Category: Health
Eat only 6 French fries in one sitting says Harvard nutrition professor
That french fries are unhealthy shouldn’t come as a surprise. But this latest statement by Professor Eric Rimm, from Harvard University’s nutrition department, will still worry and depress you. The…
This is why women reject preventive drugs for breast cancer
According to a recent study, only some women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer think they need to take a drug proven to help prevent the disease. The researchers, led by…
This is why women reject preventive drugs for breast cancer
According to a recent study, only some women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer think they need to take a drug proven to help prevent the disease. The researchers, led by…
Microsoft unblocking AI to help 1 bn persons with disabilities
As over one billion people, roughly 15 per cent of the world’s population, grapple with some form of disability, Microsoft has begun unblocking the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve assistive technologies in…
Drink lassi for good health: Radha Bhatia’s book
Love to drink lassi? A new book on varieties of lassi offers recipes for a healthy living. Lassi is a staple drink that accompanies culturally diversified Indian cuisine and is full…
Eat your way to good health: Experts
Paying attention to what and when you eat goes a long way. Take small steps and make wise choices for a healthy life, say experts. Chef Mohammed Eliyaz, Chef de Cuisine…
Did you know? Eight-hour sleep may boost academic performance
Sleep is vital. “Better sleep helped in final exam performance, which is contrary to most college students’ perceptions that they have to sacrifice either studying or sleeping,” said Michael Scullin,…
6 few tips to combat atopic dermatitis in babies
Babies have delicate skin, which is sensitive to humidity and changes in the weather. Cold weather affects the skin even further by causing rashes, redness, and itching. Most rashes are harmless and…
Fruits & Vegetables stickers prohibited in Punjab
The Food Safety Commissioner in Punjab has prohibited pasting of stickers on fruits and vegetables being sold across the state. Commissioner K.S. Pannu said on Tuesday that stickers on food products are commonly used…
Excess or poor sleep linked to heart disease, death, says study
Do you sleep too much or do you not get sufficient sleep? If so, there is bad news. The amount of time you sleep, including daytime naps, is associated with the…
Eat right to improve the quality of life
Eating the right food at the right time can be an easy investment to lead a healthy life. Here’s a useful insight to healthy at work from Chef Mohammed Eliyaz, Chef de Cuisine at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru…
Tooth loss in postmenopausal women linked to hypertension, claims study
Postmenopausal women experiencing tooth loss could be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure — a key risk factor for heart disease warns a new study. The study showed that such women had approximately…
Study says, new ‘chemputer’ system may revolutionise drug production
During a recent research conducted at the University of Glasgow, researchers developed a new method to produce drug molecules. According to them, it uses downloadable blueprints to easily and reliably synthesise organic chemicals through…
These health benefits of snake gourd will mesmerize you
Snake gourd is abundant in essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. It is also jam-packed with vitamin A, B, C, as well as manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, and iodine and…
Baby’s first cold influenced by nose- dwelling bacteria
Bacteria inside babies nose uncover the reasons that explain the quick recovery from their first cold and cough in some in comparison with other which suffer for longer. According to researchers at University Children’s Hospital…
Tooth loss associated with high BP in older women: Study
A recent study was conducted to find if there is any relationship between periodontal disease and tooth loss with hypertension. The findings, which appear in the American Journal of Hypertension, suggest…