London: It’s a well known fact that too much consumption of sugar is bad for health. But a little bit of sugar in moderation isn’t as terrible as one thought, say researchers. The sweet delicacies not only help in preventing ageing and ensuring proper blood flow but they also helpRead More

New Delhi: Constipation or irritable bowel movement is an ailment that almost all of us have come across at some point or the other. ‘Pooping problem’ is a topic that one hardly likes to discuss. It is a common cause of painful defecation and can aggravate if not taken seriously.Read More

Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that 6,841 people have been killed by the Ebola virus disease so far since its outbreak. “A total of 18,464 confirmed, suspected cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported in five affected countries (Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, and theRead More

Washington: Nutrition experts have revealed how one can stick to their diet and still remain in shape. Florida State University’s Department of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Science faculty members said that during the holidays, it can get extremely busy and stressful, good and bad stress, and we tend to overindulgeRead More

Washington: A new study has revealed that that parental behaviour may influence the development of an association between physical aggression in toddlers and the frustration caused by language problems. The study found that frequent hitting, kicking, and a tendency to bite or push others are examples of physical aggression observedRead More

New Delhi: Snug inside a balmy chair of warming solitude murmuring, Yeah! It’s right in the midst of winter time again…Winter is a time when those whacky cold winds can give you cold and flu and other seasonal health disorders. So one needs to be cautious and maintain hygiene inRead More

Washington: Scientists have found that E-cigarettes are less addictive for smokers than cigarettes containing tobacco. The popularity of e-cigarettes, which typically deliver nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and flavorings through inhaled vapor, has increased in the past 5 years, and currently there are more than 400 brands of ‘e-cigs’ available. E-cigsRead More

Kolkata: With mounting evidence linking diet to neurodegenerative damage, the trend of vegan diet in India could be a concern for the population, particularly pregnant women, an Australian expert warned Wednesday. Dietary vegans (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but, in contrast to ovo-lacto vegetarians,Read More

London: Orange juice and juices from other citrus fruits could be much healthier than previously thought as researchers found that these are ten times richer in antioxidant content than what current methods estimate. High content of antioxidants in one’s diet help reduce harmful free radicals in our body. “The antioxidantRead More

Washington: A new study has revealed that a component of a flowering plant used in traditional Chinese medicine thwarts development of obesity, type 2 diabetes and hepatic steatosis. According to the study, a component found in the plant, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, may inhibit the development of metabolic disorders by stopping theRead More