New Delhi: Only 18 per cent of urban children in grade six to 10 in India eat fruits every day, show results of a survey, revealing poor eating habits of a vast majority of kids in the country. At 14 per cent, the proportion of children eating protein once aRead More

Washington DC Beware mommies-to-be! You may try to sleep on your left or right side as sleeping on back during late pregnancy may increase the risk of stillbirth, according to a new research. According to researchers, foetuses were only in an active state when the mother was on her leftRead More

Washington DC, October 13 According to a recent study, traumatic events take a toll on the heart, especially after the menopause transition. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women. To date, little research has been done to study the impact of traumatic experiences on vascular health asRead More

New York: Daily exposure to bright white light at midday may significantly decrease the symptoms of depression and increase the functioning in people with bipolar disorder, according to a study that paves the way for new treatment options. Previous studies have found morning bright light therapy reduced symptoms of depressionRead More

New York: Decline in oestrogen levels in women during menopause causes metabolic changes in their brain that may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in them, researchers said. This finding on the primary female sex hormone could help in the development of early interventions, they said. According to neuroscientists, depletingRead More

New Delhi: With diabetes among children and teenagers on the rise, a study has suggested that the use of insulin pumps could help them regulate blood sugar better and result in fewer complications in comparison to insulin injections. Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition that develops when the pancreasRead More

New Delhi: It is not necessary to go to the gym for shedding extra inches off your body. Weight loss can also be achieved while you are resting in your bedroom. Yes, that’s true. Scientists say that sleeping is the best way to reduce weight and can prove more effectiveRead More

New Delhi, October 10 According to statistics, about six million people die of tobacco use or exposure to secondhand smoke. This accounts for six percent of female and 12% of male deaths worldwide every year. Estimates also indicate that by the year 2030, tobacco-related deaths are likely to increase toRead More

Melbourne [Australia], October 10 If you are getting sick frequently, then we have some important news for you. It turns out these common daily habits that you do could be a reason for you getting sick constantly. Microbiologist Professor Sally Bloomfield believes that people tend to think that the toiletRead More

New Delhi: Women with physical and mental disabilities may be less likely to receive recommended screenings for breast or bowel cancers than other patients, a UK study suggests. Among nearly one million older women invited to get either breast or bowel screening, 23 percent had a physical disability limiting mobility,Read More