Staying Awake Mitigates Impact of Traumatic Events
Staying awake after experiencing a traumatic event greatly mitigates its effect, but falling asleep only worsens such an impact.
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 13:47 Hrs
Armed Conflicts Result in Underweight Babies
Pregnant women exposed to armed conflict have greater chances of giving birth to underweight babies.
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 13:35 Hrs
Energy Drinks Consumption Results in Toxic Effects
Teenagers hooked on energy drinks or mixing them with alcohol might be subjecting themselves to toxic effects like palpitations and even seizures,...
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 12:26 Hrs
Lack of Donors Affecting Liver Transplants
The crunch in organ donations is affecting the number of transplants in India, a doctor said Wednesday, adding that nearly 25,000 patients need...
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 04:17 Hrs
Surgical Procedure to Lower Blood Pressure
A minimally invasive surgical procedure called renal denervation can significantly lower blood pressure (BP) in patients who are unable to control it with drugs.
Protein to Treat Smoker's Diseases
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) caused by excessive smoking is characterized by blockage or narrowing of airways in the lungs.
