Large quantities of red and processed meat up cancer risk
A new research has shown that people who eat a lot of red and processed meats are at an increased risk of developing bowel and lung cancer. ANI
Arsenic contamination of water has no universal solution
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have found that arsenic contamination of drinking water does not have a universal solution. ANI
Pygmies short life spans may be behind their small size
A new study suggests that the smaller life spans of pygmies across the world might be a reason as to why they are smaller in size than average humans. ANI
Most adults with conditions that raise heart disease risk have high BP
A new study has revealed that most adults with conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes or others that raise their risk for cardiovascular complications also have hypertension (high blood pressure). ANI
Heart attacks shoot up during holiday season
The holiday season is not just about shopping and merrymaking, for a US cardiologist has warned that the festive time of the year is also the period of most heart attacks. ANI
Chemicals in TV, computers, toasters and sofas could be health hazards
A recent research has revealed that chemicals used as fire-retardants in several home appliances like televisions, computers, toasters and sofas may be hazardous to human health. ANI
People happier with their smiles than dentists opinions
When it comes to smiling, people rate their own grins higher than their dentists do, says a study. ANI
Delicate protein balance behind immune system response identified
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have identified the protein interactions involved in the immune system process that fights infection, but in certain inflammatory diseases runs amok and attacks friendly tissue. ANI