Many tests in annual health check up are not necessary, says study
A new study that appeared in the National Medical Journal of India has shown that most tests included in an annual health check up dont really have a bearing on the overall health of an individual.
Posted On :20/Sep/2016 9:18:33 AM
Trained nurses can help quit smoking, study
Chain smokers find it really tough to quit smoking, and there is no wonder. This really tough situation can be coped with healthy assistance. According to recent studies states that getting help from someone can aid in fighting smoking.
Posted On :19/Sep/2016 2:31:23 PM
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
