New York, May 3 (IANS) Among the women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, those who sleep efficiently – not necessarily for longer period – are likely to live longer than those who do not get quality sleep, a study indicated. Sleep efficiency refers to the ratio of time asleep to time spent in bed. “Good […]
London, May 3 (IANS) Nasal discharge of camels could transmit the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus to men, alarming research has indicated. The MERS coronavirus that has already cost more than 100 human lives is currently spreading very rapidly in the Arab world. The researchers found that viruses from infected humans and Arabian […]
New York, May 2 Are you concerned about gaining weight from quit-smoking treatment? Better be concerned abut reducing weight that not quitting the puff as the latter’s health benefits are immense. According to researchers, smokers may avoid treatment to quit smoking if they previously gained weight while trying to quit. Weight gain is a predictable […]
London, April 30 (IANS) Survived a heart attack? Start taking cereal fibres as this would improve your chances of a longer, healthier life. According to a promising research, people who survive heart attacks have a greater chance of living longer if they increase their dietary intake of cereal fibre. “Those who ate most fibre had a […]
London, April 30 (IANS) Do you know that your diet before conceiving can affect your child’s genes? You must read this. A mother’s diet before conception can permanently alter the DNA of the offspring that may affect his/her development, a significant study shows. “Our results represent the first demonstration in humans that a mother’s nutritional well-being […]
London, April 29 (IANS) Low blood sugar levels may lead to heart rhythm disturbances and even life-threatening heart attacks, an alarming study shows. Low overnight blood sugar levels that often go undetected cause prolonged periods of heart rhythm disturbances in older patients with type 2 diabetes and associated heart problems, revealed the research. “What we […]
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Snacks, wraps, fajita or even simple chips combined with delicious dips are ideal for get togethers. What is important is to whip the dip right and choose the right colours to make it irresistible. Here are some do’s and don’ts for dip as suggested by McCain Foods Kitchen: * Whip […]
New York, April 29 (IANS) Start your day with a high-protein breakfast to better control hunger, improve appetite ratings and consume fewer calories during lunch, a study suggested. People who ate higher-protein breakfasts had improved appetite ratings throughout the morning, and they also consumed fewer calories during lunch, compared with the lower-protein cereal and pancake […]
New York, April 26 (IANS) Yoga and meditation can help women improve pelvic health, gain more control over their urination and avoid accidental urine leakage, a promising research indicates. “Yoga is often directed at mindful awareness, increasing relaxation and relieving anxiety and stress,” said Alison Huang, an assistant professor from University of California Francisco. For […]
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India should contribute to broader efforts against malaria as it is a leading producer and exporter of anti-malarial medicines, health experts have said. India, which has one of the largest burdens of malaria in the world, should also initiate national corporate engagement initiatives against the disease as a strong member […]