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Adopt holistic approach for weight loss, says expert
Forget dieting or gruelling workout regimes -adopting a holistic approach to losing weight would be enough to feed your body the nourishment it craves for, says medical director of Greenwich Hospital. ANI
IVF babies at higher diabetes, obesity risk
A new study by scientists at Temple University in Philadelphia has shown that the DNA of babies conceived through IVF differs from that of other kids, putting them at higher risk of diseases such as diabetes and obesity later in life. ANI
Smoke food flavourings may be toxic to humans
One of the flavourings used to give smoke taste to meat, cheese or fish, could be toxic to humans, says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). ANI
Scientists reveal how adhesive protein causes malaria
Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet (KI) and the Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control (SMI) say that they have identified specific parts of the adhesive protein produced by the malaria parasite, which can lead to the development of a vaccine for the disease in future. ANI
Global drive to improve maternal and child health launched in the U.S.
In an historic effort to cut maternal and child deaths, a global coalition of governments and organizations will launch a major advocacy drive today entitled Deliver Now for Women + Children. ANI
New multi-focal lenses may help restore vision to cataract patients
An ophthalmologist at Weill Cornell Medical College has said that restoring vision to cataract patients may be possible by implanting them with the newly developed multi-focal lenses. ANI
Scientists identify new biomarker for early Alzheimers diagnosis
Radiologists at Duke University Medical Center have found a new marker that may help aid in early diagnosis of Alzheimers disease. ANI
WHO to expand scope of basic surgery skills to save lives and prevent disability
The World Health Organization (WHO) is expanding its programme to train healthcare staff in low and middle-income countries in essential emergency, basic surgery and anaesthesia skills. ANI
Hormone system that regulates food intake also increases stress
A new study has found that a hormone system that regulates food intake makes people eat less by increasing stress-related behaviours. ANI
Prospects of new, successful relationship reduce after divorce
According to a new study, chances of remarriage or cohabiting decrease after a separation or divorce. ANI
New Aloe Vera nose spray may help treat flu
Researchers at Texas A and M University are developing an Aloe Vera nose spray that can effectively treat influenza. ANI
Eating fish may keep type 1 diabetes at bay in kids
A new study has revealed that for children with increased risk for type 1 diabetes, eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as fish, may lead to a reduced risk of pancreatic islet autoimmunity, which is linked to the development of the disease. ANI
COX2 gene mutation can double risk of ovarian cancer
Researchers in Portugal have found that a specific mutation of the COX2 gene may play a role in the onset of ovarian cancer, escalating a womans chances of developing the disease. ANI
A glass or two of wine a day could help give memory a boost
Hitting the bottle is usually seen as away to drown memories, but a news study has revealed that moderate drinking may actually boost a persons ability to remember, and even help people suffering from Alzheimers. ANI
Anorexic women have distinct sense of taste
A new study has found that women suffering from anorexia, an eating disorder, have distinct differences in the insulta - the specific part of the brain that is important for recognizing taste. ANI
