Health Update

Lack of sleep makes for fatter kids

Washington, Nov 6 : Children who stay up past their bedtimes are at an increased risk for being overweight, a new study has found.

Frequent fliers run risk of life-threatening blood clots, confirms study

Washington, November 6 : Researchers in The Netherlands have confirmed that business travellers who fly frequently are at an increased risk of developing life-threatening blood clots.

Fear of putting on weight may keep women from kicking the butt

Washington, Nov 6 : Fear of gaining weight has not let women quit smoking despite the health risks it poses.

Simple method for treating high blood pressure developed

Washington, Nov 6 : Researchers at Robarts Research Institute have developed a simplified step-care protocol for treating high blood pressure.

Breastfed babies less likely to have heart disease risk in adulthood

Washington, Nov 6 : A new study has revealed that breastfed babies are less likely to have certain cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in adulthood than their bottle-fed counterparts.

Dandruff may soon be history

London, November 6 : Scientists conducting a research for Proctor and Gamble have decoded the complete DNA of a natural fungus responsible for dandruff, a genetic breakthrough that may lead to the

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