Health

French Fries can double the risk of premature death: Study

The researchers monitored the food habits of 4,440 participants aged between 45 and 79 years over a period of eight years through a food frequency questionnaire.

Jun 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Five foods that improve mens health

In honour of men health week, we list five foods that are essential for a healthy lifestyle.

Jun 15, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Why sisters may be the key to understanding autism risk

Through the Autism Sisters Project, scientists are hoping to understand why being female provides some protection from developing autism.

Jun 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

A pint of Guinness every day can keep hearing loss at bay: Study

The scientists have analysed about 30,000 people leading to the establishment of a link between hearing ability and iron deficiency anemia.

Jun 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Fiber-rich diet could lower risk of painful osteoarthritis

Fiber-rich diet helps in lowering risk of painful osteoarthritis: Study

Fibrous food can also help in enhancing bowel movement, weight management and lowering blood cholesterol.

Jun 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Italian coffee aids in lowering prostate cancer risk

Italian coffee helps to lower prostate cancer risk: Study

Researchers say that the production of cancer cells was depleted by extracts of caffeinated Italian coffee.

May 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South African team performs successful penis transplant for second time

A team successfully performed a penis transplant on a 40 year old male. He had lost his penis 17 years ago due to complications after a traditional circumcision.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Ireland tops new global healthcare system rankings, Singapore in 21st spot

Singapore was placed on the 21st spot while the UK came 30, the US on 35.

May 22, 2017

By Ambili S

Meet Jedhinda, taxi driver who helped reduced maternal mortality rates by 27% in Tanzania

A first-of-its-kind ambulance taxi service created by the Vodafone Foundation to save the lives of high-risk pregnant women in two Tanzanian districts the size of Belgium, reduced maternal mortality rates by 27% in its first year.

May 22, 2017

By Staff Reporter

3D-printed ovaries may help infertile women give birth to healthy babies

3D-printed ovaries can help infertile women get pregnant: Study

The researchers are carrying out further tests and aim at using this technology to aid infertile women who underwent cancer treatment.

May 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

#YellowSunday campaign aims to support, train and empower women in DRC

#YellowSunday, a Congolese–led initiative, is hoping to raise funds to enable 1,000 women living in conflict and post-conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to train as nurses.

May 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Consuming diet fizzy drinks can lead to dementia and stroke: Study

Artificially sweetened drinks such as diet sodas also have an adverse effect on the mental health of the consumer.

Apr 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Zika virus cases in Singapore reaches up to 215

Singapore zika crisis: NEA confirms new cluster at Highland Road, Jansen Close in Kovan

Singapore's National Environment Agency urges residents to be vigilant and continue to eliminate mosquito breeding habitats.

Apr 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Yoga helps ulcerative colitis patients by improving their quality of life: Study

Yoga helps ulcerative colitis patients by improving quality of life: Study

Ulcerative colitis affects men and women equally and begins at the age of 15 to 30 years or impacts those above 60.

Apr 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Men with more grey hair could be more prone to heart diseases

More grey hair in men increases risk for heart disease: Study

According to the research, greying of hair and atherosclerosis portray mechanisms like impaired DNA repair, oxidative stress, inflammation, hormonal changes and senescence of functional cells.

Apr 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya