Intake of fruits and vegetables decreases risk of lung disease, says study
A study published in the journal Thorax says that high daily intake of fruits such as apples and pears as well as green leafy vegetables may lower the risk of developing chronic lung disease in smokers.
Posted On :27/Feb/2017 5:48:06 PM
Excess sugar intake causes Alzheimer�s, says study
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Bath and Kings College London says that a diet high in sugar could lead to Alzheimer�s.
Posted On :27/Feb/2017 5:38:58 PM
Type of fasting diet can reduce symptoms of diabetes, says study
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California has said that a type of fasting diet may reprogramme pancreas cells, promote the growth of new insulin-producing pancreatic cells and reduce symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Posted On :27/Feb/2017 5:00:55 PM
Possible advancement in treatments against hearing loss
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in US have found a cocktail of drugs that can regenerate hair cells in the inner ear, an advance that may pave the way for new treatments against hearing loss.
Posted On :27/Feb/2017 10:29:09 AM
Possible cure for insomnia found
Researchers from the Oxford University have found a simple placebo may really work well to cure insomnia. The findings were published in the journal Brain.
Posted On :27/Feb/2017 9:55:52 AM
Small intestines may be affected by titanium oxide, says study
A new study conducted by researchers at the Binghamton University, State University of New York says that chronic exposure to a common food additive found in everything from chewing gum.
Posted On :27/Feb/2017 9:27:19 AM
68 per cent of urban Indians don�t practice preventive healthcare: Survey
A new survey has found that as many as 68 per cent of urban Indians do not practice preventive healthcare at an early stage, when they do not suffer from lifestyle disorders.
Posted On :26/Feb/2017 7:09:16 PM
Increase in risk of childhood asthma from clean drinking water, says study
A study by researchers from the University of British Columbia in Canada has revealed that while clean water reduces the of chances of catching many deadly diseases, it can increase the risk of childhood asthma.
Posted On :24/Feb/2017 6:34:01 PM
Too much cleanliness may lead to asthma, says study
Scientists from the British Columbia University have found that the obsession with hygiene could even be turning some beneficial bacteria found in the human gut into endangered species.
Posted On :24/Feb/2017 5:58:02 PM
New study shows that antibiotics, not surgery, can treat appendicitis in children
A new study has shown that antibiotics may be an effective treatment for acute non-complicated appendicitis in children, instead of surgery. The systematic review of existing literature is published in Pediatrics.
Posted On :24/Feb/2017 5:17:39 PM
