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Everything you need to know about Lady Harding Medical College: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Dannii Minogue calls fame 'awful'

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Singer Dannii Minogue says the pressure of fame when she started her singing career in the 1980s, was awful. But she admits she has learnt to tackle it over the years.

Doctors want quality in medical education

May 22, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Condemning the alleged casual approach of the Medical Council of India (MCI) in regulating medical education, a group of doctors said Wednesday the country is facing a deep quality crisis.

Researchers identify anti-cancer amino acid fragment

May 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Los Angeles, May 22 (IANS) Scientists have identified an amino acid fragment that can be used to halt cancer spread, says a study.

Intellectuals call for support for Irom Sharmila

May 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A panel of intellectuals including actors, filmmakers and journalists have appealed to the people to join activist Irom Chanu Sharmila in her demand for annulling the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur.

Early life exposure to traffic-related air pollution linked to hyperactivity

May 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): A new research found that early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution was significantly associated with higher hyperactivity scores at age 7.

Dietary advice on added sugar 'damaging our health'

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): An Indian origin cardiologist has argued that the current dietary advice on added sugar "is in desperate need of emergency surgery."

Radioactive nanoparticles that target cancer cells developed

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a way to create radioactive nanoparticles that target lymphoma tumor cells wherever they may be in the body.

Vitamin C kills drug-resistant TB bacteria

May 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): In a surprising discovery, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have determined that vitamin C kills drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in laboratory culture.

Biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease uncovered

May 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): University of Cincinnati researchers have identified a number of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which could help with earlier diagnosis and intervention in those who have not yet shown symptoms.

'Goa hospital faces water shortage because taps are stolen'

May 21, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Panaji, May 21 (IANS) The Goa Medical College (GMC), the state's top health facility, regularly faces water shortage because people steal taps installed in the hospital premises, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Tuesday.

Cold weather affects blood pressure

May 21, 2013 at 3:34 PM

London, May 21 (IANS) Cold weather affects blood pressure, shows a study that assessed a staggering 169,000 blood pressure measurements.

US charges three NYU researchers for taking bribes from Chinese company

May 21, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Three New York University researchers from China divulged results from a federally funded study to Chinese competitors in exchange for tuition, rent and other expenses.

72 pc women experience constipation, bowel problems during pregnancy

May 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Nearly 3 out of 4 pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a new study has found.

COMEDK PGET- 2013 results declared, check results

May 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has declared result and rank list for COMEDK PGET- 2013

Discarded kidneys could be 'recycled' to produce replacement organs

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Researchers have found that human kidneys discarded for transplant can potentially serve as a natural "scaffolding material" for manufacturing replacement organs in the lab using regenerative medicine techniques.

COMEDK PGET results 2013 declared: Check results here

May 21, 2013 at 11:17 AM

COMEDK PGET results 2013 has been declared along with the rank list by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) for the common entrance test for the academic year 2013-2014.

Smoking during pregnancy up obesity and diabetes risk in baby girls

May 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the risk of both obesity and gestational diabetes, in their daughters, a recent study has found.

Lady Gaga's tattoo parlour visit helped her bag 'Machete Kills' role

May 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New York, May 20 (ANI): Lady Gaga's movie debut in Robert Rodriguez's 'Machete Kills' came due to a chance encounter with actor Danny Trejo in a Los Angeles tattoo parlour.

Michelle Obama jokes about hubby's failures

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Michelle Obama made light of the failures that her husband, Barack, faced in his life.

Vitamin D supplements could combat Crohn's disease

May 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Individuals suffering from Crohn's disease are often plagued by reduced muscle strength, fatigue and poor quality of life.

Brain ultrasound improves mood

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) has shown promise in improving mental states in people suffering from chronic pain.

Darker skin also prone to skin cancer

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Fair skinned people are known to be at higher risk for skin cancer and other problems associated with too much exposure to the sun, but experts say people of color also are vulnerable to the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun and indoor tanning beds.

Darker skin also prone to skin cancer

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Fair skinned people are known to be at higher risk for skin cancer and other problems associated with too much exposure to the sun, but experts say people of color also are vulnerable to the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun and indoor tanning beds.

I want to shoot Hillary Clinton right in the vagina, says radio host

May 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Radio host Pete Santilli has made shocking comments about former First Lady Hillary Clinton, claiming that she should be shot in the vagina for her involvement in the killings of US troops.

US First Lady laments culture of African Americans aspiring to be 'baller or rapper'

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Michelle Obama urged graduates of Bowie State University to encourage more young African Americans to follow in their footsteps and focus on education.

Woman dies of swine flu in UP

May 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) A woman died here of swine flu late Friday, health officials said Saturday.

Drug target to prevent hardening of arteries identified

May 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Researchers have come a step closer towards limiting arterioscelorosis disease - an illness in which hardening of arteries occurs and the supply of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body is squeezed off.

Ancient 'scissor-handed' creature named after Johnny Depp

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A scientist has named an ancient extinct creature with 'scissor hand-like' claws, which he discovered in fossil records, in honour of his favourite movie star Johnny Depp.

Body fat makes arteries stiffer after middle age

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): According to a new study, having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age.

Why women tend to live longer than men

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly, a new study has claimed.

Why women live longer than men

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly, a new study has claimed.

Now, shoes that generate electricity

May 16, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Houston, May 16 (IANS) Four US students have developed shoes that extract energy with every step to power portable electronics and, perhaps someday, life-preserving medical devices, US media reported.

Marijuana users have better blood sugar control

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Researchers have revealed that regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control.

Living fit life in middle age cuts heart disease risk

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Getting fit during middle age can reduce your risk for heart failure, according to a new study led by an Indian researcher.

Brain rewires itself after damage or injury

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function.

Passenger car drivers likelier to die in crashes with SUVs

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Apart from price and fuel efficiency, car safety ratings are one of the things that consumers rely on when buying an automobile.

Jharkhand approves act to protect doctors, hospitals

May 14, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Ranchi, May 14 (IANS) The Jharkhand government has approved the Medical Protection Act 2013 to protect doctors, nursing homes and hospitals in the state from violent attacks, an official said Tuesday.

Work stress and unhealthy lifestyle ups heart disease risk

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): People with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than people who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles, a new study has found.

SC clears decks for admissions to medical colleges

May 13, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) In a big relief to aspiring medical students, the Supreme Court Monday paved the way for government and private medical colleges to admit students to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for the 2013 session.

Students relieved after SC verdict

May 13, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was a sigh of relief for thousands of students as the Supreme Court Monday cleared the decks for admissions to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for 2013 in state government and private colleges.

Tips to 'treat painful sex'

May 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A physician specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy has offered some tips to deal with dyspareunia, the technical term for pain during sexual intercourse, which can be related to mental or physical causes.

SC clears decks for admissions to medical colleges

May 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday cleared the decks for admissions to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for 2013 in state government and private institutions as it lifted its stay on the declaration of the results of the entrance tests conducted by them.

Best workout partner keeps verbal encouragement to minimum

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): The best workout partner may be one who understands that silence is golden, a Kansas State University researcher in the College of Human Ecology has stated.

Demi Lovato wants Britney back on 'X Factor'

May 12, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 12 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato wants pop star Britney Spears to return to the US version of singing reality show "The X Factor".

Leukemia drug targets Parkinson's proteins

May 11, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) Scientists have tapped into the restrictive action potential of a leukemia drug to hinder accumulation of deadly proteins linked to Parkinson's, a new study says.

New anti-cocaine vaccine passes key test in primates

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A novel anti-cocaine vaccine developed by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College has been successfully tested in primates, bringing them closer to launching human clinical trials.

Proper dose of exercise needed for depressed patients revealed

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): There's now sufficient research data to provide specific guidance on how to prescribe exercise for people with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to researchers including an Indian origin.

Former Nigeria football coach dies at 72

May 10, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Lagos, May 10 (IANS) Former Nigeria national football coach Joseph Ladipo passed away in the southwest city of Ibadan. He was 72.

Now, robot that tells you when you stink

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Japan researchers have created a pair of robots- a girl and a dog - whose odour sensors can determine just how bad you smell.

New cooling cap helps prevent chemotherapy hair loss

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A new scalp-cooling system is being rolled out in parts of London to help chemotherapy patients prevent hair loss during therapy.

Pets may help reduce heart disease risk

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, an American Heart Association scientific statement has said.

Careers after 12th: Commerce field

May 9, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Which career should a Commerce students pursue after 12th class will be haunting all the parents and even the children. There is no need to panic, as there are many fields and opportunities available after 12th for commerce field. Student just has to decide, which field they want to go in.

Pope to visit Brazil slum, meet young offenders

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Vatican City, May 9 (IANS/AKI) On his first foreign trip as pontiff, Pope Francis will tour a Rio de Janeiro slum in July and meet juvenile offenders, the Vatican said.

Now, masks that give you superhuman abilities

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A group of students at the Royal College of Art in London have created two masks that can give you superhuman sight and hearing.

Fergie retirement news surpasses Thatcher's death with 1.4 mln Twitter hits

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement announcement has got a whopping 1.4 million mentions on Twitter, even more than the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

New theory shows humans descended from aquatic apes

May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Scientists, academics and medics gathered this week in a London hotel to discuss a topic that has been virtually unmentionable in academic circles for decades - did humans descend from "aquatic apes" that spent more time swimming than dragging their knuckles on the ground?

Declare thalassemic patients as disabled: Himachal trust

May 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Shimla, May 8 (IANS) Shimla-based public welfare trust Umang Foundation Wednesday asked the state government to include thalassemics in the category of disabled so that they could avail facilities being provided to the physically challenged.

Meet 5-yr-old kid who can recite every US president's name including facts

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New York, May 8 (ANI): A five-year-old from California can recite the full name of every US president, with a bevy of interesting facts about each one.

Pak prisoner's family members meet him at PGI, Chandigarh

May 7, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Family members of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who was battered inside a Jammu jail last week, met him at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Tuesday and appealed to the Indian Government to let him go back to his country.

Giuliana Rancic opted for Falguni-Shane at Met Gala(Lead)

May 7, 2013 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) American TV personality Giuliana Rancic decided to opt for Indian designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock's creation at the annual Met Gala in New York.

Giuliana Ricic opted for Falguni-Shane at Met Gala

May 7, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi May 7 (IANS) American TV personality Giuliana Ricic wore a creation of Indian designer Falguni and Shane Peacock at annual Met Gala in New York.

Pak prisoner Sanaullah's family members arrive in India

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Amritsar, May 7 (ANI): Two members of the family of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who got critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, arrived in Amritsar via the Wagah-Attari border.

Injured Pak Prisoner's kin set to visit India today

May 7, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Two family members of injured Pak prisoner Sanaullah Ranjey, whose medical condition is still very critical, are reaching today at Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh as India has granted Visa to them, Pakistani official informed to media........................

Pak prisoner Sanaullah's relatives get visas to visit India

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Indian High Commission in Islamabad has granted visa to two relatives of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay who got critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail.

Salman Bashir visits Sanaullah at PGI, seeks impartial probe

May 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Chandigarh, May 6 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner Salman Bashir, who visited compatose Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Monday, sought an impartial probe into the attack on him.

Sanaullah's medical condition precludes any movement to Pakistan: India

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 6 (ANI): With Islamabad seeking the evacuation of Sanaullah, who was attacked in a Jammu jail by fellow inmates last week, India on Monday said the Pakistani prisoner's medical condition is such that it does not permit any movement.

16 pc high school students electronically bullied in past year

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): One in six high school students (16.2 percent) reported being electronically bullied within the past 12 months, according to a new study.

5 'sudden symptoms' of stroke that could save lives

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and adult disability, but quickly recognizing the signs of it and seeking immediate medical care from specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life, say an expert at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Prenatal exposure to flame retardants linked to learning problems, hyperactivity

May 6, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Mothers exposed to flame retardants during pregnancy may put their offspring at high risk for learning problems and hyperactivity in their early childhood, a new study has warned.

Magnesium may be as important as calcium for kids' bone health

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Most parents make sure that their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods, as it helps build strong bones.

Juventus coach dumped into ice bath to celebrate

May 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Rome, May 6 (IANS) Juventus head coach Antonio Conte said he had been dumped into an ice bath as his side celebrated their triumph of retaining the Serie A title following a 1-0 win over Palermo.

Gene causing motor development disorder found

May 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a discovery that is paving the way for the diagnosis and treatment of a rare genetic disorder related to the brain's functioning, a team of researchers has identified the causative gene behind the disease, which delays development of motor activities in children.

Pakistan prisoner Sanaullah's condition remains critical

May 5, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Chandigarh, May 5 (ANI): Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, on Sunday remained critical at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here.

Injured Pak prisoner's condition remains critical, say PGI doctors

May 4, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Chandigarh, May 4 (ANI): Doctors treating injured Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Saturday said that his condition remains critical.

Geelani condemns attack on Pak prisoner inside Jammu jail

May 4, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Srinagar, May 4 (ANI): Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday condemned the attack on Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah inside the Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu, and said that this is an established act of revenge.

Self-affirmation can prevent stress

May 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Scientists have shown that self-affirmation is the key to deal with stress and its impact, including the ability to solve problems, a study says.

'IAS officer's pen is mightier than scalpel'

May 4, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) He firmly believes that the "pen is mightier than the scalpel" in the service of people at least in India and A. Arun Thamburaj would soon wield his weapon on entering the prestigious Indian Administrative Service.

Unhealthy habits affect cardiac disease risk and brain function

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, May 4 (ANI): Bad habits, which increase heart disease risk, could also be affecting brain function in people as young as 35, a study has suggested.

Sarabjit gets a martyr's send-off; autopsy doctors say motive was to kill' (Roundup)

May 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Bhikiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who died after a murderous attack in a Lahore jail, was Friday cremated with full state honours of a martyr as tens of thousands of people joined in to bid him a tearful farewell.

Pakistani prisoner admitted to Chandigarh's PGIMER

May 3, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Chandigarh, May 3 (IANS) Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was critically injured in an assault on him inside Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail, was brought here and admitted to the ICU of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Friday evening, hospital sources said.

Army will decide on job to Delhi acid attack victim

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) A nursing graduate from Delhi who was a victim of an acid attack will have to approach army authorities who will decide the status of her employment with them, a defence official said here Friday.

Ebola bug's secret mechanism revealed

May 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Houston, May 3 (IANS) Scientists have shed light on the deadly Ebola virus's mechanism of disrupting the immune system of patients, says a study.

Arthritis could be less painful with new synthetic oil

May 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Boston, May 3 (IANS) Scientists have created a synthetic polymer that functions as a joint lubricant aimed at providing relief to arthritis patients, says a study.

Pakistan seeks consular access to injured prisoner

May 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday expressed serious concern over the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu and sought immediate consular access to him.

Pakistani prisoner attacked in Jammu jail, in coma

May 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail here was critically injured when he was attacked by a fellow prisoner, police said Friday, a day after Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died after being attacked in Lahore.

Pakistani prisoner attacked in Jammu jail

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner in Kot Bhalwal jail on the outskirts of Jammu was critically injured when he was attacked by a fellow prisoner, a senior police official said Friday.

Now, 'oil for the joints' to help soothe joint pain

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new joint lubricant could bring longer lasting relief to millions of osteoarthritis sufferers, say researchers who developed it.

How Ebola virus evades human immune response

May 3, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers have discovered the mechanism used by the Ebola virus to disarm the adaptive immune system.

Zoe Saldana was too overwhelmed to do 'Star Trek' sequel

May 2, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Actress Zoe Saldana, who is featuring in "Star Trek" sequel, says she was a little overwhelmed after "Avatar" and almost refused the offer to act in "Star Trek Into Darkness".

How meditation and yoga help reduce stress and enhance wellness

May 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new study has found that elicitation of the relaxation response - a physiologic state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing and prayer - produces immediate changes in the expression of genes involved in immune function, energy metabolism and insulin secretion.

Brain region that holds key to ageing discovered

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): As the search for the Fountain of Youth continues, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of ageing"- the brain region known as the hypothalamus.

College on Wheels for Delhi students

May 1, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Delhi government will give assistance to University of Delhi for starting "College on Wheels", a study tour for students across the country, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Wednesday.

Body's internal clock triggers late-night snacking

May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): A recent study has found that the body's internal clock, the circadian system, increases hunger and cravings for sweet, starchy and salty foods in the evenings.

Longer sleep duration linked to raised cancer risk

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): A new study has found a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly.

Flying could turn you into an airhead

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): Air passengers should avoid making important decisions whilst cruising at altitude, according to Britain's first professor of aerospace medicine.

Pak doctors say Sarabjit's condition deteriorating

April 30, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Lahore, April 30 (ANI): Doctors treating comatose Indian death row convict Sarbajit Singh at Lahore's government-run Jinnah Hospital, on Tuesday said his condition has deteriorated, but he has not been declared brain dead.

Cheryl Cole's success is pot luck, says Sarah Harding

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Sarah Harding has slammed Cheryl Cole, claiming that the 29-year-old's mega success is down to luck and not talent.

Antidepressants linked to increased risks after surgery

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - one of the widely prescribed antidepressants -have been associated with increased risk of bleeding, transfusion, hospital readmission and mortality when taken around the time of surgery, a new study has revealed.

Obese men in 20s may die in middle age

April 30, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, April 30 (IANS) Families of chubby youngsters, beware! Men who turn obese in their early 20s are significantly less likely to reach their middle age, a new study published in the British Medical Journal has suggested.

7 golden rules to live longer revealed

April 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, April 29 (ANI): A few simple changes to diet and lifestyle can protect you against a string of killer diseases and add years to your life, a landmark study has shown.