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Women stressed during pregnancy have unhappy kidsWomen stressed during pregnancy were more likely to have children with a higher risk of developing behavioural and emotional problems.
Source : dnaindia.com | 03-Dec-2008 14:59
Exercise in pregnancy linked to fatal illness
Contrary to the belief that exercise during pregnancy is good, a study has indicated that pregnant women who exercise too much may face complication marked by high blood pressure.
Source : dnaindia.com | 03-Dec-2008 14:34
Bone growth 'controlled in gut'
Researchers have carried out a study and discovered that bone growth is controlled in the gut through serotonin, the naturally present chemical used by the brain
Source : dnaindia.com | 02-Dec-2008 11:19
Post-heart attack stress can be damaging
A patient who receives an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICDs) after a heart attack is more than twice as likely to die within five years
Source : dnaindia.com | 02-Dec-2008 11:18
'Good cholesterol' might not be good for you
Instead, they show that the good cholesterol has varying degrees of quality and that poor quality HDL is actually bad for you.
Source : dnaindia.com | 02-Dec-2008 11:17
AIDS spreading dangerously fast in Madhya Pradesh
The extent of spread of the AIDS epidemic in Madhya Pradesh can be judged from the fact that while there was only one identified AIDS patient in 1988, the figure has now risen to 2,780
Source : dnaindia.com | 01-Dec-2008 16:33
Washing hands 'can make you less judgemental'
A new study has suggested that washing hands is not only an easy way of preventing infection, but it can also affect one's moral judgement.
Source : dnaindia.com | 30-Nov-2008 12:56
Images of terror attacks may impact kids
Terrifying images of the terror attacks flashing on television for over 59 hours, have made psychiatrists fear the impact on children.
Source : dnaindia.com | 29-Nov-2008 14:28
Deadline for warning on tobacco packets delayed
The government has deferred the deadline to display pictorial warnings on cigarette and bidi packets by another six months.
Source : dnaindia.com | 26-Nov-2008 13:41
'AIDS cure' good for only 1% of patients: Experts
Physicians in Germany who say they have "functionally cured" a patient with HIV/AIDS are warning that their accidental breakthrough is effective for only about one percent of patients
Source : dnaindia.com | 24-Nov-2008 08:13
Snoring 'may stunt growth of kids'
A new study has revealed that snoring and other nighttime breathing problems could hamper a child's growth.
Source : dnaindia.com | 23-Nov-2008 18:01
Low sex drive, irritability signs of 'male menopause'
Irritable, tired, low libido? Well, you could be suffering from male menopause, say doctors.
Source : dnaindia.com | 23-Nov-2008 12:14
Away-facing prams 'may harm babies psychologically'
A new study has suggested that infants who face away from their parents in buggies could suffer lasting psychological harm.
Source : dnaindia.com | 21-Nov-2008 16:24
Effective anti-smoking ads 'scare or disgust': Study
Anti-smoking ads that highlight tobacco health threats using images that scare or disgust are the most effective, says a new study.
Source : dnaindia.com | 21-Nov-2008 13:41
Shed flab 'for a healthy sex life in old age'
Move over, pills. The key to extending your sex life well into old age is simple -- just cut the flab, says an expert.
Source : dnaindia.com | 21-Nov-2008 13:40
Aqua-aerobics during pregnancy 'eases childbirth pain'
Now, a new study has revealed that doing aqua-aerobics could ease the pain of childbirth.
Source : dnaindia.com | 21-Nov-2008 13:39
Personalised cancer treatment on the anvil?
Thanks to a groundbreaking research, personalised cancer treatment may soon be on the anvil.
Source : dnaindia.com | 20-Nov-2008 10:31
New bacteria 'found' in raw milk
Scientists have discovered new species of bacteria that can grow at low temperatures, spoiling raw milk even when it is refrigerated.
Source : dnaindia.com | 20-Nov-2008 09:51
Drink three cups of green tea daily 'to melt flab'
No doubt, exercise is the best way to melt the flab. But, a new study says that even sipping three cups of green tea a day could help one stay trim.
Source : dnaindia.com | 19-Nov-2008 14:32
Obesity 'is a curse for women'
Ladies, you may have to pay a higher price for obesity than men, for a study has revealed that being overweight is a curse on a woman's life.
Source : dnaindia.com | 19-Nov-2008 14:16
Do you have a feeling of déjà vu?
You might be overcome with a vague yet familiar feeling when you find yourself in an entirely new place.
Source : dnaindia.com | 19-Nov-2008 12:47
Can you figure out a smarter way of learning?
Do you aspire to excel in your studies, besides recalling dry and dreary facts more readily?
Source : dnaindia.com | 19-Nov-2008 12:47
Kids who don't sleep enough become overweight
More than a quarter of children who don't get adequate sleep become either overweight or hyperactive, says a Canadian study.
Source : dnaindia.com | 19-Nov-2008 10:35
Cancer patients upset they're not told of drugs cost
Oncologists upset cancer patients by not telling them about the steep cost of drugs and treatment.
Source : dnaindia.com | 19-Nov-2008 10:35
Vit B3 in meat,grains more effective than sunscreens
Vitamin B3 found in meat, nuts, grains and cereals is more effective in preventing skin cancer caused by harmful ultraviolet rays than the sunscreens.
Source : dnaindia.com | 19-Nov-2008 09:22
Too little sleep linked to increased cancer risk
Regular exercise can reduce a woman's risk of cancer, but the benefits may slip away if she gets too little sleep, American researchers said
Source : dnaindia.com | 18-Nov-2008 22:19
Gulf War illness among veterans widespread
Gulf War illness affects at least one-fourth of the 7,00,000 US troops who served in the Gulf 1991.
Source : dnaindia.com | 18-Nov-2008 19:29
Kids stressed in large classes: Study
Pre-school children who attended large classes are likely to suffer stress, which could take a toll on their health, a study has suggested.
Source : dnaindia.com | 18-Nov-2008 17:34
Genetic breakthrough could help babies survive kidney defects
Babies suffering from fatal kidney defects in the womb may be able to survive, as Australian scientists are on the verge of a genetic breakthrough.
Source : dnaindia.com | 18-Nov-2008 11:08
Drops in oxygen level might trigger sudden death
Sudden, inexplicable deaths of epileptics could be the outcome of faulty brain signalling, not telling the bodies to breathe during such seizures.
Source : dnaindia.com | 18-Nov-2008 09:15
Ripe old people reveal secrets of super sharp memory
Wonder why your 90-year-old grandpa solves crossword puzzle in a jiffy every morning or why he always recalls names and faces
Source : dnaindia.com | 17-Nov-2008 13:11
Vitamins E, C unable to keep cancer at bay
A 10-year clinical trial did not seem to benefit 14,641 cancer patients above 50 years, after they were administered 400 units of vitamin E or 500 mg of vitamin C.
Source : dnaindia.com | 17-Nov-2008 10:40
Dump the junk food, save your child from diabetes
If your child asks you for some loose cash for eating at the school canteen or a pizza luncheon - consider not giving in, for his sake!
Source : dnaindia.com | 16-Nov-2008 12:37
Unhappiness drives people to watch more TV
Unhappiness drives people to watch more TV, while their cheerful counterparts choose books and people for company.
Source : dnaindia.com | 15-Nov-2008 08:32
Laughter as medicine: How it helps people lead healthier lives
Have you laughed today? Good thing if you have because most people take life too seriously.
Source : dnaindia.com | 15-Nov-2008 08:31
Touchy feely couples less likely to be stressed
Couples who hug and kiss more often or become physically intimate are less likely to be stressed, especially if they are married.
Source : dnaindia.com | 15-Nov-2008 08:30
Cigarette smoke can disfigure your heart
Exposure to prolonged puffing can perk up levels of a stress hormone in the heart that can potentially reshape the left ventricle
Source : dnaindia.com | 14-Nov-2008 15:48
Broken teeth? Smile and dial helpline!
If you happen to break your teeth, don't fret. Just put them in some milk or coconut water and scuttle off to a dentist - so advises a newly launched helpline here.
Source : dnaindia.com | 14-Nov-2008 10:20
'Indian adolescents vulnerable to risky behaviour'
Indian adolescents in and around metropolitan cities believe in partying hard and are vulnerable to risky behaviour - be it physical intimacy, alcohol or drugs, says a new study.
Source : dnaindia.com | 14-Nov-2008 10:20
Clouded vision could be pointer to diabetes
If your eyes feel blurry and your vision is clouded, don't just dismiss it as fading eyesight. It could be an indication of diabetes and could even lead to loss of vision if left untreated.
Source : dnaindia.com | 14-Nov-2008 10:19
Avoiding Diabetes - Live Healthy, Eat Healthy!
Diabetes can occur in two ways. One is through hereditary. People with diabetes in their first degree relatives are more prone to this disorder than other people.
Source : dnaindia.com | 13-Nov-2008 19:29
Diabetes care: 10 ways to avoid diabetes complications
Diabetes is a serious disease. Following your diabetes treatment plan takes round-the-clock commitment. But your efforts are worthwhile.
Source : dnaindia.com | 13-Nov-2008 19:29
Preventing Diabetes
An extra hour of sleep each night can do wonders. When you are deprived of sleep, the levels of the stress hormone cortisol rise.
Source : dnaindia.com | 13-Nov-2008 19:22
Fat around the waist a death risk
A thick waist almost doubles the risk of premature death, a major European study has found, showing there's nothing lovely about love handles.
Source : dnaindia.com | 13-Nov-2008 18:50
Going for body contouring? Beware of malnutrition
Beware of malnutrition if you are going in for a body contouring procedure following weight loss surgery.
Source : dnaindia.com | 13-Nov-2008 13:38
UK turns to foreigners to ease sperm donor crisis
British fertility clinics are turning to foreigners in an effort to overcome critical shortage of sperm donors in the country
Source : dnaindia.com | 13-Nov-2008 12:43