Though the link between asthma and obesity is well established, what still baffles the researchers in the reason behind this relationship.
Yes, obese people are more vulnerable in developing asthma, compared to ones with normal weight. If the same…
Hunger-triggering protein links obesity to asthma: Study Read More »
Popular for being the Hollywood diet, or the so-called ‘fad diet,’ the grapefruit though is known to reduce insulin levels, affecting blood sugar regulation, excessive of it may risk breast cancer!
Yes, the US researchers warn that eating the…
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Ever wonder what gives your juicy burgers and sausages that redness? It’s nothing other than the Red 2G. This additive added to the burgers and hot dogs is harmful to health and the European food safety association(EFSA) is working towards banning..
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How can you make cigarettes safer? Try the FDA way. A new bill or legislation about to pass the senate Wednesday, will regulate the amount of nicotine, tar and other injurious components present in the cigarettes. This should render the…
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There seems to be an increase in violence in the US these days. Why? Well, lot of angry people all around. Most of the angry people are so angry that they are actually sick. The illness is known as IED or intermittent explosive disorder. Harvard…
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Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said that the anti-tobacco law would be broadened to curb smoking at workplaces.
Cultures which are meant to protect women can land up endangering them – especially their health, keeping aside the ever-controversial question of suppression or liberation.
To provide privacy to women belonging to the Muslim societies, or to screen..
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The chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines — Crohn’s disease ‘ is not contagious and thus affects 1 in 1000 people.
Affecting approximately 500,000 to two million people in the United States, the disease primarily causing ulcerations…
Common gut bacteria E. coli may be causing Crohn's disease: Study Read More »
The plaques in Alzheimer’s disease are formed due to weakening immune system against amyloid beta – the plaques-triggering peptide.
To reduce the deterioration process of a person suffering from Alzheimer’s, these plaques need to be cleared, which…
Turmeric chemicals can boost Alzheimers patients' immune system to clear plaques Read More »
It is well known that stress and a change in routine as well as worry can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle. But, at times, correcting all these may not restore the cycle back and this in turn, leads to further worries and tension – only to worsen the…
Eating disorders too may lead to menstrual irregularities: Study Read More »