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Dairy products 'help fight the flab'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Higher intake of dairy food while on a reduced calorie diet can help fight obesity, say researchers.

New drug 'can kill leukaemia'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) have discovered a new drug that can destroy cancerous cells in adult leukaemia patients who have developed resistance to other treatments.

Certain antibiotics may be safe during pregnancy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

A new study has revealed that penicillin and several other antibacterial medications commonly taken by pregnant women are not associated with many birth defects.

Fitness: Breaking physical boundaries through Kalaripayattu

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Originally a traditional form of martial art that started in Kerala, Kalaripayattu is believed to be one of the oldest existing martial art in the world.

Parent Trap: Dealing with colic children

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

I am a new mother who is enjoying her little bonny daughter. But the enjoyment comes to a standstill when my little one goes colicky on me. Colic is a scary word. There are no answers for parents of colicky children. I’ve surfed the net for a cure… my endless visits to the paediatrician has led to naught. Doctors don't know why they cry and scientists have yet to find a cure. It is hard… to hear your child cry for hours on end and not know what you can do about it.

Teenage girls' weight affects sexual behavior

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

A new study has revealed that teenage girls’ weight or perception of their weight might play a role in their participation in risky sexual behaviors

No pain, no gain applies to happiness, too

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

"No pain no gain" also holds true for getting increased level of happiness, says a new study

Lying with your feet up after sex improves baby chances

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Women who lie on their backs for 15 minutes after artificial insemination (AI) have a higher chance of getting pregnant, says a new study

Anxious mums-to-be ‘more likely to have smaller babies’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Anxiety in pregnant women impacts their babies'' size and gestational age, claims a new study

Crushing virtual ciggies can reduce tobacco addiction

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

A new study has shown that crushing cigarettes in a virtual reality environment reduces tobacco addiction

‘Aura’ migraines double stroke risk

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Migraine doubles the chance of a stroke if accompanied by aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances), says a new study

Heart attacks on the rise among women:Study

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Two new US studies have shown that heart attacks have become more common in middle-aged women over the past two decades but a women''s chances of survival have also greatly increased

Surgery the best bet for migraine headaches

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

A new American study strongly suggests that surgery may be the best option for acute migraine headaches

Being fat can fry up your chances of becoming a dad

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

An Australian research has shown that overweight men are less likely to father children.

Cellular phones lead to bone weakening

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Do you wear your cell phone on your belt? Well, here's some news for you-the electromagnetic rays from mobiles lead to decreased bone density in an area of the pelvis that is commonly used for bone grafts.

Exposure to stress in womb nixes a man's fertility

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

A man's fertility is likely to be nixed if he has been exposed to excess stress hormones and chemicals while still in the womb, says a new study

Jordan ‘takes up Bikram yoga to get slim legs’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Katie Price, a.k.a Jordan, has taken up a gruelling form of yoga because she thinks her pins are too bulky and wants to slim them down.

‘Jade Goody effect’ boosts cervical cancer screening rates

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

Jade Goody’s high-profile battle with cancer has led to a sharp rise in the number of women undergoing screening, figures have revealed.

Low alcohol consumption bad for health?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

According to a new study, low alcohol consumption has a negative impact on overall health

Cherry juice can treat pain after exercise

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:15 GMT

A glass of unsweetened cherry juice can work like common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, used by millions to treat pain and inflammation after exercise, say experts.