For most of us, whenever we hear or see the words ‘HIV/AIDS’, a tingling feeling or a shiver move down our spine. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a term which applies to the most advanced stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. While HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sex,Read More

New Delhi: We all love to eat sweet, juicy and delicious pears, don’t we? Pears not only taste good but are packed with many nutrients which are essential for good health. The texture of this fruit is soft and buttery, adding to it some varieties that have grainy flesh toRead More

People think about how to keep themselves physically fit practically everyday, so much so, that they often forget that their mental health is equally important. Everyday stress and anxiety related to work and family pressures tend to take a toll on you sooner or later, as a result of which,Read More

NEW YORK: While discovering a protein that causes muscle weakness and loss during ageing, scientists from University of Iowa have also stumbled upon two natural compounds, one found in apples and one in green tomatoes, which reduce the protein’s activity in aged muscle. The protein called ATF4 alters gene expressionRead More

Geneva, Switzerland: Experts warned that the world is running out of one of the most effective snakebite treatments, putting tens of thousands of lives at risk. Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has said that Fav-Afrique, the best-known antidote for 10 different snakebites in Sub-Saharan Africa, is in short supply and willRead More

We all have heard about the negative effects of a sitting job. Research has shown that people who sit at a desk job all day have a higher risk of dying from any cause. There is evidence to prove that even if you exercise, prolonged sitting actively promotes a rangeRead More

If marital satisfaction is what you miss the most after the first child, plan the second baby now to get the mojo back in your love life. According to researchers from the University of Michigan, several married couples get stressed after the first child birth with the new and challengingRead More

New Delhi: Laughing is the key component to stay happy and lead a healthy lifestyle. So, one should laugh alot to stay healthy. Going by an old saying which says that laughter is the best medicine, it is also the best form of exercise which can be done easily. LaughingRead More

New Delhi: While we are busy celebrating festivals, our bodies work overtime to digest the heavy festive food. They might be delicious, but they put pressure on our liver and digestive system. Control your diet from now on to enjoy the festivities. Dolly Kumar, director, GAIA, suggests how to strengthenRead More

Beijing: Eating raw oysters and shellfish may increase the risk of getting infected by human norovirus that causes stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, a study says. Oysters not only transmit human norovirus but also serve as a major reservoir for these pathogens, the findings show. “More than 80 percentRead More