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Women suffer more nightmares than men: StudySubscriber Only

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 bulgeSubscriber Only

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.

Loss of libido hits postmenopausal womens quality of lifeSubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 11:44 IST

Postmenopausal women with low levels of sexual desire are likely to be depressed and to suffer physical symptoms such as back pain and memory problems.

Steroids to wheezing kids not a good idea: StudiesSubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 10:55 IST

Giving steroids to children who are wheezing because of viral or other infections does not help,researchers reported.

US obesity epidemic shows perils to health reformSubscriber Only

February 23, 2015 20:10 IST

The health insurance policies of the US are bearing the brunt from the obesity epidemic that is spreading across the country.

Cleaner air equals longer lives: StudySubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 10:41 IST

Dramatic improvements in US air quality over the last two decades have added 21 weeks to the life of the average American.

Kolkata takes the lead in preserving umbilical cord bloodSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 15:32 IST

Umbilical cord blood is the richest source of adult stem cells which is collected,processed and cryogenically stored for future use to treat life-threatening diseases.

Physical activity in school helps even with no weight lossSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 15:19 IST

School-based physical activity have positive outcomes despite having little effect on childrens weight or the amount of exercise they do outside of school.

Abnormal heart function reduces exercise capacitySubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 14:27 IST

The researchers conducted a study to examine the relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and exercise capacity.

Drinking in pregnancy’s initial stage ’causes’ premature birthSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 14:08 IST

Drinking as little as five goblets of wine a week in the first three months of pregnancy can raise the risk of a premature birth even if you stop later.

A credit card-sized tool to diagnose malariaSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 13:56 IST

The novel tool is so small that it can be easily slipped into a wallet,and can work even when taken out months later.

Lottery doesnt guarantee long-term wealth or good healthSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 12:35 IST

If you believe that winning a lottery would ensure financial comfort and good health,you need to think again,for a new study has found the contrary.

Gene breakthrough to pave way for nicotine-free cigaretteSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 12:13 IST

Scientists have made a gene-related breakthrough which they claim could soon pave the way for nicotine-free cigarettes.

Negative results of clinical trials dont always get publishedSubscriber Only

February 24, 2015 14:19 IST

Trials showing a positive treatment or with striking findings easily make it to scientific journals,not so for those with negative findings.

Supplements help prevent muscle wasting: StudySubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 10:56 IST

Children in Niger who got a daily nutritional supplement for three months were less likely to have muscles eaten away by wasting syndrome.

Needles,not technique,may be acupuncture keySubscriber Only

February 24, 2015 12:46 IST

Acupuncture prevents headaches and migraines but faked treatments when needles are incorrectly inserted appear to work nearly as well.

Relaxation ‘helps in maintaining weight’Subscriber Only

January 20, 2009 14:33 IST

Obese women have a better chance of maintaining a healthy weight if they incorporate a little relaxation into their lifestyle.

Mutation in a gene can lead to heart attack: ScientistsSubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 13:13 IST

Mutation in the genes involved in maintaining the structure of cardiac muscle can lead to a sudden cardiac arrest,says a study.

Why men can resist sinful savouries better than womenSubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 12:07 IST

Researchers have found out why weight loss and staying off food is so much more harder for women than it is for men.

Go to a party to cut dementia risk: StudySubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 11:24 IST

Socially active people who were not easily stressed had a half the risk of developing dementia than people who were isolated and prone to distress.

Study doubts heart disease genetic testing valueSubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 11:21 IST

A study casts doubt on the value of testing for a certain genetic trait linked to heart disease to predict one's chances of illness.

Domestic violence victims display distinct facial injuriesSubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 11:02 IST

Facial injury patterns in victims of intimate partner violence are different than that of females with facial trauma from other causes.

Uttar Pradesh has highest maternal mortality: UnicefSubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 10:32 IST

The high rate of maternal mortality in India is not evenly spread with UP reporting the maximum number of deaths and Kerala the least.

Drugs used in medicines for babies are risky: UK expertSubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 10:25 IST

The study led by Dr Hitesh Pandya documents the non-drug ingredients present in liquid medicines given to premature infants as part of their medical care.