London, Go slow while eating your food as people who eat slowly feel fuller and think they have eaten more than those who eat quickly, shows research. Previous studies have found that slow eaters have lower Body Mass Index (BMIs) than those who gobble down their morsels. But the reasonsRead More

Melbourne, Aug 1 Women who drink around the time of conception may put their babies at increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and obesity in early middle age, warns a new study. “The usual risk factors of these two diseases are attributed to poor diet and lack of exercise, butRead More

London: The sugar in your cup of coffee not only gives a sweet taste but also helps reduce the bitterness of tea and coffee, new research reveals. Scientists from the University of York have provided new insights into the way in which caffeine, sugar and water interact at the molecularRead More

London: While drinking your daily cup of coffee can help you stay sharp, modifying your habit by increasing coffee consumption over time may increase risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia, says new research. “These findings from the Italian Longitudinal Study on AgeingRead More

New York: An eight-year-old American has become the world`s youngest recipient of a transplant of both hands, Children`s Hospital of Philadelphia announced on Tuesday. Surgeons operated for 10 hours to carry out the incredibly complicated surgery on Baltimore native Zion Harvey. He previously had both his hands and feet amputatedRead More

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It can affect any individual of any age including children. Viral hepatitis is most commonly caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). But hepatitis D and E viruses also exist. Other common causes of hepatitisRead More

Toronto: Post-menopausal women, especially those who are obese, should exercise at least five hours a week to curb obesity and breast cancer risk, shows research. Exercising 300 minutes per week is recommended for reducing total fat in post-menopausal women than the currently recommended 150 minutes, the researchers said. “A possibleRead More

New York: Compared to boys, girls may are born with weaker vertebrae, the series of small bones that make up the spinal column, new research has found. The researchers found that vertebral cross-sectional dimensions, a key structural determinant of the vertebra’s strength, were 10.6 percent smaller on average in newbornRead More

New Delhi: Hair care during monsoon becomes a herculean task and one of the most common woes during the rainy season is dandruff. From using a diet low in sugar and high in antioxidants to opting for light conditioner can help in getting rid of such problems, says an expert.Read More

New Delhi: Jaljeera, a refreshing and natural drink, can help to fight intestinal gas and poor digestion, says an expert. Rahul Jain, partner at beverage company Jayanti Group, shares benefits of drinking Jaljeera: * Good for digestion: Jaljeera contains black salt, which is good for digestion. It helps in heartburns,Read More