Exercise can help you counter effects of jet lag, shift-based work
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Finding it hard to cope with jet lag, shift-based work? Doing some excercise can shift the human body clock and …
Novel device to reduce chemotherapy’s harmful side effects
New York, Jan 11 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new 3D-printed device that could help reduce side effects of chemotherapy such as hair loss, nausea …
Here’s how gut bacteria can curb harmful effects of high BP
London, Dec 30 (IANS) To a large extent our well-being depends on what bacterial guests in our digestive tract consume as researchers have found that …
Special effects reason to postpone ‘Total Dhamaal’: Javed Jaffrey
Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Actor Javed Jaffrey, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film “Total Dhamaal”, says that the makers postponed …
Vitamin C may offset effects of maternal smoking on baby
New York, Dec 7 (IANS) Although smoking during pregnancy is reported to have an adverse effect on foetus health, a new study shows that regular …
Classroom friendships may offset effects of punitive parents
New York, Nov 25 (IANS) Warm relationship with classroom teachers, friendship with peers may provide a unique opportunity for harshly-parented kindergarteners to retool their negative …
Iranian experts downplay effects of US sanctions
Tehran, Nov 4 (IANS) Experts have observed that contrary to the goals which the US expects to achieve by renewing its sanctions against Iran, it …
G-20 must act to minimize spillover effects of global risks: India
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) G-20 nations should take coordinated action to ensure that the negative spillover effects of global risks on emerging economies are …
Infrastructure and economic growth: Of multiplier and network effects (Column: Behind Infra Lines)
The need for infrastructure creation in India is now being widely debated and analysed. It would be prudent to try and better understand how infrastructure …
Melania Trump warns against ‘destructive’ effects of social media
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) US First Lady Melania Trump spoke out against cyberbullying and also warned of the “destructive and harmful” effects of social media. …
Painkillers may triple side effects risk in dementia patients
London, July 25 (IANS) Consuming common opioid-based painkillers may triple the risk of side effects including personality changes, confusion and sedation among people with dementia, …
Strong bond among sibling may buffer effects of parental conflict
New York, June 23 (IANS) Children who experience recurrent destructive conflicts between their parents are at a higher risk of developing mental health problems later. …
Weight loss may reverse effects of heart rhythm disorder
Sydney, June 21 (IANS) Losing weight may reverse or reduce the progression of irregular heart rhythm disorder among obese people, claim researchers, including one of …
Eminem denies using gunshot sound effects
Los Angeles, June 11 (IANS) Eminem has denied using gunshot sound effects after he faced criticism regarding it from attendees at the Bonnaroo Music and …
Zika’s effects on newborns persist even in adults: Study
Sao Paulo, June 7 (IANS) Scientists have discovered that Zika virus infection that can lead to birth defects and other complications such as seizures and …
Exercise may reduce genetic effects of obesity in older women
New York, June 5 (IANS) If you are obese and blaming your genes for it then you should start exercising as a new study suggests …
Centre to monitor climate change effects on public health comes up in Pune
Pune, April 10 (IANS) A group of medical colleges here have launched a “Centre for Climate Change and Health” to address the immediate and long …
Good education can curb childhood abuse effects: Study
New York, March 15 (IANS) Good grades and proper schooling may help in protecting victims of childhood abuse from indulging in criminal behaviour in adulthood, …
Withdraw tariffs or risk grave global effects: China tells US
Beijing, March 9 (IANS) China on Friday called on the US to withdraw the new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, warning of a serious …
Strong relationships may counter health effects of childhood abuse
New York, March 6 (IANS) A strong and supportive relationship in midlife may act as a buffer against the poor health outcomes as well as …
Healthy diet may not prevent effects of high salt intake
London, March 5 (IANS) If you tend to consume a healthy diet just to thwart the effects of high salt intake, think twice. A diet …
Organic guide to save hair, skin, eyes from ill-effects of Holi colours
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Holi, the festival of colours, is fun as we paint the town in hues of the rainbow. But, at the …
‘Padmaavat effects two other films’, says Manoj Bajpayee
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat finally released on January 25. However, it’s release affected two other films who chose to shift their release in order to …
Anti-cancer drug made more effective to reduce side effects
New York, Jan 17 (IANS) Researchers have found a way to make an existing drug used to treat breast, lung and pancreatic cancers effective in …
Anti-cancer drug made more effective to reduce side effects
New York, Jan 17 (IANS) Researchers have found a way to make an existing drug used to treat breast, lung and pancreatic cancers effective in …
Wasn’t happy with special effects in ‘Ghayal…’: Sunny Deol
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Sunny Deol says that his dissatisfaction with the special effects of his upcoming film, “Ghayal Once Again”. was the reason …
Exercise can offset effects of obesity genes
Toronto, Jan 5 (IANS) While genes may influence our likelihood of being overweight or obese, a new study has found that a physically active lifestyle …