Tuesday, 4 June 2013

Physical work leads to extreme sleep conditions

Physical work leads to extreme sleep conditions

Physical work leads to extreme sleep conditions

People who work in jobs that are physically demanding experience extremes of sleeping habits, according to a US research. Such workers either experience shorter sleeping hours (fewer than six hours a night) or longer sleeping hours (longer than nine ...
High heels bad for your health

High heels bad for your health

High heels may increase the risk of a woman suffering from serious medical conditions, which includes arthritis, muscle damage and trapped nerves, a study has suggested. According to a study conducted by The College of Podiatry, women start feeling the ...
Blood vessels in eye linked with IQ

Blood vessels in eye linked with IQ

The width of blood vessels in the retina can be a biomarker for brain health, a new study has suggested. Research shows that younger people who score low on intelligence tests, such as IQ, tend to be at higher risk for poorer health and shorter lifespan, but ...
Algorithm to combat dengue soon

Algorithm to combat dengue soon

A high-level meeting of health officials, senior health administrators, and public health experts convened by the Health Minister here on Sunday decided to bring out an algorithm for dengue management, derived from the latest and revised dengue ...
Groundbreaking Research

Groundbreaking Research

Groundbreaking research conducted at MIT has found a way of growing liver cells in a lab dish, capable of producing new liver tissue. The liver is capable of regenerating itself if a part of it is removed. For years scientists have been looking for a way to exploit ...
Dim smartphone brightness to sleep better

Dim smartphone brightness to sleep better

Want a good night's sleep? Dimming the brightness settings of your smartphone or tablet may help, a new study has found. Also, holding the device at least 14 inches from your face while using it will reduce its potential to disturb your sleep, according to the ...
New technology to treat diabetes

New technology to treat diabetes

You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.More >>. You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite ...
Fat mommies reason for obese children

Fat mommies reason for obese children

NEW DELHI: Are mothers to be blamed for high prevalence of obesity among their offspring? This inference has acquired a degree of credibility thanks to a recent research conducted across four Indian cities - Delhi, Agra, Pune and Bangalore. The survey ...
Smoker hiring costs US firms $ 6000 per head

Smoker hiring costs US firms $ 6000 per head

Hiring employees who smoke is proving costly for US firms as they have to shell out $ 6000 more per year on a smoker than a non-smoker, according to a new study. Researchers say the study is the first to take a comprehensive look at the financial burden for ...