Study says that Vitamin D supplements may protect acute respiratory infections
A new study has said that Vitamin D supplements may protect against acute respiratory infections including colds and flu. Scientists from the Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) analysed data.
Posted On :19/Feb/2017 6:57:56 PM
Lack of sleep causes memory loss, says study
A new study conducted on mice has said that memories are in danger of being lost if you are sleep derived. The study was conducted by researchers of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Posted On :18/Feb/2017 4:14:15 PM
Are all of us walking properly?
An international heart association has recommended not less than 150 minutes a week (or 30 minutes a day). How many calories you burn depends on your body weight and how fast you walk.
Posted On :17/Feb/2017 12:38:28 PM
What do you know about food fortification?
In developing nations like India where increasing population is a factor of concern, malnutrition is undoubtedly a prime issue. This accounts to one-third of childhood deaths, sadly. Even adults are deprived of getting nutrition rich, balanced diet. As we consume limited food, the probability of dietary deficiencies is high.
Posted On :16/Feb/2017 4:18:59 PM
Children born to old mums are prone to be smarter
Here is good news for all pregnant women. Scientists have found that pregnancy when delayed up to 35 years of age can actually bring you smarter children, contrary to the popular belief.
Posted On :15/Feb/2017 6:21:35 PM
Prices of coronary stent slashed
It is a practice to place coronary stent in the arteries to save the lives of heart patients. The price of the coronary stent is very expensive. The central government has slashed the price of coronary stent by 85 percent.
Posted On :15/Feb/2017 11:21:33 AM
Walking a little extra prevents spread of harmful behavior, says study
Researchers from University of Central Florida in the US found the employees who recorded an average of more than 10,900 steps each day were less likely to perpetuate abuse at home than those recording fewer.
Posted On :14/Feb/2017 10:19:05 AM
Researchers develop potential cure for high BP
Researchers have combined four blood pressure drugs into a single pill could be twice as effective as existing treatments. The results of a small pilot trial have been published in the Lancet medical journal.
Posted On :13/Feb/2017 9:54:59 AM
New battery that can power e pills
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have developed a small battery that runs on stomach acids and could power next-generation ingestible electronic pills which may monitor patient.
Posted On :12/Feb/2017 12:38:19 PM
Pain killers cause stomach ulcers, says study
A new study conducted by The George Institute for Global Health in Australia has said that commonly used pain killers, such as ibuprofen, provide little benefits against back ache and cause side effects.
Posted On :12/Feb/2017 12:32:00 PM
