Washington, It is well known that baking soda serves many purposes, but now scientists have revealed how it may also improve our vision. The research from the Makino Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School and colleagues at Salus University, describes how bicarbonate or baking soda alters the way weRead More

A new research has revealed that people, who are exposed to prolonged shortened sleep, have a significant increase in blood pressure during nighttime hours.The study led by Mayo Clinic researchers examined healthy and normal weight people who had prolonged shortened sleep and observed that during the nighttime, people with restrictiveRead More

Washington, Male smokers are more likely than women smokers to have osteoporosis and fractures of their vertebrae, a new study has found. The large study of middle-aged to elderly smokers found that smoking history and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were independent risk factors for low bone density among bothRead More

A new study has revealed how to avoid setting yourself up for failure while trying to lose weight. The new study found that consumers tend to overestimate progress and underestimate setbacks when pursuing goals such as dieting or saving money. Authors Margaret C. Campbell (University of Colorado) and Caleb WarrenRead More

New York, In a major breakthrough, researchers have found that just breathing in extra oxygen could spurt the growth of tumour-fighting cells, thereby improving cancer treatment. Supplemental oxygenation could improve cancer immunotherapy and shrink tumours by unleashing anti-tumour T-lymphocytes and natural killer cells, the findings showed. “Breathing supplemental oxygen opens upRead More

You don’t have to gulp down fluids to stay hydrated this summer. Here’s a list of eatables that will help you stay fit and fine in summers So who told you that you have to gulp down liters of fluids to keep your body hydrated during the summers? Now youRead More

Washington, A new research has indicated that sleeping over 8 hours a day associated with greater risk of stroke. The study conducted at University of Cambridge showed that the risk of stroke doubles for older people who persistently sleep longer than average. Researchers from the public health and primary care departmentRead More

If 2012 is the year you plan to shed those extra kilos, then it’s time to take a look at the 10 golden rules for weight loss – 10 rules that mark the foundation of how you can lose weight the healthy way. We’re not talking about crash diets orRead More

Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in healthy young men, a new research reveals. While examining the impact of sleep loss on 24-hour fatty acid levels in the blood, the study said insufficient sleep may disrupt fat metabolismRead More

Singapore, Raising hope for the development of effective dengue treatment, researchers have identified a super-potent antibody that requires a minute amount to neutralise the virus. Only nine-10 g of antibody 5J7 is needed to stop the infection of dengue serotype 3 virus (DENV-3), the findings showed. “We are optimistic thatRead More