Health News

Mother's mental games can lead to depression in daughters
Washington, Nov 25 : Mothers who play mental games with their daughters like making them feel guilty or withdrawing expressions of love are actually putting their kids at an increased risk of developing depression, according to a new study..

Combination therapies may be as good as treated bednets in preventing malaria
Washington, Nov 25 : A new study has found that artemisinin combination therapies (ACTs) could be almost as effective in reducing transmission of malaria as insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) in areas of low transmission..

Why women gain weight during menopause despite no diet changes
Washington, Nov 25 : Women often experience weight gain during menopause because it dramatically cuts their desire to exercise, according to a new study..

Four beers a day can make you blind
Melbourne, Nov 25 : You might not just realize this while downing a mug of chilled beer on a summer afternoon, but a new study has revealed that knocking back four beers a day can damage your eyesight..

Promising new target for developing cholesterol-lowering drugs identified
Washington, Nov 25 : Scientists have identified a promising new target for the development of a new class of cholesterol lowering drugs..

New species of leprosy bacterium identified
Washington, Nov 25 : Through genetic analysis of a pair of lethal infections, scientists have identified a new species of bacterium that causes leprosy..

Low potassium levels may explain diabetes risk in high BP patients
Washington, Nov 25 : Researchers suggest that drop in potassium levels caused by blood pressures drugs may help explain why people on those medicines are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes..

Having a bad boss may be harmful for your heart
London, Nov 25 : Having an inconsiderate and incompetent boss not only leads to bad working days, but also increases your risk of developing heart disease, warn Swedish researchers..

New migraine drug with fewer side effects shows promise
London, Nov 25 : Millions of migraine sufferers have been offered fresh hope after researchers claimed that a treatment for the condition is as existing drugs but with fewer side effects..

Blood pressure readings taken in doctor's clinics may not predict heart risks
Washington, November 25 : Blood pressure readings taken in a doctor's clinic may not be helpful in predicting future heart risks, according to a new study..

Stomach ulcer bug may be behind bad breath
Washington, Nov 24 : A new study has suggested that bacteria, which cause stomach ulcers and cancer, may be behind bad breath..

Positive environment can help treat drug addiction
Washington, Nov 24 : A new study has shown that positive and stimulating environmental conditions make it easier to treat cocaine addiction..

Anticonvulsant found to block drug-seeking behaviour
Washington, November 24 : Experiments on animals conducted by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have shown that an anticonvulsant called vigabatrin (GVG) can block drug-seeking behaviour..

Genes linked to fat metabolism may increase kidney cancer risk
Washington, Nov 24 : Scientists have identified three genes linked to the body's processing of fats that may increase the risk of kidney cancer..

Living to be a 100 can be a pretty depressing affair
Washington, Nov 24 : Most elderly people, who make it to 100 years, suffer from depression that is poorly understood and under diagnosed, according to a new study..