New Delhi: While modern medicine has certainly given a boost to medical science and is a boon for the modern man, experts have often debated on how humans survived before the rise of modern medicine. Myths say that most humans did not survive past 40 years prior to modern medicine.Read More

Beijing If you are a woman and have been assigned night shifts at workplace for long, be a little concerned about your health. According to new research, continuous shifts at irregular hours may increase the risk of common cancers among women. The researchers found that overall, long-term night shift workRead More

New York: Consuming foods such as egg yolks, lean red meat, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts and cruciferous vegetables – that are rich in nutrient choline – during pregnancy may boost your baby’s brain, a study has found. Researchers from the Cornell University in the US used a rigorous study designRead More

Washington: Excess fat in the heart may contribute to the two-to five-fold increased risk of heart failure in people with diabetes, a study has found. The heart is the most energy-hungry organ in the body. Just like a combustion engine burning fuel to power the pistons, healthy heart cells consumeRead More

Washington, January 7 Trying to lose weight? Changing your eating schedule — such as having an early dinner or even skipping it — can help reduce hunger pangs and boost fat burning. “Eating only during a much smaller window of time than people are typically used to may help withRead More

London, Facial exercises may significantly improve appearance and reduce some visible signs of ageing, a study suggests. Researchers found that a 30-minute daily or alternate-day facial exercise programme sustained over 20 weeks improved the facial appearance of middle-aged women, resulting in a younger appearance with fuller upper and lower cheeks. ThisRead More

New York Are you in the habit sleeping less than eight hours a night? Beware, you may be at risk of suffering from depression and anxiety, according to a study. Regular sleep disruptions can increase the difficulty in shifting attention away from negative thoughts. While other people may be ableRead More

LONDON: Older men with oral health issues like tooth loss and gum disease are at an increased risk of frailty, a study has found. Frailty is the medical term for becoming more vulnerable to declining health or the inability to perform the activities of daily living. It increases the riskRead More

Singapore Scientists have developed a new ‘organ-on-chip device’ that mimics atherosclerosis or the constriction of blood vessels, which is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. The device can help better understand heart diseases and test potential drug therapies, without experimenting with lab animals. In a study published inRead More

Washington, January 2 A device that allows you to continuously move your legs while sitting at a desk may boost metabolic rate more than standing at a workstation, according to a study. The study by researchers at University of Illinois at Chicago in the US adds to the growing bodyRead More