London, Dec 2 (IANS) Men accumulate more iron than women making them prone to Type 2 diabetes, researchers said. Two-fifth of men as compared to one-fifth of women were at risk.Iron is a micronutrient that is required in the formation of…

London, Dec 1 (IANS) Is your son in primary school showing poor reading and maths skills? Blame it on the sedentary lifestyle, suggests a study.The study showed that adolescent boys spending less time in physical activity and more hours in…

New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who took part in aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, running, jogging or swimming four times a week were found to have greater increase in brain volume as well as…

London, Dec 1 (IANS) Survivors of cancer diagnosed before the age of 25 may be at more than two-fold increased risk of suicide compared to their non-cancer peers, a new study has found.The study showed that the risk of suicide is more…

New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Alcohol intake, especially white wine, may increase risk of invasive melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer, new research has found.Examining the link between alcohol consumption and melanoma risk, the researchers…

Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) "All The Breast", a campaign on breast cancer awareness, will be unveiled on December 2.Written and directed by Sammir I. Patel, the campaign will release on his digital platform called SIP digital.…

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The good news: Healthy behaviour appears to slash the risk of coronary disease in people at high genetic risk for events. The bad news: Folks with "good genes" cant expect their genetic makeup to offset…

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) It acts as a natural cleanser and helps to whiten teeth as well. Reach out for mustard oil to look your best, says an expert.Dermatologist Pragya Gupta, who is a specialist advisor for P Mark Mustard Oil, shares a…

London, Nov 30 (IANS) Exposure to certain anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy may put women at higher risk of having a child with a malformation, or birth defect, says a study.The study based on systematic review of 50 published…

London, Nov 30 (IANS) If you are under the age of 50 and a regular smoker, you may be more than eight times at risk of suffering a major heart attack as compared to non-smokers or people who quit smoking, researchers have warned.The study…

Wellington, Nov 30 (IANS) New Zealand scientists have unlocked the mystery of why so many cancer patients die of blood clots while undergoing chemotherapy in a study.Chemotherapy stimulates release of tiny bubbles from the surface of cancer…

London, Nov 30 (IANS) Treating fungal infection inside the artificial voice box may improve speech quality and help people with throat cancer who lose their larynx, a study has found.Throat cancer refers to cancer of the voice box, the…

London, Nov 29 (IANS) While frequency and duration of online social networking may have a negative effect on mental health outcomes, a new study suggests that for some people, Facebook and Twitter may also serve as a resource for managing…

Toronto, Nov 28 (IANS) Children exposed to tobacco smoke in early childhood adopt anti-social behaviour, engage in proactive and reactive aggression, and face conduct problems at school, even drop out at age 12, a research has…

London, Nov 27 (IANS) British teenagers consume sugary drinks equivalent of nearly a bathtub on average in a year, Cancer Research UK reported.The research showed that children aged between 11 and 18 year old consume three times more the…

New York, Nov 27 (IANS) Repeated jet lag can increase both obesity related liver disease and the risk of liver cancer, researchers warned."Liver cancer is on the rise worldwide, and in human studies we have now seen that patients can…

Sydney, Nov 27 (IANS) Dietary combination of protein and carbohydrate may help promote good gut health as such a diet encourages cooperation between ourselves and bacteria in our gut, suggests new research."There are many different…

London, Nov 27 (IANS) If you thought cushioned footwear can protect you better during jogging, think again! Researchers have found that shoes with no cushioning, or minimal footwear, are, in fact, better at reducing risk of running…

London, Nov 26 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a new drug that can potentially reduce the number of brain cells destroyed by stroke as well as help in repairing the damage done.Stroke -- caused by a reduction in blood flow to the brain…

London, Nov 26 (IANS) A component of cancer cells, which acts like a 'cellular post office', could be the key to preventing the spread of lung cancer to other parts of the body, scientists have discovered.The 'post office' of the cell -- or…