University of Glasgow

Here's why men should train harder, for less time

A six-week programme consisting of three 15 minute sessions per week dramatically improves insulin sensitivity, as well as muscle size and strength in men, study suggests.

Jan 30, 2019, 09:56 AM IST

Skin may also be responsible for transmitting deadly African sleeping sickness!

The disease kills thousands in Sub-Saharan Africa every year, the diagnosis of which is confirmed through the presence of parasites in the blood.

Dec 19, 2016, 16:47 PM IST

Blood pressure drugs may trigger depression: Study

Researchers including one of Indian-origin found that commonly prescribed blood pressure drugs may increase the risk of mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Oct 11, 2016, 23:55 PM IST

Can't give up junk? Now, a supplement to curb cravings for high-calorie foods!

A team of scientists may have found a way to simply switch off those corrupting cravings.

Jul 05, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

Protein research opens potential treatment of Alzheimer

The study has discovered that a protein called IL-33 can reverse Alzheimer's disease like pathology and cognitive decline in mice.

Apr 19, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Sleeping sickness parasite owes extinction to “stagnant sex life”

A study has found that the sleeping sickness parasite has not had sex for more than 10,000 years.

Jan 26, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Military personnels have 50% risk of motor neurone disease

It is extremely rare, affecting only five to seven people in every 100,000 in the UK.

Oct 25, 2015, 20:07 PM IST