Washington, Sleeping on one’s side, as opposed to other positions such as on one’s back or stomach may more effectively remove brain waste, reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases, scientists have found. Researchers at Stony Brook University used dynamic contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to imageRead More

Kuala Lumpur, Using palm oil and natural herb extracts, researchers have successfully developed cooking oil that can be used at least 80 times and could potentially minimise the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. The AFDHAL cooking oil, which was formulated using Rutaceae herb extracts, capable of reducing oil absorptionRead More

Washington Diets high in sodium may be a risk factor in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) by influencing immune cells that cause the disease, a new study in mice suggests. Researchers said that although the study does implicate salt intake as a risk factor, it is important to noteRead More

New Delhi: The government on Thursday said that more than 35,000 people had died due to acute respiratory infections (ARI) across India in close to 10 years. The Union environment ministry had in the past maintained that there was no “conclusive evidence” that links air pollution to respiratory diseases. SharingRead More

London: If you believe you are overweight or obese, chances are that rather than reducing weight, you may actually be adding extra kilos around your waistline. According to researchers from University of Liverpool, people who recognize they are overweight or obese are more likely to put on weight than thoseRead More

New Delhi: Organ donation is a term not unheard of. Ever since the first organ donation took place in 1954 when a living donor gave a kidney to his identical twin and the first successful kidney transplant was performed, organ donation became a ground breaking phenomena in medical science. TheRead More

Honey has been long considered as one of the healthiest foods across the globe. The healthy sweetner in honey offers many nutritional benefits depending on its variety. Honey also has a long medicinal history dating back to more than 4,000 years. It is said that the ancient Egyptians, Indians, GreeksRead More

Washington, Aug 5 Marriage can cause dramatic reduction in alcohol intake even among people with severe drinking problems, according to a new study that suggests that tying the knot could be a key tool in helping combat alcoholism. Research on alcohol-use disorders consistently shows problem drinking decreases as we age.Read More

Guangzhou City: In a breakthrough, Chinese scientists have successfully bred a symbiotic bacteria in mosquitoes to inhibit the spread of dengue fever in south China’s Guangdong Province. The scientists from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou City inject Wolbachia into Aedes albopictus, a kind of mosquito originating in South Asia andRead More

New Delhi: Fatigue refers to extreme tiredness resulting from mental and/or physical exertion or illness and is a common complaint with most people. Work, travel, static lifestyle, ageing, etc. can be listed as some of the causes of fatigue apart from illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, thyroid, arthritis, etc. WhileRead More