Campaign against air pollution
Air pollution is a great concern these days. A report of the World Health Organization says that 1.4 million people in India die pre-maturely due to air pollution, which one life is lost every 23 seconds.
Posted On :19/Sep/2016 11:17:54 AM
The not so new world of adaptogens
Nutrionists are now recommending the use of adaptogens which are natural substances considered to help the body adapt to stress. These herbs, like tulsi, rhodiola root, Asian ginseng root, help balance our adrenal response.
Posted On :19/Sep/2016 10:29:29 AM
Device implanted under skin may help improve breast cancer survival
A new study published in the journal Cancer Research has said that a small device implanted under the skin can improve breast cancer survival by catching cancer cells, slowing the development of metastatic tumours.
Posted On :18/Sep/2016 12:38:47 PM
Women who enter menopause early are at risk for cardiovascular problems, says study
A new study has said that women who enter menopause before age 45 are more likely to have cardiovascular problems and to die younger than women who enter menopause later in life.
Posted On :18/Sep/2016 12:28:41 PM
Do you sleep for long during weekends? Read on
Most of us enjoy sleeping late during weekends. It is obvious that we wish to sleep for long when we�ve got no responsibility. However, a new research by Sweden�s Karolinska Institute states this to be a bad practice.
Posted On :17/Sep/2016 2:44:02 PM
Gestational diabetes higher in the summer, says study
A study conducted by researchers at Lund University and Skane University Hospital in Sweden says that pregnant women may be up to 1.5 times more likely to develop gestational diabetes during the summer months.
Posted On :17/Sep/2016 11:45:30 AM
Prostate cancer is no. 2 killer
As per the Indian Council of Medicinal Research, and other state cancer registries, prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer and the sixth leading cause of cancer death among men worldwide.
Posted On :17/Sep/2016 9:54:25 AM
Omega 3 helps in better reading skills, says study
A recent study conducted by the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden has said that supplements of fatty acids found in fish oil, seafood and some algae may improve reading skills of schoolchildren.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 6:16:33 PM
Scientists discover how X-rays cause cancer
A study published in the journal Nature Communications has shown that scientists have, for the first time, found how X-rays and radioactive particles cause cancer in humans by damaging DNA, a finding that may lead to more effective,
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 4:47:39 PM
Elderly who suffer hip fracture may never be the same, says survey
A recent study published by Springer has said that one in every two elderly people, who have suffered a hip fracture, will never be as physically active and independent as they were before. The odds are even lower for the very old and those.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 10:30:58 AM
