HEALTH NEWS - Page 709

Owners may spread germs to dogs by not washing hands

January 28, 2009 16:15 IST

Dog owners are more likely to spread germs to their pets by not washing hands than by sleeping with them,or getting licks on the face.

Brain scanning shows stress disrupts thinking in men

January 28, 2009 15:29 IST

Scanning the brains of 20 male medical students preparing for their board exams,a research team has found that stress disrupts human thinking.

Want to get healthy? Exercise 7 minutes a week

January 28, 2009 12:28 IST

Rigorous workouts lasting as little as three minutes may help prevent diabetes by helping control blood sugar,British researchers said.

Plastic chemical may stay in body longer: Study

January 28, 2009 11:26 IST

A controversial chemical used in many plastic products may remain in the body longer than previously thought,US researchers said.

Medical hoax: ‘Cello scrotum’ was just a test tickle

January 28, 2009 11:08 IST

A top doctor who is also a member of Britain's House of Lords has admitted to a prank 34-years-ago inventing an oddball medical condition called 'cello scrotum'.

Two doner kebabs can give a weeks worth of saturated fat

January 27, 2009 17:01 IST

Just two doner kebabs,the most popular post-pub snack in the UK,can give people their recommended saturated fat intake for a week.

People buy a pen to restore shaken self-confidence: Study

January 27, 2009 15:20 IST

People who have momentarily lost confidence in their intelligence are likely to buy a pen because it will help restore their self confidence.

Sitting on plane’s window seat raises blood clot risk

January 27, 2009 15:00 IST

A new study has claimed that sitting close to the window on a plane can raise a passenger's chance of developing a deep vein thrombosis.

Health info technology saves lives,costs: Study

January 27, 2009 12:01 IST

Hospitals that used computers to keep track of patient records and manage care had lower rates of deaths,complications and costs.

Using water in toilet serious health risk; employee fired

January 27, 2009 11:50 IST

An Australian-based engineering firm has reportedly sacked an employee for using water instead of toilet paper in the washroom.

Aus thong lovers at greater risk of developing skin cancer

January 27, 2009 11:43 IST

Australia's thong lovers,who relish spending time under the sun with exposed feet,are at a greater risk of developing skin cancer.

Aerobic,resistance best exercises for elderly

January 27, 2009 11:21 IST

Older,obese adults who do a combination of aerobic and resistance exercises have less insulin resistance and are better able to do simple tasks.

Alcohol can improve men’s sexual performance: Aus study

January 27, 2009 11:03 IST

Alcohol improves rather than damages men's performance in the bedroom if taken within safe guidelines,a new study has revealed.

Surrounded by friends? It’s all in your genes

January 27, 2009 09:47 IST

Are you a social butterfly,or do you prefer being at the edge of a group of friends? Either way,your genes and evolution may play a major role.

Brain dead girl creates history by saving three lives

January 25, 2009 15:21 IST

A three-year-old brain dead girl ended up saving three lives including that of a 21-month-old boy with timely transplant of her organs.

Experience can be the best teacher for infants

January 23, 2009 14:29 IST

Psychologists have found that infants as young as 10 months use their prior exposure to understand new actions.

Group support doubles your chances of quitting smoking

January 23, 2009 14:11 IST

Smokers are twice as likely to kick the habit if they use a support group rather than trying to give up alone,according to a new study.

Apple juice can delay onset of Alzheimers disease

January 23, 2009 13:39 IST

Drinking apple juice could help delay the onset of Alzheimers disease,says a new study.

Video games can ruin relationships with friends,family

January 23, 2009 13:13 IST

As the amount of time playing video games goes up,the quality of relationships with peers and parents slides,says a new study.

Family abuse of people with dementia common: Study

January 23, 2009 13:05 IST

People caring for family members with dementia commonly abuse them with behavior such as swearing and shouting.

First study on ‘use of embryonic stem cells in humans’

January 23, 2009 12:28 IST

A team at a US biotech company is to start the world's first study of a treatment for spinal cord injuries based on them.

Study confirms link between social rejection and aggression

January 22, 2009 15:56 IST

People who feel socially rejected are more likely to see others' actions as hostile and are more likely to behave in hurtful ways towards others.

Trusting journalists can give your health a boost!

January 22, 2009 15:23 IST

We're not saying that,that is the result of a study of people from 29 Asian countries,saying that individuals who trust mass media are healthier.

Women suffer more nightmares than men: Study

January 22, 2009 15:23 IST

According to the study females find it harder to switch off their emotions at the end of the day,hence they get more nightmares.

‘Magic pill’ for those fighting battle of bulge

January 22, 2009 13:34 IST

There is a ray of hope for those fighting the battle of the bulge,with a 'magic pill' that stops the body from absorbing some of the fat in food set to go on sale.