Hormone therapy may up heart disease risk during gender transition: Study(19:38) London, Feb 18 (IANS) Patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment have an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart attacks, strokes and blood clotting, researchers say.
Synthetic fibres contribute to plastic pollution in environment: Study(17:26) New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Polyester and other synthetic fibres like nylon are major contributors of microplastics pollution in the environment, say researchers and suggest switching to biosynthetic fibres to prevent this.
Tagore belongs to world: Kovind(15:20) New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) 'Gurudev' Rabindranath Tagore was a remarkable genius, and remains not just India's, but the worlds foremost cultural icons, President Ramnath Kovind said here on Monday, while presenting the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony.
New drug to delay ageing discovered(14:14) New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new drug that can delay ageing demonstrated by declining muscle mass, strength and function.
Household toxins linked to multiple disorders in children: Study(13:30) New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Children living in homes that have toxic chemicals on the floors and furniture are exposed to higher concentrations of harmful semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in their blood or urine than those without these materials, finds a new study.
Researchers developing new therapy to treat Parkinson's disease(12:50) New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Cell replacement may play an increasing role in alleviating the symptoms such as movement problems and memory loss of Parkinson's disease (PD), researchers say.
Give your contemporary homes a traditional touch(18:06) New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) A little traditional touch to a contemporary home with colours, curios and cushions can make an interesting alteration to the design vibe, suggest experts.
Frequent high-tide flooding can affect coastal communities' economy: Study(17:58) New York, Feb 17 (IANS) People living in coastal areas are highly affected by economic losses caused by frequent flooding and the impact worsens when the sea level rises, making them more frequent, says a new study.
Early age drinking linked to alcohol dependence: Study(17:28) New York, Feb 17 (IANS) Early onset of drinking and intoxication may lead to heavy drinking and alcohol dependence among people, warn researchers from the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation in the US.
Create healthy work environment with creative workspace(17:06) New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) A healthy work environment through a blend of active urban setting as well as a stress-free ecosystem with sustainable measures can go a long way in improving employees' productivity, say experts of workspace design.
Having realistic goals may help you lead better life(14:34) Geneva, Feb 17 (IANS) You can hope for better well-being if you set realistic goals for yourself as a new study suggests that the key for later satisfaction is whether the life goals are seen as attainable and what they mean to a person.
24 automotive beauties set to adorn heritage city lanes on Monday(23:40) Gandhinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) To promote heritage tourism, the Grand Heritage Drive 2019 will be launched in Ahmedabad on Monday, displaying the vintage and classic collections of automobiles in the country.
Autistic children more likely to face maltreatment: Study(17:24) New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Parents, take note. If your child is suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) then you have to be more cautious, as a new study has suggested they are more likely to face maltreatment than normal children.
Women should be offered treatment options for miscarriage: Study(16:04) London, Feb 16 (IANS) Though miscarriage is a traumatic experience for both parents, resulting in feelings of loss and grief that in some cases can lead to anxiety and depression, women experiencing miscarriage should be offered a choice in the treatment they receive, suggests a study.
Push-ups can keep heart disease risk at bay: Study(12:10) New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Active, middle-aged men who can complete more than 40 push-ups at a time had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes compared to those who did less than 10 push-ups, says a new study.
New nano-painkiller lasts longer, less addictive than opioids(19:44) London, Feb 15 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new painkiller using nanoparticles that lasts longer than morphine, paving the way for intense pain treatments without the severe side effects associated with opioids.
With ovarian cancer deaths set to spike by 67%, AI to rescue: Study(18:26) London, Feb 15 (IANS) With the incidence of ovarian cancer likely to increase by 55 per cent in another 15 years or so, researchers have created an artificial intelligence (AI) software to help best treat ovarian cancer that will pave the way for personalised medicine and expedite relief, a new study says.
Man's obsession with porn may hamper partner's health(17:26) New York, Feb 15 (IANS) Women, take note! If your man is obsessed with watching pornography then there are high chances that you may suffer from an eating disorder, a new study suggests.
Going out on a date? Try these make-up looks(16:24) New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Confused as to what make-up look would be suitable for a date? Opt for a 'no make-up' look or go bright with colours to woo your partner, say experts.
Sleep apnoea patients with excess daytime sleepiness at greater CVD risk: Study(16:10) New York, Feb 15 (IANS) Adults with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), who experience excessive sleepiness while awake are at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) than those who do not experience such symptoms, says a new study.
Why enough sleep is important for your heart health?(16:10) Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) Getting enough sleep is key to good health, as researchers say that insufficient sleep increases the risk of serious problems, including cardiovascular disease.
