HEALTH

Oxford university researchers have found that women who are tall have more chances of getting ovarian cancer.

Earlier, researchers had discovered tiny metal ions that break off from the implants and seep into the blood of the patients, triggering cancer cells.

Consumption of alcohol reduces the ability to assess facial symmetry.

Men are more at risk than women of dying suddenly from cardiac arrest.

The US experience shows that if there is help, smokers are willing to give up the habit.

Unlike chemical treatment, the herbal remedy does not have any side-effect.

Researchers say obesity raises the risk of cancer by 70 per cent.

The study came up with six shapes including butternut squash, carrot, apple, pear, broccoli and aubergines.

Researchers believe that when the patients have a low level of anxiety it will help them cope better with pain and recover quicker.

Weight loss surgery helps reduce blood sugar levels of overweight, type 2 diabetes patients than advanced medical treatments for the disease, a new study has revealed.

Born as men these glamorous transsexuals make a name for themselves as women.

Our fond or fearful memories can be recalled or remembered.

TB continues to disproportionately affect those in hard to reach and vulnerable groups, particularly migrants and the homeless.

This year's theme is: Eliminate TB in My Lifetime.

Health minister appeals for calm as H1N1 virus returns to Indian states of Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Working people who live alone take more anti-depressant pills.

Researchers found that aspirin reduces the chances of tumours spreading to distant organs by about 40-50%.

Binge drinking and obesity fuel rise in deaths from liver disease, according to new report.

BMJ says advice on twin readings ignored, putting sufferers of high blood pressure at higher risk of dying over 10 years.

Health and Social Care Bill set for royal assent following failed emergency Commons debate.

Sex research study reports number of women sustaining orgasms during gym sessions without help of partners, toys, or any direct sexual stimulation.

Almost a year after marrying William, Duchess of Cambridge praises 'inspirational' Treehouse Children's Hospice in Ipswich.

Parking rates at hospitals affiliated to the National Health Scheme in the UK has seen a constant rise with some hospitals charging 200 per cent more than the rates applicable a year ago.

IBTimes reporter Nick Edmondson tries gait analysis and proper shoes before London Marathon.

Six reasons you might want to start imbibing some of your homemade amber nectar.

Damming report by consumer watchdog based on harrowing diaries kept by elderly detailing neglect and poor treatment.

Up to one billion people are projected to die due to tobacco use in the 21st century, warns a WHO report.

Harvard researchers recommend eating whole grains and warn Asian diet building up risk.

US schools are allowed to stop serving pink slime meat for school meals following a public outcry.