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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
Oestrogen shows promise as treatment for schizophrenia
Researchers at the Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre at Monash University led by an Indian origin boffin have found that Oestrogen patches could be used to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in women. ANI
Stopping a receptor called nogo opens ways to keep the brain sharp
Want to keep your brain sharp? Well, then the new findings about a protein called the nogo receptor might be of great help. ANI
Kids of stressed parents more susceptible to illness
Stressed parents dont only make themselves susceptible to various diseases but also do the same for their kids, says a new University of Rochester study. ANI
Oestrogen shows promise as treatment for schizophrenia
Researchers at the Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre at Monash University led by an Indian origin boffin have found that Oestrogen patches could be used to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in women. ANI
Stopping a receptor called nogo opens ways to keep the brain sharp
Want to keep your brain sharp? Well, then the new findings about a protein called the nogo receptor might be of great help. ANI
Kids of stressed parents more susceptible to illness
Stressed parents dont only make themselves susceptible to various diseases but also do the same for their kids, says a new University of Rochester study. ANI
Compounds that may provide promising therapies for cystic fibrosis identified
University of Toronto scientists say that they have identified several compounds that may pave the way for developing innovative therapies against cystic fibrosis, a serious disease that causes blockages in the lungs and other organs like the liver and the pancreas. ANI
Lack of regular physical activity puts your body at risk of diseases
Using the elevator instead of the stairs could be a very bad decision for your body, suggests a new study which found direct evidence that lack of daily physical activity is an actual cause of many of the risk factors for chronic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. ANI
Understanding teen attitudes critical in battle against smoking
If anti-smoking health campaigns are to be effective, teen attitudes to the habit need to be re-examined, according to Hunter researchers.Researchers from the Centre for Health Research and Psycho-oncology (CHeRP) based their conclusions about adolescent smoking and peer pressure, sales-to-minor laws, and young peoples views on nicotine addiction on the review of 78 international studies. ANI
Gene variants may raise bone fractures, low bone mineral density risk
Findings of a new study have suggested that variants of the gene LRP5 are linked with an increased risk of fractures and lower levels of bone mineral density in the spine and hip. ANI
Stress response gene variations may predict posttraumatic stress disorder risk
A new study has suggested that people who have been abused as kids and who have variations of a gene, FKBP5, related to stress response may be at an increased risk of suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms as adults. ANI
HDL-associated protein linked to heart disease risk
A new study has found a link between the gene for the HDL-associated protein paraoxonase 1 (PON1) and adverse cardiac events such as coronary artery disease. ANI
Concern over at home genetic tests for disease risk
A leading scientist has voiced concern against the influx of many companies offering at home genetic tests for disease risk, and believes that such marketing may still be premature. ANI
Awakening dormant stem cells holds hope for regenerating damaged retina
Researchers at Schepens Eye Research Institute have given new hope for regenerating the human retina damaged by disease or injury - by successfully awakening sleeping stem cells. ANI
Being active improves vascular function by 24 pc in overweight men
Regular exercise wont only help overweight men shed those extra pounds, but as it turns out, its also good for their hearts. ANI
Motherhood makes women braver, faster and more laid-back
You might be making losing your night sleep to the task of changing diapers, but mommyhood is actually good for the brain, as it makes mums braver, faster and less stressed says a new US research. ANI
1 in 6 women, 1 in 10 men at risk for Alzheimers disease in their lifetime
A new study led by an Indian origin researcher has estimated that one in six women and one in ten men are at the risk of developing Alzheimers disease during their lifetime. ANI
Grape skin compound could help keep complications of diabetes at bay
When it comes to keeping complications of diabetes at bay, it seems that an apple a day may have to take a back seat to another fruit - grapes. ANI
