Health

Sara Navqi's favourite Iftar meal of puri-chole, deep fried bread and spicy chickpeas

Spicy food may help you control unhealthy craving for salt, says research

Less intake of salt can help in reducing the risk of heart attack and strokes.

Nov 5, 2017

By Bikash Rai

WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

Men could get pregnant and deliver babies 'tomorrow'

Dr. Richard Paulson, president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine says: "There would be additional challenges, but I don't see any obvious problem that would preclude it. I think it would be possible."

Nov 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Being in touch with optimistic people can prevent decline in memory loss: Study

Having positive and trustworthy friendships can be effective in preventing the decline in memory loss in old age.

Nov 3, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Higher level of FT4 exhibit more risk of heart disease in older adults

Higher levels of thyroid hormone increases risk of heart diseases in older adults

Most of the adults who are having higher levels of a thyroid hormone are exactly more likely to suffer from artery disease and consequently, it leads to death said researchers.

Nov 3, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Bone hormone 'osteocalcin' can control diabetes: Study

The hormone produced by bone cell known as osteocalcin plays a pivotal role in declining the furtherance of sugar and fat levels in the body, and unveil its ability to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity found researchers

Nov 3, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Diabetes

Less calorie consumption improves body's adaptive metabolism

Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) have found that restricting calories in the diet have multiple health benefits.

Nov 2, 2017

By Rahul K R

Pregnant women should go for Zika test more than once, says study

The study advises pregnant women to go for tests at least twice every week as it is believed that Zika virus can affect the baby and even lead to death in its critical stage.

Nov 2, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Exposure to air pollution can cause stroke, says neurologist

High levels of air pollution severely affect the atmosphere, and it has also got the association with a severe case of stroke, as people exposed to pollution constantly have higher chances of suffering from a stroke.

Nov 2, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Infertility in women triggers risk of early deaths, says study

Women who are unable to conceive have 10 percent more chances of dying prematurely than those who are able to conceive and nearly 45 percent of women, due to infertility are more likely to die from breast cancer, said a recent study.

Nov 1, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Study: Daily use of aspirin may reduce digestive cancer risk

Daily use of aspirin may reduce digestive cancer risk: Study

Every individual who constantly uses aspirin, or painkiller are much more likely to experience a tremendous reduction in digestive cancer and other related health issues.

Oct 31, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Not own but we solve friend's problems easily: Study

If we closely view the reality of our life, the majority of people come up with an excellent solution to others' problem- relationships, health issues, stress and personal imbalance. However, we lack the ability to resolve our personal issues.

Oct 31, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Depression

Study: Having dog during pregnancy may protect infant against eczema and asthma

Dogs may protect infants against eczema and asthma, says study

Having a dog during the expectant time may help a mother to protect their babies against allergic eczema and severe asthma according to studies.

Oct 30, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Experimental vaccine design shows hope for HIV patients

The molecule could one day become part of a successful HIV vaccine, the researchers said.

Oct 29, 2017

By IANS

People declared dead can hear their death being announced by doctors

Dead people can hear their death being announced, say scientists

Scientists are claiming that there is evidence that proves that when someone who is dead, can actually hear their own death being announced by doctors.

Oct 28, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

From Suzy Bae to Song Hye Kyo: Check out diet, beauty tips of top 6 Korean divas that you can adopt

It is not enough to be mesmerized by the flawlessness of Korean actors and pop-stars when you watch them on-screen. Their beauty and lifestyle tips can easily be applied in your daily life.

Oct 28, 2017

By Adrita Biswas