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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
Teens who resist liquor ads, peer pressure less likely to become alcoholic
Adolescents who have the ability to resist alcohol advertising gimmicks and peer pressure are less likely to indulge in alcohol use, according to a new study. ANI
Scientists discover how certain proteins control programmed cell death
Researchers at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital have achieved a breakthrough understanding how certain proteins control the process of apoptosis, which rids the body of faulty or unneeded cells. ANI
Elevated allergen levels in homes associated with asthma
Researchers have revealed that exposure to increased allergen levels in home may trigger asthmatic symptoms in allergic individuals. ANI
Low fat diets more likely to reduce heart disease risk than low-carb diets
According to a new study, low-fat diets are more effective in preserving and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system than low-carbohydrate, Atkins-like diets. ANI
Genetic factors in smoking boost chronic bronchitis risk
It is long known that smoking is responsible for respiratory diseases like chronic bronchitis. However, Swedish researchers have discovered that genes also play a major role in the development of the disease. ANI
Certain vitamin supplements linked to increased lung cancer risk
A new study has revealed that higher intake of Vitamin E supplements do not protect against lung cancer, and may in fact increase the risk of developing it. ANI
Genetic factors in smoking boost chronic bronchitis risk
It is long known that smoking is responsible for respiratory diseases like chronic bronchitis. However, Swedish researchers have discovered that genes also play a major role in the development of the disease. ANI
Certain vitamin supplements linked to increased lung cancer risk
A new study has revealed that higher intake of Vitamin E supplements do not protect against lung cancer, and may in fact increase the risk of developing it. ANI
Indian origin scientists use live cells to detect food-borne pathogens, toxins
Two West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences alumni, currently associated with Purdue University, have shown that a novel technique can help screen thousands of samples of food or water for several dangerous food-borne pathogens simultaneously. ANI
