Common plastic chemical may increase breast cancer risk: study
An endocrine-disrupting chemical commonly found in polycarbonate hard plastics, currency bills and thermal paper receipts may potentially interfere wi...
Exercising on empty stomach may help burn body fat: study
Fitness enthusiasts, take note! Exercising on an empty stomach may help burn more body fat and fuel your metabolism, boosting your health in the long ...
India's biggest bladder stone weighing 1.4 kg removed
A stone weighing 1.4 kg was removed from the urinary bladder of a patient and the doctor who operated upon him claimed that it was the single largest ...
Potassium as important as sodium for healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure (or hypertension) is a silent killer. Worldwide, it affects an estimated 1 billion people. Approximately 75 million of these live ...
Olive oil can decrease cardio vascular diseases: experts
Health experts on Friday said that olive oil can help in decreasing cardio vascular diseases.Olive oil is rich in MUFA or mono unsaturated fatty acids...
Fruit Is Healthy, But What Happens When You Eat Too Much Of It?
We’ve all heard the age old adage that too much is as bad as too little of something. As cliché as that may sound, there’s no denying that there’s som...
World Health Day is being observed with theme 'Depression:Let's Talk'
Today is World Health Day and WHO is leading a one-year global campaign on depression which is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwid...
World Health Day : Amazing Vegetables That Can Burn Calories
Do you often experience frustration and disappointment because of your weight? Well, many of us have been there, and having to constantly worry about ...
India may have 120 mn diabetes patients in next 20 yrs: IIPH
The number of diabetes patients in the country is likely to go up to 120 million in next 20 years as against the current 70 million, an official of In...
'Smoking causes over 11% deaths worldwide'
More than one in 10 deaths globally was caused due to smoking in 2015 and over 50 per cent of them took place in just four countries, one of which was...
Night workers find diabetes harder to control: study
People with type 2 diabetes have poorer control over their blood glucose levels when they work the night shift compared with those who work in the day...
Modified diets can reduce groundwater use in India: Study
Modifying diets by a few grams could significantly reduce groundwater use in India, says a new study. These changes include reducing the consumption o...
Common antibiotic may help prevent, treat PTSD: study
Common antibiotic doxycycline may help treat or prevent post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by disrupting the formation of negative thoughts and fea...
Maple syrup extracts can boost potency of antibiotics: study
Maple syrup extract may dramatically increase the potency of antibiotics, claim scientists who have found a natural way to prevent the creation of dru...
Lack of sleep ups risk of bone loss: study
Prolonged sleep disturbances due to jet lag or shift work may increase the risk of bone loss, a new study by University of Colorado has found.For thre...
Laziness may be contagious: study
Do you have lazy friends or coworkers? Their attitude can rub off on you, according to a new study which shows that people tend to imitate behaviours ...
Larger doses of vitamin C may cut common cold duration: study
Large doses of Vitamin C - up to eight grammes per day - can significantly reduce the duration of a spell of common cold, scientists have found.Previo...
Over 300 million people suffer from depression: WHO
Over 300 million people are living with depression, the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, according to the latest estimates from t...
Now, Internet crystal ball to predict heart disease, diabetes more accurately
Scientists have developed an internet crystal ball -a metabolic calculator that can predict a patients' risk of developing heart disease and diabetes ...
Eating Legumes May Reduce Your Risk Of Diabetes
A higher consumption of legumes - such as lentils, chickpeas, beans and peas - has the potential to lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 35...
Hepatitis B,C may up risk of Parkinson's: study
Hepatitis B and C viruses may both be associated with a significantly increased risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study has found.Hepatitis B is spre...
Choose The Right Foods This Summer!!
While school kids may eagerly await the summer holidays, the rest of us dread this time of the year. The unbearable heat of our summers makes travelin...
Did You Know: Your “Ice Cream” May Not Have Any Milk At All!
As a consumer you have every right to know what you are buying, and you are entitled to your money’s worth.Now, most of us enjoy and are comfortable e...
Bengaluru Lab's New Product to Stop Bleeding in 90 Secs
A two-member research team from Bengaluru has applied for a patent for a product aimed at soldiers, which can stop bleeding in 90 seconds.The duo from...
Video games may be viable treatment for depression: study
Playing a specifically designed video game may help people cope with depression, especially if they receive text reminders to play, scientists includi...
Common gastric medicines may up bacterial infection risk: study
Taking commonly prescribed gastric medications for conditions like acid reflux may increase risk for bacterial infections that cause diseases ranging ...
Over 100 genes linked to memory in humans identified
Scientists have identified more than 100 genes linked to human memory, an advance that may lead to new cognitive therapies.Researchers used two sets o...
Garlic Kills 14 Kinds Of Cancer And 13 Types Of Infection
Garlic has, for hundreds of years, been utilized for its medicinal properties. This strong herb comes with a trifecta of benefits to our body’s health...
Nut allergy tests may be inaccurate: Study
WASHINGTON: Being allergic to one type of nut may not mean that you need to stop eating all other nuts, according to scientists who claim that certain...
When is the best time to eat a banana?
I don't consider myself a picky eater, but there are certain things I just can't swallow. Raw celery, for example, or cilantro. Another one is ripe ba...
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