worldwide under the age of two do not receive adequate nutrition for growth and brain development, the UN Children's Fund (Unicef) said in a report.Childhood nutrition during…

Manila, Oct 14 (IANS) The Philippines health authorities on Friday reported two new cases of Zika virus, bringing the total to 17 so far.Health Secretary Paulyn Urial said the new cases were discovered in the cities of Makati and Quezon,…

New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Men with prostate cancer who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs are twice as likely to develop dementia within five years as compared to prostate cancer patients whose testosterone levels are not tampered…

New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Offering new hope for an alternative treatment of brain cancer, researchers have found that depriving the deadly tumour cells of cholesterol, which they import from neighbouring healthy cells, kills tumour cells and…

New York, Oct 14 (IANS) You are unlikely to get Zika fever twice as new research bolsters the belief that people infected with the virus may not be susceptible to it again."The research shows that infection provides excellent…

Wellington, Oct 14 (IANS) Vitamins A and C could improve the conversion of adult cells into stem cells, opening the way to advances in biomedical treatments for human diseases, according to a New Zealand-led study released on Friday.The…

New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Young kids who miss daytime nap and also stay up late at night are likely to consume more calories, suggests new research.These findings may shed light on how sleep loss can increase weight gain and why a number of…

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) A foundation can make or break your look. So, while youre scouting for that perfect foundation to cover those imperfections or brighten up your skin, it is essential that you choose the right one to nail the perfect…