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- Alcohol more harmful for women
New Delhi, May 7: Alcohol in any amount can be dangerous to anyone but it affects women more than men, with increased health risks like liver and heart diseases and infertility for them, accord....
- Fatty acids can fight cancer spread
Sydney, April 11: Omega-3 agents could potentially block the path of primary cancer tumours, preventing more advanced cancers, according to researchers.
Michael Murray, professor of p....
- Nanostars harnessed to target cancer core
Washington, April 9: Scientists are gaining the upper hand against cancer by developing a simple but specialised nanoparticle that directly targets the nucleus of a cancer cell.
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- Scientists discover better drugs for sleep problems
Washington, April 9: The discovery of cellular switches in the bio-clock that tells the body when to sleep and metabolise food may lead to new drugs to treat sleep problems and metabolic disord....
- Summer best time to shed weight
New Delhi, April 4: If you want to get into shape and shed those extra pounds, now is the best time to start. Summer is setting in and being slim and healthy in this season does not mean you ha....
- Caffeine elevates estrogen levels in Asian women
Washington, Jan 27: Asian women who consumed an average two cups of coffee daily had elevated estrogen levels as compared to those who consumed less.
However, Caucasian women who cons....
- Now, cure migraine with a botox jab
New Delhi,Jan 19:Severe headaches for days, nausea and vomiting - migraine patients go through hell. In fact it has been ranked as the 19th most disabling disease by WHO. But anti-ageing drug b....
- Using steroids for pumped up body? Think twice
New Delhi,Jan 13:The six-pack abs of actors Salman Khan and John Abraham can send many adolescents to the gym for a sculpted body. But for those who take the short cut through steroids, here is....
- Building your body? Take protein supplements
New Delhi, Dec 14: If you are planning to pump up your body at the gym, buying protein supplements may not be a bad idea. Mixed with water or milk, they go hand in hand with body building and a....
- 'Homeopathy fast becoming preferred mode of treatment in India'
New Delhi, Dec 5: Homeopathy is not a placebo but is effective in treating many serious diseases, including certain kinds of cancer, and costs just one-fifth of allopathic medication, say exper....
- Buddhism: Moving beyond faith to heal lifestyle blues
New Delhi, Nov 29: Twenty-nine-year-old Gagan Kaur's life fell apart when her 14-year-old relationship ended last year. A Buddhist monk found her sinking in a private clinic in the capital ....
- Fatty liver disease has no affect on longevity: research
Washington, Nov 27: Surprisingly, fatty liver diseases that target the obese or patients of heart diseases poses no risk to one's longevity.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAF....
- Restless legs? There could be brain malfunction
Sydney, Nov 18: Researchers have found that people suffering from restless legs syndrome, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the limbs, have reduced function in an area of the brain impor....
- Obesity on rise in school children: Study
New Delhi, Nov 12: Around 15-21 percent of school children in India are obese and the number is rising with high intake of junk food and a sedentary lifestyle, says a study.
The study....
- Exercise best medicine for chronic disease
Sydney, Nov 11: Fitness is the best medicine to prevent and manage chronic disease, a leading cause of deaths worldwide.
"Obesity is just a symptom of an underlying disease-sedent....
- Taking the needle out of diabetes
Sydney, Nov 7: Researchers have found a substitute for insulin to help treat diabetes orally, replacing painful pricks.
Over 10 years, Erik Helmerhorst, professor at Curtin University....
- Scientists grow heart cells in lab
Sydney, Nov 3: Scientists have hit upon a new and reliable way of producing heart cells in a lab, which would help in the battle against heart diseases.
The Monash University-led rese....
- Coming soon: Pop a pill to stay young
London, Nov 3: Scientists have found a way to slow down ageing in individual cells, a breakthrough that could leave people feeling young well into old age.
They believe their finding ....
- Mindfulness is the best antidote to stress
Washington, Nov 1: The best antidote to stress is mindfulness, existing in the here and now, not in the past or future, suggest meditation gurus. Researchers have now drawn a framework of four ....
- Fewer calories spell longer life, protection from diabetes
London, Nov 1: Consuming fewer calories can benefit you in a number of ways -- it can slow down ageing and keep at bay cancer and type 2 diabetes that it brings in its wake.
The earli....
- Withdrawal symptoms in addicts could be reversed
Sydney, Nov 1: A breakthrough could help drug addicts avoid distressing withdrawal symptoms.
Researchers have shown how a protein in nerve cells drives the withdrawal response, a comp....
- Trouble falling asleep signals heart attack risk
London, Oct 31: If you have trouble falling asleep, don't take it lightly -- you could be a candidate for a moderately higher risk of a heart attack.
In a recent study, the risk o....
- Found! Brain tumour culprit
Sydney, Oct 24: Scientists have pinned down a culprit that allows brain tumours to survive and grow.
An international team identified the key role played by kynurenine, by-product of ....
- Watch what you eat this Diwali!
New Delhi, Oct 22: For many, the festival of lights is an excuse to indulge in all-night parties, binge eating and mindless drinking, but the aftermath can result in sluggishness, lethargy and ....
- Osteoporosis, the next big health worry for India
New Delhi, Oct 20: It is expected to affect 36 million Indians by 2013 but osteoporosis - a disease associated with brittle bones, fractures and painful recovery - remains one of the most under....
- When a rural health centre works, it works wonders
Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 20: Village woman Lajja was blessed with her second child in the wee hours of the morning at Chharch. The baby was born at the health centre in her village and sh....
- Breast cancer cases in India to double by 2015: Experts
New Delhi, Oct 19: Breast cancer has overtaken cervical cancer to become the leading site of cancer in metro cities and is expected to double by 2015, experts said on Wednesday.
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- Keep tab on osteoporosis pain-reliever: Experts
New Delhi, Oct 19: Even as researchers try to confirm the side effects of osteoporosis pain-relieving drugs on women, doctors say continuous consumption of the drug bisphosphonates can make the....
- Two gene variants in dengue identified
London, Oct 18: Researchers have identified two genetic variants that increase chances of your being infected with severe dengue and some people's genetic make-up predisposes them to the in....
- Strong, flexible artificial muscles designed
Toronto, Oct 14: New artificial muscles as flexible as an elephant's trunk but strong enough to rotate objects two thousand times their own weight, have been designed by researchers.
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- Food for thought - before that Karva Chauth fast
New Delhi, Oct 13: Poonam Mehra, 27, will be observing her second Karva Chauth fast this year, but what is worrying her the most is battling hunger pangs and acidity. As her last year's exp....
- Indians beware - smoking can cause arthritis
New Delhi, Oct 12: Anshuman Batra, 37, a habitual smoker, always wanted to kick the butt. What finally compelled him to give up cigarettes after 20 years was arthritis - a disease that affects ....
- New way of treating lung cancer soon
Sydney, Oct 11: Scientists have uncovered the mechanism by which aggressive lung cancers re-grow following chemotherapy, offering hope for new therapies.
The study, conducted by a tea....
- Exercise as good as drugs in staving off migraines
London, Oct 11: The belief that exercise may be as good as drugs in staving off migraines -- the excruciating headaches -- seems to be validated by latest research.
A typical migraine....
- Restless legs, high BP among women linked
Washington, Oct 11: A middle-aged woman who suffers from restless legs syndrome (RLS) has higher chances of developing high blood pressure.
RLS is a common yet under-recognised disord....
- Sinking emotional quotient: A suicide attempt every 4 minutes
New Delhi, Oct 10 The tattered printout of an email, a blood-soaked bedsheet and the laptop screen flashing an image from the Facebook account left open is all that 26-year-old Shivani Mhatre r....
- A quicker way of detecting hearing loss
Tel Aviv, Oct 7: A low cost gene-based technology will detect hearing loss more quickly and cheaply than existing methods.
Karen Avraham, professor at the Tel Aviv University's Sa....
- Altered 'ecstasy' could kill some blood cancers
Sydney, Oct 6: Altering the chemistry of recreational drug 'ecstasy' could help kill certain types of blood cancers, suggests new research.
Ecstasy or Methylenedioxymethamphet....
- Toxins from formula food found in babies
Washington, Oct 6: High levels of toxins from formula food have been detected in infants, which could increase their chances of developing diabetes, say researchers.
These toxins are ....
- Smoking can kill 40 million more people
Washington, Oct 5: Smoking could cause 40 million excess deaths among smokers, who also suffer from tuberculosis (TB), by 2050, new research says.
Once smokers develop the disease, th....
- A new drug to reverse diabetes?
London, Oct 5: American researchers are working on a drug that could help prevent or even reserve Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease linked to lifestyle.
The researc....
- Low dietary iron lessens brain disease risk
Washington, Oct 5: Just the right amount of iron is needed for proper cell functioning but an excess could trigger brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, new research says.
- Lara set to launch third fitness DVD
New Delhi, Oct 3: Pregnancy has not stopped actress Lara Dutta from taking a break from work. The actress, who is expecting her first child, has started editing her third fitness DVD, and says ....
- Dissatisfied with fitness regime? Try a personal trainer
New Delhi, Oct 3: Twenty-five-year-old Mamta Arora had been regularly hitting the gym for a year, but to her horror, she didn't lose more than a kilogram...until she met a Noida-based perso....
- Navratri fasting: Feasting or detoxification?
New Delhi, Sep 30: Fasting during Navratri doesn't always have a religious meaning. There are many who observe nine-day fast for religious reasons, but others, especially youngsters, do so ....
- Immune cells govern response to alcohol
Sydney, Sep 30: Your immune cells could be governing your response to alcohol -- a finding that could help reduce alcohol dependence.
Mark Hutchinson, research fellow at the Universit....
- Oral steroids bring on vitamin D deficiency
Washington, Sep 30: People on oral steroids are twice as likely to suffer from severe vitamin D deficiency than the general populace, says new research.
The study on 31,000 children a....
- This drug can reduce breast cancer recurrence
London, Sep 27: Zoledronic acid, a group of drugs, tried out on breast cancers among post-menopausal women has shown promising results.
Mainly used to treat osteoporosis, zoledronic a....
- Belly fat linked to development of asthma
London, Sep 26: Belly fat, linked with diabetes and heart disease, could also have a bearing on the development of asthma, research in Norway shows.
Previous studies have found a link....
- E HealthPoint named laureate of global tech awards 2011
New Delhi, Sep 18: Indian healthcare provider E HealthPoint has been named laureate of the Tech Awards 2011, a signature programme of the US-based Tech Museum, for applying technology to benefi....
- Gen Now mantra is ticking bomb for heart attacks!
New Delhi, Sep 8: Working 16 hours a day to climb the corporate ladder, puffing away at 20 cigarettes, life condensed in a laptop, Gen Now that lives by the mantra "work hard, party harder&....
- Wine can help women in middle-age
London, Sep 8: While it is said an apple a day can keep the doctor away, a new study has suggested a couple of glasses of wine a day for middle-aged women to keep diseases at bay.
A m....
- Socialising with friends can help you slim
London, Sep 7: A busy social life with lots of friends could be helpful in being slimmer than spending hours on a treadmill, scientists have found.
According to scientists, who conduc....
- A tissue that burns oodles of flab
Sydney, Sep 5: 'Brown fat', a wondrous tissue, can burn oodles of flab and help us stay slim and trim. Brown fat is present in most, if not all, adults mainly just behind the collarbone....
- If healthy don't fret over being overweight
London, Aug 17: If you are chubby but still lead an otherwise healthy life, it's better to continue living that way.
According to researchers at York University in Canada, obese b....
- Your shampoo could be making you fat
London, July 11: Eating healthy and exercising regularly are good enough for sloughing off the pounds. But what if your body acts otherwise? Doctors have found that chemical compounds in cosmet....
- You can fidget your way to fitness
Toronto, June 29: Did you know that walking to the photocopier and fidgeting at your desk may not be entirely pointless?
In fact, the intensity and the duration of such activities may....
- Sweetener keeps obesity at bay among kids
Washington, June 29: Children and adolescents who eat candy tend to weigh less than their non-consuming peers.
"The study illustrates that children and adolescents who consume can....
- Wary of swim wear? Here's how to take plunge
New Delhi, June 4: Twenty-five-year-old Meenakshi Dhar is heading for a beach in July. Excited as she is, the thought of wearing a bikini is giving her nightmares. But experts say with the righ....
- Are you pear or apple shaped? Blame your proteins
London, March 10: The presence of a protein may help explain why some people are apple shaped and others pear shaped.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have pinpointed a prot....
- Exercise may increase cravings
London, March 9: Exercise may increase our desire to feast on doughnuts and chocolate, making it difficult to shed the extra pounds, a study has revealed.
The research suggests that n....
- Lara Dutta's 'Power Play' teaches cardio exercises
Mumbai, March 7: Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who recently married tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, has launched her second fitness DVD "Power Play" that focuses on teaching strength and ca....
- Breakfast key to good health
London, Feb 20: Good breakfast is the key to a healthy lifestyle determining the quality of your whole day's nutrition, according to research.
And the best way to start the mornin....
- Do chinks in brain make you ill at ease?
Washington, Feb 11: Why do some people fret over the most trivial matters while others remain calm in the face of calamity? Researchers blame it on chinks in the brain.
Researchers at....
- Electronic fitness trainer to keep you exercising
London, Feb 9: With the overwhelming temptation to give up half way spoiling your stay-fit dreams, researchers have come up with an electronic fitness assistant to motivate you.
Resea....
- Working mothers' kids more likely to be obese
London, Feb 4: Kids whose mothers work long hours tend to put on weight after missing out on healthy meals, a research has found.
Researchers say that for every 10 hours a week a moth....
- Six pack abs with surgery? It's illusionary but real!
New Delhi, Feb 1: Phew! Still huffing and puffing away in a gym to get six pack abs like your favourite actors Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan? Experts say you can now get illusionary abs - w....
- Women spend more on looks than health: statistics
London, Jan 30: An average woman spends more money on cosmetics than on gym membership or vitamins, statistics have revealed.
The average bill for hair products, make-up and fake tan ....
- Coffee is the best bet for hangover
London, Jan 19: The best cure for a hangover is a cup of coffee and an aspirin.
Scientists have confirmed that the traditional morning-after boost is better than modern alternatives l....
- Bid adieu to those baggy arms
Mumbai, Jan 16: Tired of loose flesh on your arms that makes them look flabby and unattractive? Here's a rundown on how to get rid of those 'bye-bye' arms.
Wearing off-sho....
- Want to quit smoking? Get professional help
New Delhi, Jan 4: Promising to quit smoking is one of the most common New Year resolutions. However, by the end of the first week of January, the craving for nicotine drives people to break the....
- De-stress, eat jaggery to ensure baby isn't low birth weight
New Delhi, Dec 23: A new survey has revealed a high incidence of low birth weight babies in urban India. So, if you are an expecting mom, here's how to guard against it - go for malted food....
- Tea can prevent weight gain
London, Dec 19: Taking tea may prevent weight gain caused by junk food, according to a new study.
Researchers found regular consumption of tea also suppressed damaging changes in the ....
- In winter, eat right to good skin: experts
New Delhi, Nov 30: Winter and vehicular pollution can leave your skin dry and dull. But you can get the golden glow back by sprinkling some flax seed on your salad or making juices from vegetab....
- Eat, workout, sleep, bond to remain fit
New Delhi, Nov 29: What are the four secrets that keep women fit and healthy? According to nutritionist Rujuta Diwakar, who has often been described as the mastermind behind actress Kareena Kap....
- Lara Dutta launches yoga CDs
New Delhi, Nov 17: Following in the footsteps of Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu, actress Lara Dutta has launched her own video CDs on yoga.
"Launching today, H.E.A.L with Lara, Yo....
- Regular exercise wards off common cold
London, Nov 3: People who are fit and active are far less likely to get coughs and sniffles. And even if sporty types get colds, they are milder and don't last as long, says a new research.....
- One-stop shop for health, beauty, fitness advice
New Delhi, Oct 21: Seeking any advice and expert guidance on health, beauty, fitness or nutrition? Visit the upcoming Prevention Wellness Weekend, where leading names from the wellness industry....
- Sweat, stretch, smile with Bikram Yoga
Mumbai, Oct 20: Stretching and balancing exercises are common in yoga. But how about sweating it out in a room at a temperature of 41 degrees Celsius?
Tortuous as it may sound, there ....
- Internet surfing major cause of back pain in women
London, Oct 19: Middle aged women may suffer chronic back pain if they spend long hours surfing the internet, say experts.
This happens because they hunch hours over computers surfing....
- Boost your energy with plyometric exercise
Mumbai, Oct 15: Is your body refusing to shed those last inches and kilos? Do you want to enhance the performance of your body? Fitness experts say you can opt for short and effective plyometri....
- Month of binge eating keeps fitness at bay
London, Aug 25: A month of binge eating can keep fitness at bay - for years.
Wolfing on junk food alters body size and the way it stores fat - even after the initial weight is lost, s....
- Walking to school cuts risk of heart attack later
London, Aug 13: Walking to one's school could reduce the risk of heart attack later in life.
Children who walk down to school have lower stress levels and even smaller rises in bl....
- Jogging in park better than gym
London, Aug 10: Jogging in the park boosts energy and improves mood more than going to the gym.
A walk in the great outdoors is better for body and mind than pounding the treadmill, a....
- Wellness, the way to perfect health holistically
New Delhi, Aug 5: Wellness is the new buzzword for complete health -- physical, mental and spiritual -- and more and more people are making a beeline for spas and salons for that magical massag....
- Hottest new fad chills to kill fat
London, Aug 2: The hottest new weight-loss method chills to kill the flab, instead of melting it with heat based lasers.
Tests have shown that just one treatment is capable of destroy....
- Stop jogging! It doesn't always help lose weight
London, July 26: Running might not be the ideal form of work out, especially if you want to lose weight.
Says Greg Brookes, a London-based personal trainer: "Lots of people start ....
- Here's how to stay healthy in monsoon
New Delhi, July 13: It's monsoon time and so, enjoy the rain, but don't forget to keep the mosquitoes at bay or to wash your hands frequently to ward off infections. For, the humid cond....
- College aspirants queue up for cosmetic surgery
New Delhi, June 25: Is the first impression really the last impression? Yes, especially for the young lot joining colleges. So concerned are they about their looks that they are going in for li....
- How much of vitamin D do you really need?
Washington, June 19: Your skin tone and the amount of sunshine you receive besides what foods you eat, all this can influence the amount of vitamin D that your body has on hand for optimum hea....
- Half of urban Indians consider themselves overweight: Survey
New Delhi, June 16: With growing health consciousness, over half of urban Indians consider themselves overweight, though despite the weight concerns dieting is not popular amongst Indians, said....
- Work out is good for banishing anger
Washington, June 7: Work out is likely to have a beneficial effect on anger in men, says a new study.
A research team assessed angry mood and emotions in males. The subjects viewed an....
- Daily breathing work out ensures more oxygen for muscles
Washington, June 7: Daily breathing work outs for six weeks freed more oxygen for other muscles by cutting down on the amount required by breathing or inspiratory muscles during work outs.
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- Aphrodisiac food for jet age
New Delhi, June 5: Onions, tulsi, pistachio nuts, eggs, chilli peppers, chocolates, pomegranate...Designated as aphrodisiac food down the ages, these are being prescribed to Indian city slicker....
- Low cardio fitness levels foreshadow stroke risk
Washington, June 4: Lower levels of cardio-respiratory fitness in men can increase the risk of death due to stroke by sixty percent, a new study has found.
A stroke is a condition whe....
- 15-minute workout can keep you fit
London, May 30: A 15-minute workout at the gym helps keep you young as well as fit, according to a study.
Researchers found that brief vigorous work out tends to slow the ageing proce....
- Brush your teeth twice daily to avoid heart disease
London, May 28: Brushing your teeth twice a day could go a long way reducing the risk of heart disease, says a new study.
Over the last 20 years, there has been increased interest in ....
- Stressful job can increase risk of asthma
London May 27: Being part of a stressful job can increase a person's risk of developing asthma by 40 percent, reveals a new study.
The research tracked 5,000 men and women aged be....
- That fitness DVD may not be fit for you
New Delhi, May 27: Before you head for the market to pick up a fitness DVD - in all likelihood endorsed by your favourite B-town beauty - think again. Giving the trend a resounding thumbs down,....
- Working out on empty stomach good for male fitness
Sydney, May 25: Working out on an empty stomach may be good for male fitness, says a new study.
"Training is all about putting the body under stress, (on empty stomach) not going ....
- Rejuvenating ayurvedic massage, the Kairali way
Palakkad (Kerala) May 24: A massage on a wooden plank in natural light with no air-conditioners or music systems around might not be your idea of a relaxing massage, but this is what a rejuvena....
- Beetroot juice boosts stamina: Research
London, May 21: Beetroot juice can boost men's stamina by making muscles more fuel-efficient, a study has found.
The research, which was focused on men aged 19 to 38 cycling on wo....
- Tai Chi good for mental and physical health: Study
London, May 22: Tai Chi, a low impact martial art, can relieve depression and boost self-esteem, says a latest study.
Researchers have also found that practicing the precise movements....
- Laugh every day to keep doctor away
London, May 22: Forget rigorous workout schedules, finding humour in real life situations could be just enough to keep you hale and hearty.
A new study has revealed that laughter can ....
- Stretching with yoga safe for moms-to-be
Washington, May 20: Yoga, a low-impact fitness alternative, allows pregnant women to continue a workout regimen without straining their heart or harming the baby.
The rewards of basic....
- Men with fatter wallets have bigger waistlines
Toronto, May 15: The bigger the wallet, the bigger is the waistline, says a new study.
An expert said: "Women aren't spared by this correlation, but the results are ambiguous.....
- Binge eating linked to childhood abuse
Toronto, May 13: Childhood sexual or emotional abuse, which leads to self-criticism, may be one of the reasons behind binge eating, research says.
Binge eaters stuff themselves with a....
- Heavy work out helps you live longer
London, May 13: Heavy work out could be the secret to living longer, scientists claim.
A study found that strenuous physical activity - like running a marathon can stop cells dying an....
- 94 percent of breastfeeding mothers don't follow proper diet
London, May 12: About 94 percent of breastfeeding mothers do not follow a proper diet, says a new study.
The research revealed that nursing mothers did not consume the recommended dai....
- Need to de-stress? Walk into this neighbourhood spa in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, May 11: "Is the pressure, okay," asks the masseur softly, as her hands move surely on tired, abused calf muscles. A musical melody wafts through the small speakers, with the li....
- Blood group diets - a new way to fitness
New Delhi, May 5: After hitting the gym, doing yoga and jogging, people are now trying blood group-based diets as experts say the secret to a fit body may be hidden in the blood type.
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- A good work environment means better health
London, May 4: Bad workplace systems can cause a range of ailments, from cardiovascular disease to mental health, and a good work environment can translate into better health for workers, resea....
- Work out early for stronger bones in old age
London, May 4: Work out early on increase bone density and size, which may spell a reduced risk of osteoporosis later, says a study.
Around 3,200 men had their bones examined and thei....
- Laughter is good work out for promoting health
Washington, April 28: Laughter is as good a work out in promoting health and a sense of well-being, a new study says.
Experts have come up with the study.
They have been stu....
- Parents can help overweight kid with body image
Washington, April 26: When parents maintain a healthy body image and weight-control strategies, overweight adolescent children tend to follow their example, a new study reveals.
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- Non-smokers tend to put on less weight
London, April 23: A new study has linked nicotine poisoning with weight gain, and concludes that active smokers put on more weight than non-smokers.
Years of analysis has revealed tha....
- Skinny people aren't thought lazy but obese are
Toronto, April 21: When people notice a thin person lying down and watching TV, they assume that he or she is resting. But when people find an overweight person relaxing, it's automatically....
- Addicts of the virtual world could have behavioural problems
New Delhi: Is your child hooked on to social networking sites or online gaming sites and exhibiting worrying behavioural changes? Maybe it's time you intervened and consulted a doctor.
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- Women fear getting fat
London, April 16: Women fear getting fat, something that doesn't worry men, a study has found.
The female brain reacts negatively at the sight of an overweight woman, prompting fe....
- Meditation stimulates mind like coffee
Washington, April 15: Some need regular amounts of coffee or other chemical enhancers to be cognitively sharper. A new study suggests a brief bit of meditation would prepare us just as well.
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- Dieting without work out won't help lose weight
London, April 15: People who follow a low-calories diet in the hope of losing weight shouldn't bother unless they work out as well, a new study has found.
"This research shows....
- Fear of getting fat shows up in women's brain scans
Washington, April 14: Brain scan show that many women who are not seemingly concerned about how they look actually fear getting fat, researchers say.
Researchers in the US used MRI te....
- Omega-3 fatty acid in diet can make men fertile
Washington, April 13: The introduction of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet may help in restoring fertility in males, a new study says.
The three most nutritionally important omega-3 fa....
- Carbs can double heart disease risk in women
London, April 13: New research suggests that women who eat high levels of carbohydrates run double the risk of heart problems compared with those eating the least.
The diets of 15,000....
- Obese children likely to have stiffer arteries
Washington, April 13: Children with more body fat and less endurance than their fitter, leaner counterparts have stiffer arteries at a young age, says new research.
Stiff arteries are....
- 49 percent Indians do not use toothbrush: Survey
New Delhi: Indians have "low level of awareness about the importance of oral health and hygiene" and nearly half of them do not use toothbrush and toothpaste, a survey said today.
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- Massage helps cope with stress
Washington: Stress can lead to many physical side-effects as well as an increase in unhealthy coping behaviours such as over-eating and inactivity -- and experts say a relaxing massage can help....
- Want to work out? Find your fitness type
Toronto: For many, starting and sticking to a long-term work out programme requires a bit more than just hitting the treadmill. They should motivate themselves by determining their fitness type....
- Slow return to normal food checks weight
London: The secret to keeping weight at bay is to switch back to normal food gradually, says a study.
The study also contains new research results for patients who have undergone obes....
- Your social network may affect your drinking habits
Washington: The drinking habits of the people in your extended social group play a major role in determining your own rate of alcohol consumption, says a new study.
Researchers used d....
- Summer ahead, pamper skin with Vitamin E massage
New Delhi: Are you worried about your skin turning dry and dehydrated in summer? A good thing would be a Vitamin E massage at the Energy spa and salon in Ramada Plaza here.
Spread ove....
- Mild work out helps cut dosage of prescribed sedatives
Washington: The use of prescribed sedatives goes down by half if mild work out programmes are introduced among critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), research says.
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- Working out and still overweight? Don't gorge on carbs
New Delhi: As summer descends and you hit the gym to lose the flab piled on in winter, experts say it's not enough. What also counts is your eating habits, which should certainly go low on ....
- Brisk walks can help reduce stroke risk in women
London: A new study has revealed that women who take brisk walks are likely to have reduced chances of suffering from a stroke.
Researchers have found that walking for two or more hou....
- Women who work out during pregnancy give birth to lighter babies
London: A new study has shown that women, who work out during pregnancy, are likely to give birth to lighter babies.
The research showed that mothers-to-be who underwent fitness train....
- Play soccer to remain fit
Washington: Do you play soccer? If not, it's time you joined those playing in the field close to your house. You may not score a goal, but you are sure to score on fitness level and avoid l....
- Work out can ease depression, anxiety
Washington: Work out is a magic drug for those with depression and anxiety disorders, and should be more widely prescribed by mental health care providers, says new research.
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- Babies of overweight mums run risk of obesity
Washington: Aspiring moms may be advised to achieve a healthy weight before they become pregnant or their babies may run the risk of obesity later.
Now, studies could provide new insi....
- People are living longer, but what does it mean?
Washington: People in developed nations are living in good health as much as a decade longer than their parents did, not because aging has been slowed or reversed but because they are staying h....
- Tangy fruits help stay slim
London: Munching on tangy fruits can help you stay slim, reveals a new study.
The study conducted on mice showed that the juice of the blood orange stopped them from piling on weight ....
- Loneliness can cause high blood pressure
London: Lonely people are more prone to developing high blood pressure in later life, says a study.
Researchers found that chronic feelings of loneliness push up blood pressure over t....
- Simple lifestyle changes can help you live long
London: Forget crash diets and obsessive calorie counting. A new study shows that it takes only slight changes to your eating habits to improve your long term health.
Cut back on the ....
- Working out? Get your clothes right
New Delhi: Wear loose cottons while doing yoga. Make well- fitting, comfortable attire for gym workouts. For, what you wear while working out can accentuate the posture and the feel good factor....
- 'No time to work out' won't work, intense bursts would
Toronto: Now, you may no longer use the common excuse of "lack of time" for not doing enough work out. Researchers have found that short-term high-intensity interval training is a time ....
- People able to taste fat likely to remain slim
Sydney: People who have the ability to taste fat are likely to remain slim as they tend to eat less fatty food, a new study says.
Researchers have found that humans can detect a sixth....
- Work out counters negative effects of weight regain
Washington: With the obesity rate rising among adults and children, researchers have found that working out during weight regain can maintain health and disease risk.
In a study, indi....
- Zen meditation reduces sensitivity to pain
Toronto: Zen meditation can help people reduce their sensitivity to pain by thickening their brain, says a new study.
Researchers made the discovery by comparing the grey matter thick....
- Physical activity at school keeps child fit
London: A structured physical activity programme at school can improve children's fitness and decrease body fat, confirms a new study.
Researchers in Switzerland studied 540 seven....
- Focusing on fun can boost physical activity
London: Highlighting emotional benefits of work out is a much better way of boosting physical activity than focusing on traditional health benefits, says a new study.
Researchers have....
- Tiny fruit fly tongue holds clues to obesity
London: A fruit fly's tiny tongue holds clues to our eating habits, potentially opening new ways to treat obesity, says a new study.
Drosophila, commonly called fruit flies and sm....
- Humans rely on heel first pattern for walking
London: When it comes to long distance running, humans are some of the best adapted for clocking up miles, even if inefficiently. Scientists have now tried to understand why we have stuck to ou....
- Found: Cocktail for eternal youth
Toronto: Researchers have developed a cocktail of ingredients that forestalls major aspects of the ageing process.
"As we all eventually learn, ageing diminishes our mind, fades o....
- Migraine likely to double risk of heart attacks
Washington: Migraine sufferers are twice as likely to have heart attacks compared to their healthy counterparts, says a new study.
Migraine sufferers also face increased risk for stro....
- Blueberries keep intestinal inflammations at bay
London: Blueberries, rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins, can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, a new study says.
The protective effect is even better if the blue....
- Turn down your iPod volume during gym workouts
Toronto: Listening to an iPod during a workout feels like second nature to many, but the latest research warns we need to consider the volume levels in our earphones during workouts.
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- Obesity also ups liver cancer risk
Washington: Obesity comes with plenty of health risks but there's one that's perhaps not so well known -- increased risk of developing liver cancer.
Now, a team of researchers....
- Dieticians spell out 10 surefire steps to weight loss
Sydney: Forget the food fads and 'Take 10' small steps to weight loss success - that's the message from dietitians to the thousands who will make weight loss their goal this year.
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- Walk on fire to beat your blues
New Delhi: Fire-walking is drawing thousands of stressed corporate employees, students and householders as a way to beat meltdown and lifestyle blues. The latest urban stress reliever involves ....
- Dumbbells can rid working belles of neck, shoulder aches
London: Strength training with dumbbells can reduce aches and improve functioning of the trapezius, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper ba....
- Combination of vanilla, chocolate for relaxed body, mind
New Delhi: If you are a fan of chocolate sauce with vanilla ice-cream, then a vanilla cream massage is just perfect for you. A mix of vanilla with cocoa powder will not only soothe your senses ....
- Key protein can help regulate blood pressure
Washington: In a significant breakthrough that can help prevent hypertension, a new study has found that a protein aids nerve sensors in blood vessels to keep blood pressure (BP) under control.....
- Eat healthy, snack on some 'skinny nut'
New Delhi: One of the highest fibre nuts with the lowest calorie and fat content, pistachios or 'skinny nut' as it's often called, has been recommended by the 2009 Dietary Guideline....
- Skull bone holds key to tackling osteoporosis
London: Scientists have uncovered basic differences between the bone which makes up the skull and the bones in our limbs, which could hold the key to tackling bone weakness and fractures.
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- Psychotherapy offers way out of obesity for girls
Washington: Girls who took part in interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), may be better able to prevent obesity over the years, compared to girls who took traditional health education classes, says....
- Research yields tips on how to keep fit in 2010
Washington: As the weather chills and the economy starts recovering, many wannabe health freaks hope to invest in themselves by becoming healthier in 2010.
Research from the American ....
- Young adults in peak fitness have higher IQ
London: Does being in peak physical condition ensure higher IQ levels? A study involving 1.2 million Swedish soldiers born between 1950 and 1976, shows a clear link between fitness and mental c....
- Quick response speeds up recovery of stroke victims
Sydney: Early intense therapy can significantly speed up the communication recovery of stroke patients, says a new study.
A stroke impairs blood supply to the brain, which can cause l....
- Secret of long life: grow your own veggies
London: An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but eating home-grown vegetables will make you live longer.
So say the residents of the sleepy English village of Montacute, who have ....
- Diet, work out, weight loss key to lowering blood-cholesterol
Cologne (Germany): A healthy diet with lots of seasonal vegetables, fruit and high-fibre foods such as whole grain can often bring high blood-cholesterol levels back to normal, noted Richard Ra....
- Chandigarh promotes honey with 'Honey Week'
Chandigarh: With the aim of popularising honey and increasing its consumption among masses, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)-Punjab launched various awareness activities in th....
- Toll free answers to pregnancy or puberty queries
New Delhi: Got questions about pregnancy, puberty or plain simple facts about the birds and bees? If you have such queries on your mind and are afraid to ask parents or share with friends -- ju....
- Preventive measures can help diabetics avoid brain stroke, heart attacks
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Diabetes Day today, experts and NGOs here urged diabetics to take preventive measures to safeguard themselves against brain strokes and heart attacks.
- Fatty deposits impair heart function
Washington: Fat deposited around the heart and within the liver is likely to impair certain heart functions.
The study by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has found that me....
- Beating stress: A journey from distress to eustress
Distress as we all know is a negative kind of stress which is the source of anxiety, has a negative impact on our performance and can cause mental or physical problems if persistent. Eustress on the o....
- Treating patients, not tourists, Kerala ayurveda centre stands apart
Kottakkal (Kerala): Ayurveda centres that promise to pamper tourists have mushroomed all over India, but a reputed 107-year-old institution in Kottakkal still strictly adheres to the philosophy....
- Alcohol, drug abuse test can predict risky teenage sexual behaviour
Washington: Alcohol and drug use are known contributors to teenagers engaging in dangerous practices like unprotected sex, multiple partners, unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases....
- Work-out can help recover memory after radiation
Washington: Work-out is the key to improving both memory and mood after whole-brain radiation treatment that is used to treat brain cancer, says a new study.
"This is the first de....
- Mental illness, obesity in patients closely linked
Sydney: Mental illness and obesity in patients might be closely linked, says a new study.
"Although the topic is largely unexplored, several psychosocial, lifestyle and physiologi....
- Imagination can help kids ease stomach ache
Washington: Kids with stomach aches, who used audio recordings of guided imagery at home along with regular treatment, were three times more likely to ease their problem, compared to kids who w....
- Squatting, sitting cross-legged can worsen arthritis
New Delhi: Seema Rathore, 42, a spirited housewife ignored her paining knee joints for many months. Finally when she visited a doctor she was told she had severe osteoarthritis and would need s....
- A bit of work out improves body image
Washington: The simple act of working out and not fitness itself can convince you that you look better, says a new study.
People who don't achieve workout milestones such as losin....
- Red grape molecule shows promise in treating diabetes
Washington: Resveratrol, a molecule found in red grapes, has been shown to improve diabetes when delivered orally to rodents, but it is only now that scientists have discovered how it works in ....
- Mediterranean diet cuts down risk of depression
London: People who follow the Mediterranean style of diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish seem less likely to develop depression, says a new report.
The lifeti....
- Want to boost your confidence? Sit straight!
Washington: Sitting up straight isn't just good for your posture - it also gives you more confidence in your own thoughts, says a new study.
Researchers found that people who were....
- Eat those nuts to stay healthy
New Delhi: It's time to get rid of salted potato chips from your shelves and replace them with healthier nuts that will help you overcome hunger pangs and attain a healthy lifestyle.
- 'Fish plays no major role in preventing heart attacks'
London: Contrary to popular perception, eating fish has no major role in preventing heart failure, says a new study.
The study, which got underway in 1990 and involved men and women a....
- Tai Chi can help diabetics
Washington: Doing tai chi work outs regularly can help diabetics lower their blood glucose levels, says a new study.
Tai chi is an ancient martial art that combines deep breathing and....
- Smoking during pregnancy is risky for kids
London: Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their kids at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms in their teens.
Researchers observed a 'dose-response effect', meani....
- Obese women have less chances of enjoying old age
London: Women who put on weight as they approach middle age are likely to reduce their chances of enjoying a healthy old age, according to new research.
The study suggests that women ....
- Keep a pet to ward off depression
Washington: Keeping a four-legged, furry pet is practically the best safeguard against depression, anxiety or blood pressure, according to an American scientist.
"Research in this....
- Heart disease at 30? Blame lifestyle -World Heart Day is on Sep 27
New Delhi: If you binge on junk food, smoke and don't workout, you are at risk of developing heart diseases in your thirties. According to doctors, about 46.9 million Indians between 20 and....
- Check sweet intake, stay healthy
New Delhi: With five percent of India's population obese, there is a strong need to control intake of sweets and maintain an active lifestyle so as to stay fit.
"Indians by na....
- Personality trait a factor in weight loss: Study
London: Can personality trait be a factor in weight loss? A new study says yes.
Stating an example, the study says being too optimistic could derail weight loss efforts.
Hit....
- Rough day at office leaves you with little energy for work out
Toronto: Have you ever sat down to work on a crossword puzzle only to find that you don't have the energy to work out later? Or have you come home from a rough day at office with no zest fo....
- Scientists map how white blood cells repair wounds
Washington: Based on more than 50 experiments with mice, scientists have mapped out the basic steps taken by a particular set of white blood cells in setting the pace for recovery after serious....
- Pregnant mothers, quit smoking for kid's future
Sydney: Women who quit smoking during the initial months of pregnancy are likely to ensure long-term benefits for their unborn children, says a new study, underscoring the benefits of giving up....
- Alzheimer's is major threat, warns report
Toronto: Alzheimer's disease is on the rise worldwide, warns a new report that says dementia cases will double every 20 years to reach 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050.
- Breast cancer intervention may reduce depression
Washington: A psychological intervention for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with symptoms of depression can not only relieve depression but also lower inflammation, according to a new s....
- Active elders live longer: Study
Washington: Older adults who work out seem to live longer and have a lower risk of disability, says a new study.
Jochanan Stessman and colleagues at Hebrew University Medical Centre a....
- Nano lotion curbs burns infection thousand times
Washington: Treating second-degree burns with a nano-emulsion lotion sharply curbs bacterial growth that otherwise can jeopardise recovery.
Experiments show that it reduced bacterial ....
- Bereaved adults vulnerable to heart attacks
Sydney: People traumatised by the loss of a loved one are more susceptible to a heart attack, says a new study.
The study, conducted by the Sydney University Medical School (SUMS), pr....
- Ginger, tulsi, black pepper keep flu away: Ayurveda experts
Srinagar: Afraid of flu and other respiratory aliments which often resemble swine flu? Use ginger, tulsi (basil) and black pepper as part of traditional preventive measures suggested by experts....
- Hormone could be key to keeping osteoarthritis at bay
Washington: An osteoporosis drug that prevents cartilage loss in a joint injury may also regenerate some cartilage that has been lost to degenerative osteoarthritis, according to a new study.
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- Software may help diagnose cardiac infections
Washington: New research suggests that "teachable software", designed to mimic the human brain, may help diagnose cardiac infections in a non-invasive manner.
Endocarditis -- ....
- Get social and stay fit, feel good
London: Are you a loner who keeps a strict watch over diet and work-outs regularly? Well, get social, for that's the way to stay healthy and fit, say researchers.
The quality of s....
- Anxiety, depression much more common than thought
Washington: The prevalence of anxiety, depression and drug dependency may be twice as high as the mental health community has been led to believe.
Duke University psychologists Terrie....
- Lead in bone heightens cardiovascular death risk
Washington: Studies have linked exposure to environmental lead with cardiovascular diseases. However, they have looked at lead concentrations in blood, not bone, which is a better indicator of ....
- Build-up of iron in cells causes debilitating disease
Sydney: The build-up of iron in cellular mitochondria, the centre for cell respiration and energy production, can bring on a debilitating hereditary disease like Friedreich's Ataxia (FA). T....
- Non-invasive way of diagnosing sleep apnea developed
Sydney: Researchers are now able to screen obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with the help of recording devices, eliminating overnight stays in an expensive, specialist facility.
Led by U....
- Coconut oil keeps fat at bay
Sydney: A diet rich in coconut oil keeps fat away and also protects against insulin resistance, a new study shows.
The study also helps explain how people who incorporate medium chain....
- A quarter of heart patients don't take their pills
London: At least a fourth of cardiac patients don't take medicines prescribed to prevent heart attacks and strokes, a new study says.
The study results suggest that doctors need t....
- Cotton may be promising source of protein
Washington: Cotton is emerging as a promising source of protein for millions of the world's malnourished, according to the latest research.
Researchers engineered the cotton to re....
- Infections may cause faster memory loss in Alzheimer's
London: A cold, stomach bug or other infection may lead to an increased memory loss in patients of Alzheimer's, according to a new research.
The study found that people who had re....
- Saturated fat in certain foods can spur Alzheimer's
Sydney: Certain foods high in saturated fat can increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease, says a new study.
"Before now, there has been no dietary driven appr....
- Drugs may halt stress signals from travelling to the heart
Sydney: Researchers have discovered a new way to halt the brain from sending stress signals that raise the heart rate.
Researchers led by Eugene Nalivaiko from the University of Newca....
- Insomnia bad for the heart
Toronto: Insomniacs have heightened blood pressure (BP) during the night, which can cause cardiac problems, says a new study.
The investigation, which measured the 24-hour BP of insom....
- Eating at right time a must to keep obesity at bay
Toronto: Eating less and working out more to keep obesity at bay might not be enough. Now there is new evidence to show that eating at the right time is also a must for weight loss.
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- High-fat diets can make us stupid, sluggish
London: Rats fed a high-fat diet exhibit stark reduction in their physical endurance and cognitive ability after just nine days, says a new study.
The research, funded by the British ....
- Quit smoking before surgery, heal faster
London: People who start nicotine replacement therapy at least four weeks before surgery can halve their risk of poor wound healing, says a new analysis.
"It is not easy to quit s....
- Social hints can boost helpfulness in kids
London: Most of us are willing to help a needy neighbour, even at a cost to ourselves. Why do we do it? Because of our social environments when we were children, a new study has found.
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- Vitamin C deficiency impairs early brain development
London: Newborn guinea pigs subjected to Vitamin C deficiency have worse memory than their counterparts with enough of the vitamin, says new research suggesting that it may be essential for bra....
- Bio-transformed blueberry juice fights fat and diabetes
Toronto: Juice of North American blueberries, bio-transformed with bacteria from the skin of the fruit, looks promising as an anti-obesity and anti-diabetic agent.
Researchers from th....
- Carbon monoxide increases health risk to elderly heart patients
Washington: Exposure to carbon monoxide (CO), even well below permissible national limits, may hasten hospitalisation of elderly cardiac patients, according to a new study in the US.
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- Enrolling kids for sports inspires parents
Washington: Enrolling kids for sports also seems to imbue parents with positive qualities like self-confidence and team spirit, says a new research.
"We found that parents also ar....
- Mental health stigma damaging to career
London: A shocking 92 percent of the British public believes that admitting mental illness is damaging to one's career.
The three careers most damaged were doctors (56 percent), e....
- Eat melons to keep BP under control
Washington: Nutrition experts say there is no better way to lower blood pressure (BP) than by indulging in some of the season's potassium-rich fruit and vegetables.
"Melons li....
- Hot chillies could wallop heart disease, diabetes
Sydney: An Indian researcher has found that the flavour-potent chilli could wallop diabetes and cardiovascular disease which are the leading cause of mortality in developed countries.
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- Indians' indifference to health frustrates insurers, fitness chains
New Delhi: What do fitness chains and life or health insurance companies in India have in common? The answer: Consumer apathy.
Wellness companies and life insurers had started wooing ....
- Abstainers most likely to be depressed
London: Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked with poor physical and mental health. But individuals who call themselves 'abstainers' were at the highest risk of depression, says....
- Light drinkers less likely to develop dementia
Sydney: Light to moderate drinkers are 25 percent less likely to develop dementia than those who abstain from alcohol, according to the latest research.
The meta-analysis of 15 resear....
- Allow patents for incremental innovation of medicines: Study
New Delhi: India should give patents to improved variants of existing medicines as it will help people access variety of drugs at a competitive price, said a new study released on Wednesday.
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- New method helps Parkinson's patients speak normally
Washington: A simple new method can help Parkinson's patients speak normally.
"People with Parkinson's... commonly have voice and speech problems," said Jessica Huber,....
- Why do the obese turn to Weight Watchers?
Washington: What makes the obese turn to Weight Watchers (WW), the world's largest support group for those fighting the battle of the bulge, with a membership of 1.5 million?
A ne....
- Obesity leads to erectile dysfunction
Washington: Obesity is likely to render 30 to 40 percent males over 50 years more vulnerable to erectile dysfunction (ED).
The build-up of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries of ob....
- Excess fat in liver likely to trigger heart disease
Washington: Excess fat in the liver is more likely to trigger heart disease and diabetes, says a new study.
When fats collects in the liver, people experience serious metabolic proble....
- Why does low Vitamin D raise cardiac risks in diabetics?
Washington: Researchers have found why low levels of vitamin D are known to nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease in diabetics.
Researchers at Washington University School ....
- Young women work out less than young men: Study
Ann Arbor (Michigan): Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently work out....
- Work-out does not lead to overeating: experts
Washington: Leading work out and weight management experts have strongly objected to assertions that work out can inhibit weight loss by over-stimulating the appetite.
"There is s....
- New hope for people whose nerves degenerate
Washington: There is no known cure for diseases such as Huntington's, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's where the nerve system degenerates. But now there is hope as stem cells from the pa....
- Smokers have fewer and flatter taste buds
Washington: Smokers have fewer and flatter taste buds, says a study based on an analysis of tongues of 62 Greek soldiers.
Pavlidis Pavlos led a team of researchers from the Aristotle ....
- Chronic worrying can hasten death, warns study
Washington: Chronic worrying can hasten death because it is more likely to promote unhealthy behaviours like smoking, warns a new study.
Chronic worrying, anxiety and vulnerability to de....
- Synthetic hormone treatment reduces swollen livers
London: A six-month treatment with a synthetic gastro-intestinal hormone, Lanreotide, significantly decreased swollen cystic livers, compared to a 'wait and see' policy, says a new rese....
- Family quarrels can trigger headaches among kids
Washington: Family quarrels and a lack of free time can bring on headaches among children, says a new study.
Up to 30 percent of all kids worldwide complain of headaches arising at le....
- Herbs act as eco-friendly pesticides
Toronto: Well-known herbs rosemary, thyme, clove and mint are now becoming killer weapons against pests as the industry tries to satisfy demands for fruits and vegetables produced in more natur....
- In breast cancer, MRI doesn't improve treatment
Sydney: Relying on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the extent of early breast cancer has not been shown to improve surgical planning, reduce follow-up surgery, or reduce the risk of ....
- Genetic variation might explain short sleep: study
Washington: A genetic variation might cause some people to need just a few hours of sleep to recover their energy, according to a study.
It seems that a mutation of gene DEC2, which c....
- Researchers pioneer new technique to eliminate heart surgery
Washington: Although open-heart surgery is a frequent treatment for heart disease, it remains extremely dangerous. But an injected protein can potentially regrow blood vessels in the human hear....
- Mango kernels can protect against deadly food bacteria
Washington: A researcher has found a way to turn the throwaway kernels in mangos into a natural food preservative that could help prevent Listeriosis, which is a serious infection caused by con....
- Mind drugs very effective against cancer too
Sydney: People taking medication for schizophrenia seem to have lower cancer rates, which has prompted new research on whether anti-psychotic drugs could help treat some major cancers. The resu....
- Scientists may have discovered new cure for cancer
Sydney: Scientists have isolated the structure of a cell signalling receptor in the blood system, which when damaged causes cancers like leukaemia.
Their discovery helps explain, for ....
- Natural mechanism against ageing discovered
Sydney: Scientists have discovered a natural defence mechanism against ageing.
They are amino acids working hard to protect our bodies from the ageing process caused by exposure to fr....
- Cure for multiple sclerosis now possible
Toronto: Canadian researchers have successfully reversed multiple sclerosis in rodents, spelling hope for humans.
Multiple sclerosis is an auto-immune disease in which the body's ....
- Formal education reduces Alzheimer impact
London: Education reduces the impact of Alzheimer's disease on cognition even if brain volume loss has already occurred, says a study carried out in Germany.
Robert Perneczky, dep....
- Administering oxygen precipitates Alzheimer's
Washington: A 65-year-old woman, who has routine hip surgery, develops memory loss six months later and is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Just a coincidence? Researchers at the University of S....
- Teens who drink heavily also smoke: study
Washington: Health educators should club smoking and drinking when they speak to teenagers about their dangers as those who drink heavily are also likely to be heavy smokers, researchers say.
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- Scientists unravel mystery behind schizophrenia
Washington: New research has revealed how schizophrenia, a mental disorder which results in hallucinations, memory loss and social withdrawal, works in the brain.
In a new, geneticall....
- Insufficient sleep likely to heighten diabetes risk
Washington: Insufficient sleep may trigger insulin resistance and reduced glucose tolerance, which increases the long-term risk of diabetes, according to a new study.
Today, many Amer....
- Narcissistic bosses wreck morale, productivity
Washington: People who work for a narcissistic boss find their stress levels shooting up and output going down, a new study has confirmed. They also have less job satisfaction and are more dist....
- A glass of wine improves sex lives of women
London: Women who drink a glass or two of wine daily have better sex lives than those who don't, says a new study.
The University of Florence (U-F) surveyed 800 women between 18 a....
- Healthy heart is equal to healthy brain
London: Middle-aged smokers are 70 percent more likely to develop dementia than those who don't smoke, a new study has warned, prompting experts to advise regular physical and mental work o....
- Cooling treatment after cardiac arrest improves outcome
Washington: A novel cooling treatment can improve the outcome after a heart attack, says a new study.
The treatment, which lowers body temperature to prevent damage to the brain and o....
- Software implant improves sound clarity in hearing aids
Washington: A new software for cochlear implants and hearing aids greatly improves sound clarity and speech recognition for the hard-of-hearing, says a new study.
"Hearing-impaire....
- Depression, inflammation flares up pain in rheumatoid arthritis
Washington: Scientists have revealed that depression and inflammation can increase the likelihood of pain in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a condition in which patients experience stiffness, swell....
- Stressed at work? Try yoga
Washington: A bit of daily yoga and meditation, combined with six weekly group sessions, can lower stress and improve sleep quality for sedentary office-goers, says a pilot study.
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- Regular yoga can trim waistline
Washington: Is your waistline bothering you in middle age? Try regular yoga, says a new study.
The study, led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre (FHCRC), is the ....
- Father's involvement must for healthy upbringing of kids
Washington: The father's involvement is compulsory for healthy upbringing of kids, says a new study.
The study found that when mothers and fathers enrolled together in 16-week ses....
- Lawn games good for health and coordination
Hamburg: Summer is the season of lawn games and activities like indiaca, petanque, skittles, badminton, Frisbee or boomerang throwing. They all have two things in common: they are participant s....
- Physically unfit? Your mortality risk is twice as high
Washington: If you are among the least fit segment of the population, then you face twice the mortality risk of even those who are just a bit more in shape, says a new study.
A resear....
- A foetus may die if the placenta is small
Washington: The size of a placenta can determine whether a foetus survives or not. A small placenta can mean the foetus is starved of food and oxygen and may cause it to die, says a new study.
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- Exposure to alcohol in womb leads to sleep problems
London: Babies exposed to alcohol in the womb and those who are small at birth develop sleep problems as eight-year-olds, says a new study.
Poor sleep and sleep disturbances in childr....
- Mother's mental condition affects teenagers
Sydney: Teenagers whose mothers have mental health problems are likely to suffer behavioural problems, says a new study.
Using data from the Mater University Study of Pregnancy (MUSP)....
- Red wine component effective against inflammatory diseases
London: Scientists have unravelled a mystery about how resveratrol, a component in red wine, is effective against deadly inflammatory diseases.
New research not only explains resverat....
- Alternative therapy healer lists steps to heal conscious minds
New Delhi: Shivi Dua, a computer software professional, switched professions when her daughter was diagnosed with asthma in 2000. She started practising Reiki -- and treated her daughter with i....
- Traces of protein found in T. rex remains
Washington: A new analysis of the remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex that roamed Earth 68 million years ago has confirmed traces of protein from blood, bone and tendons.
These findings ar....
- Study deflates nutritional value of organic food
London: Don't place too much value on organically grown food -- they are nutritionally no better than food grown with synthetic chemicals, says an exhaustive new study.
Consumers ....
- Crushed garlic better than dried for heart: Indian American
Washington: A team of researchers led by an Indian American has unearthed new evidence that freshly crushed garlic has more benefits for the heart than dried garlic.
The evidence chal....
- Want a six-pack? Just work out regularly
New Delhi: Many youngsters dream of a sculpted body, especially after watching Bollyoood's romance icon Shah Rukh Khan flaunt six-pack-abs in "Om Shanti Om" and versatile actor Aami....
- Novel technique to track cancer's response to drugs
Sydney: A novel imaging technique is telling researchers whether a lung cancer patient is responding to treatment.
Trials with five patients revealed that some tumours responded quick....
- New scan can track how Alzheimer's affects brain
Sydney: A new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner is helping to advance understanding of Alzheimer's disease by measuring how the brain works in relation to eye movements.
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- High calcium level in arteries predicts heart attack
London: Researchers may be able to predict future severe cardiac events in patients with known, stable coronary artery disease (CAD), by measuring calcium levels, according to a new study.
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- Eating soy cuts down risk of stroke
Sydney: Long-term consumption of soy products dramatically cuts down the risk of ischemic stroke, according to new research.
Ischemic stroke is the most common kind of stroke, caused ....
- Respiratory cells rely on taste buds to detect poisons
Washington: An Indian American researcher has found that the mechanism which helps detect bad tasting and potentially poisonous foods also protects lungs from harmful substances.
Alok....
- Indian herbal extract regulates blood sugar, cholesterol
New Delhi: An Indian herbal extract has been found to help people maintain blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Gymnema sylvestre grows in the Indian subcontinent and has been used as ....
- Schools can cut anti-depressant use among students
Sydney: School-based programmes could help curb the amount of anti-depressants being prescribed to students, says a new study.
School counsellor Mark Taylor of University of Queenslan....
- Stress is good, getting stressed out is not
Washington: Experiencing chronic stress day after day can produce physical and mental wear and tear and retard learning. However, acute stress -- a short stressful incident -- may energise lear....
- Drug cuts down damage from heart attacks
Sydney: A drug that targets a disease causing gene substantially cuts down muscle damage after a heart attack.
Known as Dz13, the drug targets and neutralises the master regulator c-J....
- Stem cells rescue mice memory in advanced Alzheimer's
Washington: Neural stem cells can rescue memory in mice with advanced Alzheimer's disease, opening the way to treating dementia that afflicts 5.3 million people in the US.
Mice ge....
- What does the Sun mean to your heart?
Lucknow: Your stars could have a bearing on your heart condition, says a study by astrologers.
As per Hindu mythology, every organ of the body is governed by one of the nine planets -....
- Pegging one too many deflates confidence, causes unease
Sydney: Excessive drinking actually deflates confidence and also causes greater unease and agitation, according to a new study.
For many, drinking is an essential part of a night out....
- Genes help placebos work in depression patients
Washington: Some combination of biological and psychological factors was thought to be responsible for why placebos, sugar pills designed to gauge the effectiveness of the actual medication, wo....
- Does stress actually make us feel sick?
Washington: Whether it's getting a cold during exam time or feeling run-down after a big meeting, we've all experienced feeling sick following a particularly stressful time at work or s....
- India sitting on diabetes time-bomb, warns expert
Toronto: Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in India, and the country faces huge health, social and economic consequences from it, warns an Indian-origin expert based in Canada.
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- Citrus fruits check obesity, diabetes
Toronto: Canadian researchers have found that citrus fruits can prevent weight gain and help control Type-2 diabetes and increased risk of heart disease.
A flavonoid called naringenin....
- Popular dietary supplement may help prevent cataract
London: Evidence from tissue culture experiments show that popular dietary supplement carnosine may help prevent and treat cataracts, which is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide.
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- Babies of older mums have higher cancer risk
Washington: A baby born to an older mother may have a slightly higher risk for many of the cancers that occur during childhood, according to a new study.
"Our finding shows that a....
- India's overweight population goes up by 70 mn
London: India has 70 million people who have been re-classified as overweight or obese, after a lowering of obesity thresholds.
This threshold has been lowered in India as South Asian....
- Green tea does not help in all cancer types: study
London: In a bid to keep cancer at bay, more and more people are turning to green tea. However, a new review of studies on the effect of green tea on cancer prevention has yielded conflicting r....
- 'Good' bacteria in food can help patients lose fat
Washington: Use of probiotics after a gastric bypass can help obese patients lose weight at a faster pace and avoid vitamin-B deficiency, according to the latest study.
Probiotics are....
- New technology helps extract fist-sized tumour
Washington: A new technology fusing four different types of images into a 3-D map of a patient's brain has helped specialists remove a fist-sized brain tumour.
The patient was tal....
- Why do oral contraceptives fail obese women?
Washington: An Indian American researcher has identified a potential bio-mechanism that could explain why oral contraceptives seem to fail in preventing pregnancy among obese women.
A....
- Obesity may also bring on osteoarthritis: Study
Washington: Obesity, among other things, is strongly linked with a heightened risk of rapid cartilage loss which is a precursor to osteoarthritis, says a new study.
"We have isola....
- Turmeric cuts down cancer risk in women
Washington: The wonders of turmeric never cease to amaze. Researchers have now found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the roots of turmeric, could cut down the risk of cancer ....
- Produce seasonal flu vaccines, WHO urges drug firms
Geneva: Drug makers should continue to produce seasonal flu vaccines, rather than switching all their resources to swine flu, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official said on Monday.
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- Strength training work out may help treat tennis elbow
Washington: People with pain in the elbow or forearm might be able to use a simple bar and strengthening work out to ease it, say researchers.
Tennis elbow is a common condition effec....
- Low vitamin D level not good for heart
Washington: Low levels of Vitamin D and other nutrients may not be good for the health of your heart, according to latest research.
Recent studies have identified low vitamin D levels....
- New drugs for Alzheimer's may also treat traumatic brain injury
Washington: Researchers have stumbled on how two brain disorders are linked -- both Alzhemier's and traumatic brain injury trigger destruction of cellular pathways. This finding could pave ....
- Researchers figure out why obesity triggers diabetes
Sydney: Are you obese? Beware, for there is a high chance that you can become diabetic. The link between the two has now been scientifically validated.
A team led by Matthew Watt, as....
- Scientists closer to developing salt-tolerant crops
Sydney: Scientists have developed salt-tolerant plants using a new type of genetic modification (GM). The results could impact food production and security, since salinity affects agriculture w....
- Anti-depressants with shock therapy reduce depression
Washington: Combining anti-depressants with electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) does a better job in reducing severe depression and causes less memory loss than using ECT alone, according to a new....
- Vinegar is a fat buster
Washington: The vinegar used to garnish salad dressings, pickles and other foods, may live up to its folk reputation as a fat buster and health promoter.
Japanese researchers Tomoo Ko....
- Caffeine reverses memory loss?
Washington: Caffeine given daily to ageing mice with Alzheimer's reversed their memory loss, says a new study.
The new findings provide evidence that caffeine could be a viable &#....
- Bacteria-killer proteins may yield new medicines
London: Scientists are focussing on bacteria-killer proteins known as colicins to potentially open the way to new medicines.
A team led by Colin Kleanthous, biology professor from the....
- Veg diets can help prevent chronic diseases
Washington: Well planned vegetarian diets are healthy and nutritious for all age groups and help prevent heart diseases, cancer, obesity and diabetes.
Winston Craig, professor of nutr....
- Work out benefits patients with fatty liver disease
Sydney: Increased physical activity benefits patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), independently of weight change, according to the latest research.
NAFLD is the m....
- Better diet helps diabetics improve blood sugar control
Sydney: Providing intensive dietary advice improved blood sugar control in type 2 diabetics even when they were arguably on the best available medication, according to the latest research.
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- Shared keyboards are hot spots for infection
Sydney: Do you frequent a cyber cafe? If yes, then think twice as shared keyboards in cyber cafes and elsewhere are swarming with deadly germs and are potential sources of infection, according ....
- For teeth, orange juice worse than whitening agents
Washington: When it comes to dental health, an acidic fruit juice like orange is even worse than teeth whitening agents, warns a recent study.
University of Rochester Medical Centre&#....
- Molecule in mother's milk protects baby's delicate intestines
London: Scientists have discovered a wonder molecule in mother's milk that protects and repairs the delicate intestines of newborn babies.
Called pancreatic secretory trypsin inhi....
- Aerobics can keep brain healthy even among the old
Washington: Elderly people who are active show better cerebral health than those who are inactive, says the latest study.
Researchers led by Elizabeth Bullitt, neurosurgeon at the Un....
- Bone marrow extract improves cardiac function: study
Washington: Bone marrow extract is just as effective as bone marrow stem cells for improving cardiac function, particularly after a heart attack, according to a group of researchers.
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- Scientists discover chink in malaria mosquitoes
Sydney: Malaria infects more than 400 million people worldwide, claiming more than a million lives, most of them children, every year. Now scientists have identified a chink in the life-cycle o....
- Drink milk to reduce your calorie intake
Sydney: Skim milk helps people feel full, thanks to its high protein content, lactose sugar and its thickness.
Researchers found that drinking fat free milk in the morning helped incr....
- Medicines to heal spinal ailments
New Delhi: The Indian Spinal Injuries Centre in the capital has come up with a holistic treatment combining two different forms of medicine - Ayurveda and allopathy- to heal spinal injuries and....
- Kids with lean body mass develop bigger bones
Washington: A child with leaner body mass or muscle, builds bigger bones compared to one who weighs the same but has a greater percentage of fat, says the latest research.
"We we....
- Soy protects lungs from chronic disease
Sydney: Consuming soy milk and tofu could cut down the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
COPD, which develops as a result of smoking, can cause coughing....
- Smoking linked to brain damage: Indian researchers
New Delhi: There is a direct link between smoking and brain damage, according to new research conducted by Debapriya Ghosh and Dr. Anirban Basu from the Indian National Brain Research Centre (N....
- Green tea can slow prostate cancer from progressing
Washington: Researchers have discovered that an active compound called Polyphenon E found in green tea can slow the progression of prostate cancer.
The study examined 26 men between t....
- Don't stretch if you don't like it: study
Sydney: Stretching does not reduce the overall risk of injury and only makes a small difference in reducing the risk of specific types of injuries to ligaments, muscles and tendons, according t....
- Novellini to invest in Indian market
Ahmedabad: Italian premium wellness brand Novellini will pump in 2 million euros (Rs.133 million/$2.8 million) over the next three years to market its product range in India, its chief executiv....
- Ingredient in red wine has health benefits
Sydney: An ingredient called resveratrol found in red wine has remarkable health benefits including cancer prevention and protection of the heart and brain from damage, according to the latest ....
- Older skin needs more protection from the sun
Marburg (Germany) Whether gardening at home or cavorting in the Mediterranean, older people need to be aware that sunbathing without some kind of UV (Ultraviolet Ray) protection is a danger.
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- Indian wellness in vogue in top global spas
Bangkok: Ayurveda-based treatments are getting popular in most of the top spas across the globe. Now another traditional Indian system 'vastu' - which believes positive energy emanates ....
- Caffeine may prevent risk taking after sleep deprivation
Washington: A dose of caffeine may prevent increased risk taking that occurs after several nights of total sleep deprivation, according to the latest research.
Results suggest that de....
- Better sleep linked to improved Maths scores
Washington: Students wanting to score more marks in Maths should sleep well, says a study in a US university.
The University of Pittsburgh study concluded that higher scores in Maths ....
- Less sleep, caffeine, linked to fat adolescents
Washington: Obesity among adolescents could be linked to reduced sleep, according to the latest research. A reduction in sleep could be associated with more hours of technology use, a higher ca....
- Depressed diabetics often neglect treatment
Berlin: Diabetic patients who have persistently high blood-sugar levels or experience sudden drops in blood glucose may be suffering from depression, the Berlin-based German Psychiatry, Psychot....
- Middle-aged women have lower blood pressure levels
London: Middle-aged women are more stressed today but have lower blood pressure levels, a long-term study carried out in Sweden has revealed.
The study, part of the Prospective Popula....
- Fatty foods, not empty stomach, make you hungry
Washington: Our hunger pangs are activated not by an empty stomach but by fats from the foods we eat to optimise nutrient metabolism and promote the storage of body fat, according to latest res....
- Puffing cigarette does not affect everyone the same way
Toronto: Cigarette smoking does not affect everyone in the same way, according to a new study.
Puffing induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that causes se....
- Online counselling as good as face-to-face therapy
Sydney: Online counselling is as effective as face-to-face therapy in combating the blues, with similar recovery rates, according to the latest findings.
A new programme, dubbed the S....
- What pictorial warnings, ask Delhi tobacco vendors
New Delhi: Still selling old stock of tobacco products, vendors in the capital had no clue about the new regulation for graphic warnings on cigarette packets. While many were unaware about the ....
- Discounts promote sale of unhealthy drinks
Sydney: Discounts are promoting the sale of unhealthy drinks that are rich in fat and sugar, a study has found.
In New Zealand, University of Otago researchers looked at about 1,500 d....
- Want to quit smoking? Enrol for free SMS tips
Chandigarh: What better way to celebrate World No Tobacco Day than launching a free SMS service to help people quit smoking?
Live Life More Foundation on Sunday launched the unique pr....
- Now nurture your hair with natural ingredients
New Delhi: Green is the new black for your hair. An international hair care brand today launched a new product range that is made of natural ingredients like avocado, grape, and peach milk to m....
- Globalisation breeding deadlier viruses
Toronto: The rapidly globalising world might be becoming a breeding ground for new dangerous viruses, warns a new Canadian study.
The study by the University of Western Ontario says t....
- Aviophobia? Divine help soon at Delhi airport
New Delhi: For those suffering from aviophobia, the fear of flying, divine help will be at hand soon with a grand temple with south Indian architecture coming up just outside the airport here.
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- Lower drinking age leads to premature births
London: Lowering legal drinking age not only encourages promiscuity among young people, but also results in unwanted pregnancies and premature births, a new study has found.
"Our ....
- Sleep apnea undiagnosed among obese type-2 diabetics
Washington: Although sleep apnea has been associated with obesity, the disorder is widely undiagnosed among obese individuals with type-2 diabetes, says a recent study.
Nearly 87 perc....
- Technique to lower stress levels in 5 days
Washington: Researchers have unravelled how an emerging mind-body technique, adapted from traditional Chinese medicine and practised by thousands in China, cuts down stress levels in just five ....
- Lettuce grown under ultraviolet light better for health
Washington: A bunch of spinach packs in more nutritional wallop than a wedge of iceberg lettuce, because darker colours in leafy vegetables signify antioxidants that are thought to have a vari....
- Genes determine transsexuality
Sydney: The largest ever genetic study of transsexuals has established a link between gender identity and a gene involved in modifying the action of sex hormone testosterone.
From an ....
- Biology says women may be the tougher sex
Toronto: When it comes to equality, men may be lagging far behind women in certain matters.
For instance, the latest study by the McGill University Health Centre shows that women have....
- Elderly need more sun to reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes
London: More time in the sunshine could help older people cut down the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
Exposure to sunlight stimulates vitamin D production in the skin.....
- Cases of strokes on the rise over past decade
London: The number of people suffering haemorrhagic strokes has jumped nearly 20 percent in the last decade, probably because of an ageing population, researchers said today.
The find....
- Low blood sugar may be dangerous for kidney disease patients
Washington: Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, could turn out to be a serious health threat for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study.
The finding....
- Kids watching adult-stuff on TV may have sex early
Washington: Kids watching adult-stuff on TV slyly during childhood may have sex early, according to a new study.
These findings by Children's Hospital Boston (CHB) are based on a ....
- Sex hormone also decides how how well we hear
Washington: Oestrogen, a sex hormone, also has a vital bearing on how our brain processes sounds, according to a new discovery.
The findings show for the first time that a sex hormone....
- Mothers most likely to quarrel with grown-up daughters
Washington: A majority of parents and adult children seem to be at loggerheads. Now a new study has narrowed it down, saying parents are more likely to quarrel with daughters than with sons, wh....
- Have walnuts to control diabetes
Sydney: Including walnuts in your daily diet can help keep type-2 diabetes under control, according to a new study.
The study was conducted by a team headed by Linda Tapsell, professo....
- Kids with hypertension more likely to fumble in studies
Washington: Children with high blood pressure are more likely to have learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than other children. If they are both hypertensiv....
- Meditating your way to better bladder control
Washington: After nine years of living in constant fear of venturing out of her house, 53-year-old Anna Raisor approached physicians for alternative measures to treat embarrassing accidental or....
- 'NASA nose' potent new weapon against brain cancer
Washington: An electronic 'nose' developed by NASA for air quality monitoring on Space Shuttle Endeavour can also act as a potent new weapon against brain cancer.
The 'nos....
- Late mothers live longer
Washington: Women who have babies in their forties and fifties tend to live longer than other women, according to a new study.
The study shows their brothers also live longer, but the....
- Women more vulnerable to tobacco carcinogens
London: Women may be more vulnerable than men to the carcinogenic effects of smoking tobacco, according to the latest findings.
Swiss researchers studied 683 lung cancer patients who ....
- Emotional support helps sportsmen in competitions
London: Giving emotional support personally or professionally could help sportsmen edge past competition.
A study by the University of Exeter (U-E) shows how a sympathetic ear or enco....
- Popular diabetes drug can trigger pancreatic cancer
Washington: A drug widely used in the treatment of Type-2 diabetes may trigger low-grade pancreatitis in some patients and a greater risk of pancreatic cancer in long-term users.
Pan....
- Extremely shy? You need therapy
Sydney: Extreme shyness can hold people back in social situations, prevent them from meeting other people or even going on a date. Such people need cognitive behaviour therapy, say researchers.....
- A little wine daily may boost men's longevity by five years
London: Drinking half a glass of wine daily is likely to boost life expectancy by five years in men, according to a Dutch study.
The study's authors based their findings on 1,373....
- Dairy milk better than calcium for bones and growth
New York: Dairy milk scores over calcium in promoting bone growth and strength, according to a study conducted at Purdue University.
Connie Weaver, food and nutrition professor at Pu....
- Conscientious spouse is good for your health
Washington: Having a conscientious spouse who tends to household chores without being told may also be good for your health, a new study has found.
The study involving adults aged ov....
- Angry people likely to be addicted to nicotine
Washington: People who tend to be angry are more susceptible to nicotine's effects, hence more likely to become addicted to cigarettes, according to the latest study.
Jean Gehric....
- Grapes lower BP, may also prevent heart attacks
Washington: Can a grape-enriched diet arrest the downhill sequence of heart failure after years of high blood pressure (BP)? A University of Michigan Cardiovascular Centre study suggests grape....
- Risk of heart failure gets reduced by intake of Fatty fish
Washington: Eating salmon or other fatty fish once a week has been found to help reduce men's risk of heart failure, bolstering evidence that omega-3 fatty acids do benefit the heart.
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- New hope for schizophrenia patients
Toronto: There is new hope for schizophrenia patients as Canadian researchers have uncovered key processes in the brain that control the emotional impact of experiences and how human beings fo....
- Turmeric : useful for curing inflammation of bowel
Sydney: Curcumin, the major yellow constituent of turmeric powder, considered auspicious in India, also reduces inflammation of the bowel.
This discovery may pave the way for diet-ba....
- Men should shave on an empty stomach
Munich: Men can avoid nicks and cuts from their razors by shaving before breakfast, according to a German-language skin care website run by several organisations active in promoting cosmetics....
- Mediterranean diet is best for your heart
Toronto: A study by an Indian-origin Canadian researcher has established that the Mediterranean diet is the best for the health of your heart.
High on plant foods, vegetables, fresh fruit ....
- Kids who skip breakfast may become obese adults
Sydney: If your schoolgoing kids skip breakfast saying they are 'too tired' or 'can't be bothered', then beware, they may grow into obese adults, says a survey.
"Children who skip breakfas....
- New drug 200 times more active against tumour cells
Washington: A new anti-cancer agent, developed by a team of 24 researchers in the US, is nearly 200 times more active in killing tumour cells than similar drugs used in recent clinical trials....
- Milk supplement reduces falls among elderly
Sydney: A simple and cheap nutrition supplement can reduce falls amongst the elderly, according to a study.
The two-year study was based on 1,200 residents at 20 old age homes. The dairy b....
- Use magnets to clean your blood
Washington: You can now use tiny magnets to clean your blood of pathogens, thus freeing yourself from the kind of septic infection that kills more than 200,000 people annually in the US, espe....
- E Coli receptor may explain stress illness
Washington: A receptor known as QseE that resides in a diarrhoea-causing strain of E. Coli helps the pathogen make the host ill when it senses stress in the latter, says a new study.
A rec....
- Gene therapy may treat obesity
Washington: Alarmed by the rise in obesity, researchers are examining the possibility of injecting a gene directly into one of the critical feeding and weight control centres of the brain.
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- Playful kids likely to maintain active lifestyle
Sydney: Children who are given plenty of opportunities to play at home are more likely to maintain an active lifestyle as grown-ups, according to new research.
The finding comes from the Dun....
- Severe depression can trigger heart attacks in women
Washington: Severe depression among relatively healthy women can trigger heart attacks, often with a fatal outcome, according to a new study.
"It's important for women with depression to b....
- Take care of your skin this Holi!
New Delhi: Busy making some wild plans to smear and drench your friends with vibrant colours this Holi? Be careful. The fun can cause unwanted skin disorders; so just follow some safety tip....
- Shilpa shares beauty secrets with youngsters
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty who has set girls across the country trudge the treadmill to achieve a svelte figure like hers, wants to pass on all her fitness and beauty secrets ....
- Green tea may help keep teeth healthy
Washington: What ancient Chinese and Japanese believed about green tea's health giving properties is being borne out by ongoing scientific studies, especially in weight loss, heart health, an....
- How to avoid computer-induced arm pain
Cologne (Germany): Repetitive strain is a creeping threat for any 21st century computer user. Steady mouse clicking may seem innocent, but many computer users find that pain starts in their a....
- Upright posture made assisted childbirth desirable for humans
While giving birth, women are usually surrounded by doctors, nurses and husbands in delivery rooms and sometimes even other relatives and friends. Assisted birth has likely been around for millenn....
- Apple a day also keeps breast cancer at bay
There is a growing body of evidence to show that an apple a day can keep not just the doctor away, but breast cancer too.
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed invasive cancer and the ....
- Stress may trigger unexplained chest pain
Washington: A new study from University of Gothenburg, Sweden has found that stress, depression and a sedentary lifestyle might contribute to unexplained chest pain.
Each year, many pe....
- Whitening teeth could be damaging for eyes, skin
A dazzling smile can win friends and influence people - but if it has been done with the help of ultraviolet light enhanced bleaching, then beware. It could be damaging for your eyes and skin.
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- Making up mind crucial to having a healthy lifestyle
A Canadian study suggests that the amount of physical exercise people carry out is mainly influenced by their self-perceived ability and the extent of their desire to exercise.
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