LIFESTYLE NEWS - Page 2697

A way ‘to stop patients rejecting organ transplants’

April 7, 2009 12:06 IST

Scientists claim to have made a major breakthrough which could stop patients rejecting organ transplants,without using immunosuppressants.

New Oxford research on Alzheimers risk to young adults

April 7, 2009 11:11 IST

Young adults with a genetic variant that raises their risk of developing Alzheimers disease show changes in their brain activity decades before any symptoms might arise.

Shy smiles,small talk doesn’t cut ice with guys: Study

April 6, 2009 21:32 IST

The research suggests that simple lines,such as 'Fancy dinner?' or 'What are you up to tonight? or 'Can I give you my number?' avoid confusion and thus have more success.

WHO guidelines a failure in Indian context

April 6, 2009 16:45 IST

WHO guidelines for the treatment of CNS tuberculosis have turned out to be a complete failure in the Indian context.

Stilettos may increase risk of acute,chronic problems

April 6, 2009 12:43 IST

Shortening of the Achilles tendon,heel pain,pain in the balls of the feet,bunions,calluses,soft corns between the toes,fractures,and sprains have become quite common.

Broccoli sprouts may help prevent stomach cancer

April 6, 2009 12:25 IST

Three-day-old broccoli sprouts,could prevent stomach cancer by suppressing Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infections,according to a new study.

Banana may reduce sleep apnoea sufferers choking risk

April 6, 2009 12:10 IST

Obstructive sleep apnoea sufferers experience recurrent choking when the throat closes during sleep. Therefore,it is a potentially life-threatening disorder.

How scratching curbs itching

April 6, 2009 11:01 IST

Itching brings the urge to scratch,which always works wonders,but not much is known about the physiological mechanisms behind this phenomenon.

Adoption preferences differ for gays,straights

April 3, 2009 15:01 IST

A study says gay men are more likely to have a gender preference for their adopted child whereas heterosexual men are the least likely.

Maternal smoking ‘could kill babies’

April 3, 2009 14:39 IST

A new study says that maternal smoking impairs the arousal ability of babies and increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Beverage consumption bigger factor in weight loss: Study

April 3, 2009 12:56 IST

Desperate to shed flab? A new study says that beverage consumption is actually a bigger factor when it comes to weight loss.

Blood protein ‘may hold key to preventing tumour growth’

April 3, 2009 12:44 IST

Researchers have identified a protein that can help in shutting down blood vessel growth,which could inhibit tumour growth in cancer patients.

A revolutionary treatment for high blood pressure?

April 2, 2009 15:36 IST

Scientists have developed a 'world-first' treatment to lower high blood pressure and risk of sudden death,a finding they claim could revolutionise treatment for hypertension.

Screening can reduce prostate cancer: Cambridge study

April 2, 2009 14:41 IST

Screening for prostate cancer using prostate specific antigen (PSA) would lead to a reduction in advanced stage prostate cancer by up to 54 per cent.

Female doctors more caring to depression patients than male

April 2, 2009 12:41 IST

Female doctors are more caring while treating patients suffering from depression,a new Australian study has found.

Marijuana component has anti-cancer properties: Study

April 2, 2009 11:30 IST

Infamous for being a narcotic agent,marijuana also has anti-cancer properties which could be used to treat malignant cells in the brain,a new study has claimed.

Stem cell study launched for acute brain-stroke patients

April 1, 2009 15:43 IST

Doctors in the US have launched an experimental study to therapeutically treat acute brain-stroke patients with their own stem cells.

Sleep problems may up suicide risk,study finds

April 1, 2009 11:15 IST

People who suffer chronic sleep problems are more likely to think about suicide or actually try to kill themselves,researchers said.

Men are the weaker sex: Health study

April 1, 2009 10:41 IST

Are men the weaker sex? Well,a new study has found scientific evidence that a male baby is born with more associated risks than his female counterparts.

‘Pashma’ participates in first Indian fashion week

March 31, 2009 17:14 IST

Indias best kept secret,Pashma finally treads home ground with its first showing in India at the Delhi Fashion Week.

Now,a nano diagnostic device for deadly diseases

March 31, 2009 16:11 IST

Bigtec has developed hand held device that can be used in remote areas to diagnose infectious diseases.

Australian plant may produce anti-HIV microbicide gel

March 31, 2009 12:24 IST

A genetically-altered Australian cousin of tobacco plant could become the source of a potent chemical that promises to contain spread of HIV.

Five-in-one pill may halve heart problems: Indian study

March 31, 2009 11:36 IST

Touted as the magic bullet,it aims to treat multiple components of heart disease,so that people have to take lesser number of medications and thus increase compliance.