Forgetfulness is one of the most common problems that many people face today. It can be defined as a ‘memory loss’ or a ‘persistent failure’ to remember. Forgetfulness can be frustrating and can affect or even cost your job. It can also affect your home life. Forgetfulness is linked toRead More

Washington D.C.: A new study has revealed that the more frequently a child views child-directed fast food TV ads, often involving a toy, the more likely the family visits the fast food restaurant that was featured in the advertising. Using a database they compiled of all fast food TV adsRead More

New Delhi: Who doesn’t like apples? Well, everyone loves to eat this fruit. There is an old saying that ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. So, one must include apples in their daily diet for healthy lifestyle. The fruit is not only good for health but it isRead More

Washington DC: A recent study delved into the complex relationship between cigarettes and alcohol has come up with an explanation as to why many boozers also are smokers. Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that nicotine cancels out the sleep-inducing effects of alcohol. It’s aRead More

Most people, specially those who have to sit long hours at work, struggle with back pain – whether it’s dull and achy or sharp and stabbing, it hurts. It is said that back pain may make you less productive, which in turn can hamper your career as well. Understanding whatRead More

New Delhi: Camphor, known as ‘kapur’ in Hindi, is commonly used in Indian households. It is of two types – the edible camphor and the synthetically made camphor. Whether for religious ceremonies, as a room freshener, or in the form of an essential oil, the strong fragrance of camphor isRead More

New Delhi: In this day and age of burgers, pizza’s, other fast food and mouth-watering cuisines like Chinese, Thai, Mexican, etc., making their cut in the world, the consumption of healthy fruits seem to be slipping. Children prefer fast food and other snacks, so it is up to the parentsRead More

The human civilization underwent many changes and developments with the passage of time. Early man lived in caves and forests. They lived on the food available in the forests. Science and technological advancement has blessed mankind with all the basic comforts of life. Today, emails, iPhones, laptops, and cell phonesRead More

Sydney: With identification of a biomarker, researchers have found that a single blood test could reveal whether an apparently healthy person is likely to die of pneumonia or sepsis within the next 14 years. Based on an analysis of 10,000 individuals, the researchers identified a molecular byproduct of inflammation, calledRead More

Washington DC: As per a recent study, treating out-of-control blood pressure with antihypertensive medication can greatly reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure, but the current approach to treatment can’t undo all of the previous damage or restore cardiovascular disease risk to ideal levels. The Northwestern MedicineRead More