Eating popcorn can increase whole grain, fibre levels
A new study at the Centre for Human Nutrition, Nutrition Impact LLC and ConAgra Foods has revealed that popcorn can increase the whole grain and fibre levels of individuals. ANI
Vitamin E supplements may not benefit women with cataract
Vitamin E supplements may not actually benefit women suffering from cataract, says a new study. ANI
Male seahorses are natures real-life Mr. Moms
Researchers at the Texas A and M University are shedding light on the effects of male pregnancy on sex roles and sexual selection of mates, and how novel body structures necessary for male pregnancy evolved with the help of male seahorses - natures real-life Mr. Moms. ANI
Obesity can worsen the impact of asthma
The deadly effects of obesity are well known. And now you can add another negative efftect - the condition can severely worsen the impact of asthma. ANI
Antidepressant eases Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms in teens
Low dose antidepressant therapy can significantly improve the overall quality of life for adolescents suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), according to a new study. ANI
Study ties obesity, inflammatory proteins to heart failure risk
Researchers at John Hopkins have revealed that obesity can lead to inflammation of heart tissue, thereby increasing the risk of heart failure. ANI
Scientists identify genes linked to dangerously high blood glucose levels
A new study conducted by Canadian, French and British researchers has revealed the discovery of a DNA sequence that controls the variability of blood glucose levels in people. ANI
Legalizing opium production for medical use not viable
Legalizing opium production in Afghanistan for medical use is neither feasible nor required, the British Minister of State for Africa, Asia, and the United Nations has argued. ANI
Home repair programs not helping lower lead levels in kids
According to a new study, programs that promote household cleaning, home repairs and parental awareness of lead hazards are not effective at protecting children from exposure to this poison. ANI
Bengal yet to overcome bird flu menace
The CPI (M)-ruled West Bengal has not yet fully recovered from the danger posed by bird flu which has seriously affected rural economy on the eve of the panchayat polls. ANI
Researchers develop totally automated anaesthesia system
A team of researchers at McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) have developed the worlds first totally automated anaesthesia system, nicknamed McSleepy. ANI
Not enough sleep linked to increased obesity risk globally
No matter which part of the world you live in, if you dont get enough of sleep, theres a fair chance you are going to put on weight, states a new study. ANI
Scientists synthesize compound to flush HIV out of hiding
Stanford chemists have come up with a way to chemically produce two compounds that occur naturally in plants that can activate and bring out dormant HIV from its hosts T cells, thereby making the virus susceptible to attacks by antiretroviral medicines. ANI
Drug-resistant tuberculosis on rise in the UK
Health experts have warned that a changing population structure and ongoing migration have increased cases of drug resistant tuberculosis in the UK. ANI
Compound that could lead to new blood pressure drugs discovered
Researchers at the University of Florida have identified a drug compound that could dramatically lower blood pressure, improve heart function and prevent damage to the heart and kidneys in people with persistent hypertension. ANI
Sleep duration impacts on metabolic syndrome risk
A new study claims that too little or too much sleep increases the susceptibility of developing metabolic syndrome - a combination of medical disorders that boost the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. ANI