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Air pollution reducing life expectancy of Chinese
Beijing, June 30 (IANS) Worsening air pollution has reduced the average life expectancy in China by over two years, said a report released here this week.The report, launched by the International Energy Agency, also stated that outdoor…
A little butter a day may not harm your heart
New York, June 30 (IANS) Consuming butter in limited quantities may not increase the risk of heart disease or stroke -- and it might actually be slightly protective against diabetes, finds a new study.The findings showed that patients…
Chinese woman delivers baby from embryo frozen 18 years ago
Beijing, June 29 (IANS) A healthy baby girl was born in China from an embryo frozen 18 years ago, medical officials said on Wednesday.A 45-year-old woman gave birth to a girl, weighing 3,300 gm, in Jiangsu province on Monday. The embryo was…
Canned food linked to hormone-disrupting chemical exposure
Washington, June 30 (IANS) A new study has confirmed the link between eating canned food and increased exposure to a chemical linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health effects.The study, by researchers at Stanford and…
Excess, insufficient sleep may raise diabetes risk in men
London, June 30 (IANS) Sleeping more or less than the average seven hours may increase the risk of developing diabetes in men, a new study warns.The findings showed that men who slept the least and the most were more likely to have an…
Living near nature may cut aggressive behaviour in teenagers
New York, June 29 (IANS) Adolescents living in neighbourhoods with more greenery may exhibit less aggressive behaviour, finds a new study.The findings showed that increasing greenery levels like parks, golf courses or fields, might lead to…
Obese? You may be at risk of multiple sclerosis
Toronto, June 29 (IANS) Individuals who are obese in early adulthood are at a heightened risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study warns.MS is a progressive neurological disorder, which attacks the spinal cord and brain as…
Texting on smartphones can alter your brain rhythm
London, June 28 (IANS) Sending text messages on a smartphone or iPad can change the rhythm of brain waves in humans -- a finding that has significant implications for brain-computer interfacing, gaming and driving.People communicate…
CSIR launches ayurvedic anti-diabetic drug
Bengaluru, June 27 (IANS) The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Monday launched its ayurvedic anti-diabetic drug BGR-34.Aimed at managing type 2 diabetes, BGR-34 has been jointly developed by National Botanical…
Social environment may influence drug, alcohol abuse
New York, June 27 (IANS) Social relationships including family and friends play a key role in an individual's recovery from substance-abuse problems and at the same time may also negatively influence them to become an addict, finds a…
Smartphone app can help you avoid unplanned pregnancy
Washington, June 27 (IANS) A smartphone app that alerts a woman if she is on a high or low risk day for the purpose of planning or avoiding pregnancy would be 96-98 percent effective if used correctly, say researchers. Recognising that…
Excessive childbirth fear can lead to post-partum depression
New York, June 27 (IANS) While some fear in expectant mothers is normal, excessive childbirth fear can lead to complications during pregnancy and birth, and increase risk of post-partum depression, say researchers. The study showed…
Parents in US not as happy as those without kids
New York, June 27 (IANS) Americans are not generally an unhappy people but parents in the US generally are not as happy as those without children, new research suggests.The reason? The relative lack of workplace "packages'' of policies…
Zika virus may not cause microcephaly: Study
New York, June 26 (IANS) The number of missing cases of microcephaly epidemic in several countries raises serious questions about the assumed connection between Zika and microcephaly, finds a new study.The epidemic of microcephaly -- a…
Low birth weight ups Type 2 diabetes risk
New York, June 26 (IANS) Children born with low birth weight due to genetic factors are at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, finds a new study.The findings showed that the low birth weight was actually causing excess risk in…
Have curd daily to lower breast cancer risk
Toronto, June 25 (IANS) Intake of probiotics may help increase the proportion of beneficial bacteria in the breast and thus aid in preventing the risk of breast cancer.The findings showed that Lactobacillus and Streptococcus, considered to…
Novel test helps faster detection of pathogens in lungs
London, June 25 (IANS) A new molecular-based method can detect mycobacterial pathogens, which cause tuberculosis, much more quickly than the culture-bases techniques that used to take several weeks, a study says.Mycobacterium tuberculosis…
Why hot climate fuels aggression, violence
New York, June 25 (IANS) The combination of a hot climate and less variation in seasonal temperatures leads to a faster life strategy, less focus on the future and less self-control -- all of which contribute to more aggression and…
Himachal police to hold half-marathon against drug abuse
Shimla, June 25 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Police is organising a half-marathon here on Sunday to generate awareness against drug abuse, an organiser said on Saturday.Besides the 21.5 km half-marathon, there will be mini-marathon of 10 km and…
Getting out of bad relationship good for your health
New York, June 25 (IANS) While high-quality relationships are associated with better physical and mental health for young people, faster they get out of low-quality relationships, the better their health, says a new study."Low-quality…