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Low-carb diets better for easing weight: Study
London: A low-carb diet is better than a standard, calorie-restricted one for cutting down weight and lowering blood levels of cancer-promoting hormone insulin, a British study has found.
Liquor gives a kick, but may also kick in unsafe sex
Toronto: Alcohol consumption, which gives a high, has long been associated with unsafe sex. Now, a new study directly relates it to HIV infection.
An egg a day keeps unwanted calories at bay
London: While an apple a day is known for keeping the doctor away, researchers suggest going to work on an egg everyday could be the best way to start the… Read more
Nuns prescribed the pill to avoid cancer
London: Regardless of their celibacy vows, nuns should take contraceptive pills to cut cancer threat, researchers in Australia have suggested.
Brain’s crossed wires cause depression
Washington: New research has used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to show that those suffering from depression had decreased connectivity between several key regions of the brain responsible for emotional… Read more
Give cancer the slip: Make simple lifestyle changes
London: A few simple lifestyle changes would help most people avoid cancer, a study claims.
Marathons could permanently damage heart: Study
London: Running marathons could permanently damage your heart, say scientists.
Premature kids likely to face behavioural problems
London: Children born prematurely have greater chances of experiencing behavioural or emotional problems or both in the pre-school years, a study reveals.
Sitting down makes your bum bigger
London: If you happen to sit more often you are more likely to have a bigger bottom. Experts say that the pressure put on areas of the body used for… Read more
Pakistan has nearly 100,000 HIV/AIDS patients
Islamabad: Nearly 100,000 people in Pakistan are living with HIV/AIDS, a media report has said.
