Tagged : levels
Working in open plan offices may be bad for health
A new study has shown that excessive noise and lack of privacy, as well as constant distraction in open plan offices can increase the stress levels of workers........
Published : Monday 22 Mar 2010 2:41 | Read More
A new study has shown that excessive noise and lack of privacy, as well as constant distraction in open plan offices can increase the stress levels of workers........
Published : Monday 22 Mar 2010 2:41 | Read More
New Zealand now more than impressed with security for Delhi Commonwealth Games
New Zealand chef de mission Dave Currie is now satisfied with the security for the Commonwealth Games, and said this is among the the higher levels of security he has seen anywhere. The Commonwealth Games organisers are gradually convincing expected par.......
Published : Sunday 21 Mar 2010 11:24 | Read More
New Zealand chef de mission Dave Currie is now satisfied with the security for the Commonwealth Games, and said this is among the the higher levels of security he has seen anywhere. The Commonwealth Games organisers are gradually convincing expected par.......
Published : Sunday 21 Mar 2010 11:24 | Read More
Low vitamin D levels associated with higher rates of asthma among kids
African American children with asthma in metropolitan Washington, DC, are significantly more likely to have low levels of vitamin D than healthy African American children, researchers have claimed. The study by researchers at Childrens National Medica.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 10:30 | Read More
African American children with asthma in metropolitan Washington, DC, are significantly more likely to have low levels of vitamin D than healthy African American children, researchers have claimed. The study by researchers at Childrens National Medica.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 10:30 | Read More
Obesity, passive smoking cut supply of oxygen to unborn child
Washington, Mar 17 - ANI: Babies born to obese mothers and exposed to passive smoking are more likely to face health problems, a new study claims. The conclusion is based on evidence of elevated levels of nucleated red blood cells in the umbilical cord r.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 11:35 | Read More
Washington, Mar 17 - ANI: Babies born to obese mothers and exposed to passive smoking are more likely to face health problems, a new study claims. The conclusion is based on evidence of elevated levels of nucleated red blood cells in the umbilical cord r.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 11:35 | Read More
Potential new drug for diabetes
Washington, March 16 - ANI: In a new study, an experimental oral drug successfully lowered blood sugar levels and inflammation in mice with Type 2 diabetes. The finding raises hopes that someday the drug could be added to the arsenal of drugs used by .......
Published : Tuesday 16 Mar 2010 12:36 | Read More
Washington, March 16 - ANI: In a new study, an experimental oral drug successfully lowered blood sugar levels and inflammation in mice with Type 2 diabetes. The finding raises hopes that someday the drug could be added to the arsenal of drugs used by .......
Published : Tuesday 16 Mar 2010 12:36 | Read More
Vitamin D levels may have different effects on atherosclerosis in blacks, whites
Washington, March 15 - ANI: Supplementing vitamin D in those with atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," may have different effects in black and white patients, suggests a study. Experts at the Wake Forest University School of Medic.......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 15:43 | Read More
Washington, March 15 - ANI: Supplementing vitamin D in those with atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," may have different effects in black and white patients, suggests a study. Experts at the Wake Forest University School of Medic.......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 15:43 | Read More
Lowering BP to normal levels doesnt help diabetics
London, Mar 15 - ANI: Lowering blood pressure to normal levels does not reduce the combined risk of fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular disease events in type 2 diabetes patients prone to such events, according to new results from the landmark Action to Cont.......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 12:28 | Read More
London, Mar 15 - ANI: Lowering blood pressure to normal levels does not reduce the combined risk of fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular disease events in type 2 diabetes patients prone to such events, according to new results from the landmark Action to Cont.......
Published : Monday 15 Mar 2010 12:28 | Read More
Sydney is world's most hostile city for cycling
Sydney, Mar 13 - ANI: Sydney, Australia has earned itself the name of being the developed world's most hostile city for cycling. US academic John Pucher, who spent a sabbatical year researching ways to boost bike-riding levels in the city, revealed his e.......
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 15:43 | Read More
Sydney, Mar 13 - ANI: Sydney, Australia has earned itself the name of being the developed world's most hostile city for cycling. US academic John Pucher, who spent a sabbatical year researching ways to boost bike-riding levels in the city, revealed his e.......
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 15:43 | Read More
Bottle-fed infants have highest levels of Bisphenol A
Washington, Mar 13 - ANI: Infants fed from plastic bottles are found to have the highest estimated levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), with exposures falling with rising age, according to a study. The findings are important because BPA is thought to impact hum.......
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 15:06 | Read More
Washington, Mar 13 - ANI: Infants fed from plastic bottles are found to have the highest estimated levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), with exposures falling with rising age, according to a study. The findings are important because BPA is thought to impact hum.......
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 15:06 | Read More
Canadian currency nears parity with US dollar, markets hit new high
Canadian markets Friday crossed the 12,000-mark and the Canadian dollar reached record levels against the US for the first time since mid-2008........
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 9:41 | Read More
Canadian markets Friday crossed the 12,000-mark and the Canadian dollar reached record levels against the US for the first time since mid-2008........
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 9:41 | Read More
Brain tumour's 'grow-or-go' switch found
Washington, March 12 - ANI: American researchers have discovered the brain tumour switch responsible for the 'grow-or-go' phenomenon. Cancer cells in brain tumours have to adjust to periods of low energy or die. When energy levels are high, tumour cells .......
Published : Friday 12 Mar 2010 13:40 | Read More
Washington, March 12 - ANI: American researchers have discovered the brain tumour switch responsible for the 'grow-or-go' phenomenon. Cancer cells in brain tumours have to adjust to periods of low energy or die. When energy levels are high, tumour cells .......
Published : Friday 12 Mar 2010 13:40 | Read More
India invites investment in food processing
India Wednesday invited investment in the food processing industry to raise the processing levels of its agricultural produce from the current 10 percent to 20 percent........
Published : Wednesday 10 Mar 2010 19:10 | Read More
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India Wednesday invited investment in the food processing industry to raise the processing levels of its agricultural produce from the current 10 percent to 20 percent........
Published : Wednesday 10 Mar 2010 19:10 | Read More