Health

Drinking red wine can lower the short-term effects of cigarette smoking

Even one alcoholic drink a day capable of shortening your life considerably, study finds

A new study has found that even one drink of alcohol a day regularly could reduce the life span of users

Apr 14, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Chinese baby born 4 years after his parents' death, prolonged legal battle by grandparents

Even though in China surrogacy is illegal, in vitro fertilization or IVF is nowadays considered a trusted process.

Apr 12, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

'Night owls' at greater risk of dying sooner

The findings based on a study of nearly half a million participants showed that night owls suffer from more diseases and disorders than morning larks.

Apr 12, 2018

By IANS

Singapore Zoo polar bear Inuka, 27, suffering from stiffer gait, poor health in old age

Inuka, 27, who was born in 1990 at Singapore Zoo, is now under special treatment for a stiffer gait in his hind.

Apr 12, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Australian jailed for fake cancer scam

Dickenson had pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to seven charges of obtaining property by deception.

Apr 11, 2018

By IANS

Australian birds hit by 'mysterious' illness

Investigators have identified symptoms similar to a neurological syndrome that caused mass bird death in New South Wales between 2003 and 2006.

Apr 11, 2018

By IANS

Here's why canned foods may damage your digestive system

Nanoparticles of zinc oxide present in the lining of certain canned goods may negatively affect the way in which human digestive tract operates.

Apr 10, 2018

By IANS

Man survived after consuming world's hottest chilli but ended with thunderclap headache

Doctors advised people to be cautious while consuming such cillies because more than the burning sensation in the mouth it could cause anyone thunderclap headache even stroke.

Apr 10, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Muscle loss may up mortality risk in breast cancer patients

Poor muscle quality was not associated with survival, and highest mortality was in patients with sarcopenia and high total adipose tissue.

Apr 8, 2018

By IANS

Practising 'Nude Yoga' helps women to boost self-confidence?

A yoga instructor Aleea Moodie encourages women from all age to practice nude yoga to boost body confidence.

Apr 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Restricting playfulness may increase negativity in small boys

Moreover, the classmates also changed their view of these "class clowns" from positive to increasingly negative.

Apr 6, 2018

By IANS

Smoke rises from a burning cigarette as a woman smokes on the street in Bordeaux, France, September 19, 2017

Teenage nicotine exposure may up alcohol abuse risk later

The study showed that exposure to nicotine at a young age changes the neuronal circuitry in the brain's reward pathways.

Apr 6, 2018

By IANS

FAO chief champions agroecology in call for healthier, sustainable food systems

The first Agroecology Symposium was held at FAO in 2014 and since then regional meetings have been held in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Central Asia and Asia and the Pacific.

Apr 4, 2018

By IANS

WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

US government ordered to allow abortions to detained immigrant teens

US government acknowledged there were at least 420 pregnant unaccompanied minors in custody in 2017, including 18 who requested abortions.

Apr 1, 2018

By IANS

Nepal launches 'accessible' trekking trail for disabled, elderly

The NTB said the trail would enhance the prospect of attracting a strong segment of disabled and elderly tourists' population to Nepal. The trail has proper signage and washrooms.

Apr 1, 2018

By IANS

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Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

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Health

Even one alcoholic drink a day capable of shortening your life considerably, study finds

Chinese baby born 4 years after his parents' death, prolonged legal battle by grandparents

'Night owls' at greater risk of dying sooner

Singapore Zoo polar bear Inuka, 27, suffering from stiffer gait, poor health in old age

Australian jailed for fake cancer scam

Australian birds hit by 'mysterious' illness

Here's why canned foods may damage your digestive system

Man survived after consuming world's hottest chilli but ended with thunderclap headache

Muscle loss may up mortality risk in breast cancer patients

Practising 'Nude Yoga' helps women to boost self-confidence?

Restricting playfulness may increase negativity in small boys

Teenage nicotine exposure may up alcohol abuse risk later

FAO chief champions agroecology in call for healthier, sustainable food systems

US government ordered to allow abortions to detained immigrant teens

Nepal launches 'accessible' trekking trail for disabled, elderly

Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

Research Concerning Matrixyl Peptide

Research Concerning Matrixyl Peptide

Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Health Alert in Illinois Following $1 Burrito Deal at Restaurant

Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Health Alert in Illinois Following $1 Burrito Deal at Restaurant