Weight worries could cut women's career ladder short
Thu, 21/07/2011 - 11:59 by Jamie Anderson
![]() Constant worries about weight could seriously damage a woman’s career prospects, findings of a new study warn. |
No link between cutting salt intake and heart health -- study
Thu, 07/07/2011 - 15:25 by Neka Sehgal
![]() Advice to cut back your sodium intake should be taken with a pinch of salt, claims the latest medical research. |
Google to shut down health, power services
Mon, 27/06/2011 - 12:55 by Dipankar Roy
![]() After being online for three years, curtains are now falling on the Google's Health and PowerMeter services. Lack of public interest has prompted the closure, said the company. |
347 million adult diabetics worldwide -- study
Sun, 26/06/2011 - 16:08 by Dipankar Roy
![]() The number of diabetic adults worldwide has risen to 347 million, finds a new study, which also suggests the cost of treatment will increase, causing a burden on the health systems of all nations. |
Climber dies after scaling summit of Alaska’s Mt. Mckinley
Sun, 12/06/2011 - 16:23 by Neka Sehgal
![]() Tragedy has struck at Mount McKinley again. An Alaskan climber died Friday morning after scaling the summit of North America's highest peak. |
Cleveland Clinic to wind up Huron Hospital in 90 days
Tue, 07/06/2011 - 13:01 by Anter Prakash Singh
![]() Cleveland Clinic announced Monday that its Huron Hospital will cease operations in the next 90 days. |
Sleep deprived brains doze off while you are awake--study
Thu, 28/04/2011 - 16:48 by Jaspreet Virk
![]() Have you ever absent-mindedly put salt in tea or coffee instead of sugar? If so, blame it on certain parts of the brain that might have gone offline, states a new study. |
Unable to perceive lies, sarcasm? It's a warning sign of dementia
Sun, 17/04/2011 - 16:28 by Neka Sehgal
![]() A new study suggests that inability to perceive lies and sarcasm could be a warning sign of impending dementia, the degenerative condition which is characterized by a progressive deterioration in cognitive function. |
Olive leaf extract can significantly lower BP--study
Sun, 17/04/2011 - 12:21 by Jaspreet Virk
![]() Looking for a natural remedy for high blood pressure? Try olive leaves, as a new study has found that olive leaf extract can significantly lower high blood pressure and treat hypertension. |
Nearly half of meat in US stores contains bacteria
Sat, 16/04/2011 - 12:34 by Anter Prakash Singh
![]() Researchers in U.S. have found that nearly half of the raw meat sold in the grocery stores may contain strains of bacteria which is resistant to three classes of antibiotics. |
Study finds dual-drug combo an effective anti-obesity prescription
Mon, 11/04/2011 - 22:41 by Ann Tyler
![]() Here comes a brand new prescription for treating 'obesity'- one of the most critical health threats worldwide. |
Coffee may up diabetes risk--study
Sun, 10/04/2011 - 17:40 by Jaspreet Virk
![]() A hot cup of coffee might be the perfect way to kick start the day, but a new study warns that caffeinated drinks like coffee may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). |