A new study now finds Chinese takeaways could help fight dementia. According to the study, sufferers who ate daily amounts of monosodium glutamate — a key ingredient in popular Chinese dishes such as chicken chowmein — saw their memory improve. The study found that they recalled more words in testsRead More

New York: Do you feel guilty about late night snacking that can lead to weight gain? Switching to a protein-filled snack like cottage cheese may help, a study has found. Researchers at the Florida State University (FSU) in the US found that consuming 30 grammes of protein about 30 minutes beforeRead More

London: Scientists have shown for the first time how antibiotics can predispose the gut to avoidable infections that trigger bowel disease in mice. The researchers from The University of Manchester in the UK also showed that substances derived from fibre prevent this damage to the gut, suggesting a high fibreRead More

Washington: According to a new research consuming painkillers during pregnancy, can cause the daughters to hit their puberty early. Researchers from Aarhus University have examined the correlation between the intake of the analgesic paracetamol during pregnancy and girls and boys pubertal development. The results have been published in the AmericanRead More

Washington: Air pollution, clubbed with transportation noise, increases the risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, finds a study. These are the findings of a comprehensive study conducted by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), which was published in the European Heart Journal. The study looked at theRead More

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors. A stroke occurs when blood stops flowing to part of the brain. Cut offRead More

Washington: A recent study has confirmed the association between breastfeeding and lower risk of maternal hypertension. The findings have been published in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine. Researchers not only confirmed that breastfeeding for as short as 1-4 months can have a protective affect against high blood pressure in women, butRead More

Washington: People make judgements quite rationally or by the gut. Not only experience and relevant information play an important role, but also our preferences. A new study has shown how the reward system in the brain conveys judgements affected by one’s own desires. “In complex, confusing situations, we run theRead More

While having a child is special for a lot of people, men can’t experience some aspects of parenthood due to certain limitations. But medical science has opened doors to a lot of possibilities over the past few years resulting in radical changes. Now a new breakthrough promises to enable menRead More

Although biting nails is generally known to be an unhealthy habit, most people don’t make a big deal out of it. But sometimes things that may seem insignificant may land people in horrifying situations. 57-year-old Ricky Kennedy had to fight for his life after biting his nails left him withRead More