Health & Lifestyle
How our diet can impact memory
New York: Although you might be familiar with the statement, "you are what you eat", the food you consume could also impact your memory, suggests a new study.
Poor sleep may up Alzheimer's in elderly
New York: Poor sleep among older adults has been associated with Alzheimer's, suggesting that good sleep habits may help preserve brain health, finds a new study.
Foods that can change your hair health
New Delhi: The market is full of hair care products, but to amplify their results, it is first essential to make dietary changes to include vitamins and minerals that promote hair growth and reduce hair fall significantly, suggest experts.
Dozens of girls subjected to breast-ironing in UK: Report
London: An African practice of "ironing" a girl's chest with a hot stone to delay breast formation is spreading in the UK to "protect" young girls from unwanted male attention, sexual harassment and rape, the media reported on Saturday, January 26.
Pregnancy can raise risk of heart disease: Study
Beijing: Women who have given birth have a higher chance of developing heart disease and strokes than those who are childless, a new study says.
High job stress can lead to weight gain in women: Study
London: Are you gaining weight suddenly? Blame increased stress at workplace, say researchers who found that heavy pressure at work predisposes women to weight gain, irrespective of whether they have received an academic education.
Optimism may lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women: Study
New York: While it is known that a positive personality can help one succeed in life, a new study suggests that traits such as optimism may actually help reduce the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally: WHO
New Delhi: Even though the number of leprosy cases have steadily declined worldwide, an estimated two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half, said World Health Organization (WHO).
In stress? Remember your romantic partner and keep BP down
New York: Having a romantic partner present -- even in your mind -- can help you keep blood pressure down in daily stressful situations, say researchers.
Migrants, refugees in Europe vulnerable to diseases: WHO
Geneva: Migrants and refugees may be susceptible to non-communicable and communicable, as well as chronic diseases due to poverty or change of lifestyle to less physical activity and healthy food, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
Vedamaayu reveals secret to good health through food
Nurturing healthy food and dietary habits are the key aspects that Ayurveda explains in its literature. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word where ‘Ayur’ means longevity and life and ‘veda’ means knowledge. It’s an ancient practice that amalgamates food lifestyle, eating habits and ancient system of medicine for the well-being of the people.
These tiny swimming robots may deliver drugs in blood vessels
London: Scientists have developed tiny elastic robots that can change shape depending on their surroundings and can swim through fluids, an advance which may help deliver drugs to diseased tissue one day.
Protein enabling other drugs to increase body's HDL levels identified
Sydney: Researchers have identified a protein, known as ORP2, responsible for transporting cholesterol inside cells that opens the way for new drugs to increase the body's 'good cholesterol' levels.
Sleeping for long hours during pregnancy linked to stillbirths
New York: Sleeping more than nine hours per night during pregnancy may be associated with late stillbirth, suggests a new study.
Anti-inflammatory drugs may put you at heart attack risk
New York: If you have been hit by the winter cold and are thinking about taking medicines that relieve your aches, pains and congestion, be careful. Those may also put your heart at risk, the American Heart Association has warned.
Smelling high-calorie food for 2 minutes can help you eat less
New York: Does a whiff of pizzas, burgers or sandwiches entice you, but you refrain from eating them due to the high-calories it contains? Take heart, smelling these for longer than two minutes will make you feel satiated, suggest researchers, including one of an Indian-origin.
Swwapnil to raise awareness about lymphatic filariasis
Mumbai: Actor Swwapnil Joshi has been roped in as the brand ambassador for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in Maharashtra by the state government's Public Health Department.
New assistive robot to help elderly live independently
New York: Scientists have created a robot that could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes.
Too much or too less sleep can increase heart disease risk
London: Men who sleep less than six hours a night may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those who sleep between seven and eight hours, a new study suggests.
