Health and Lifestyle

Dec 30: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials has concluded that the popular mind-body practice of yoga can be a potential therapy for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Out of 1,404 records, 37 randomised controlled trials were included in the systematic review and 32 in the meta-analysis. Compared to non-exercise participants, yoga showed significant

London, Dec 29: A new way to trigger hair growth using human skin is offering fresh hope of a cure for baldness, scientists say. A group from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) found that cells from the immune system called macrophages - those in charge of devouring invading pathogens - are also responsible for activating skin stem cells and induce hair growth. The regenerative

London, Dec 20: The memory and walking speeds of older adults who have lost all of their natural teeth decline more rapidly than in those who still have some of their own teeth, finds research. "Tooth loss could be used as an early marker of mental and physical decline in older age, particularly among 60-74 year-olds," said lead author Georgios Tsakos from University College London. "There are

Washington, Oct 28: If you are experiencing hair fall problems, your teeth may require extra care as researchers have found that hair disorder could increase risk of dental decay. Keratins, proteins associated with strong hair, are important for tooth enamel, the findings showed. Individuals with mutations in hair keratin genes are prone to cavities, the findings showed. The researchers found that

Washington, Oct 27: Taking a photo of a skin lesion and sending it to your dermatologist for analysis may be a valuable piece of skin care, a new study suggests. An online model for follow-up care of atopic dermatitis (eczema) that gave patients direct access to dermatologists resulted in equivalent clinical improvement compared to patients who received traditional in-person care, researchers said

Oct 21: A new study has found that consuming high-fat meals can prove more harmful for males than females. Cedars-Sinai Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute scientist Deborah Clegg, PhD, and a team of international investigators found that the brains of male laboratory mice exposed to the same high-fat diet as their female counterparts developed brain inflammation and heart disease that were

Washington, Oct 4: The body type of your dining partner, or that of those eating nearby, may influence how much you serve yourself and how much you eat, according to a new study. The study found that people are more likely to serve and eat more unhealthy foods and less healthy foods when eating with or near someone who is overweight. The finding support a theory that when eating with or near an

Sep 17: Do you find drinking milk disgusting? Listen to your heart and change the habit. New research has found that drinking milk and consuming other dairy products may reduce the risk of a heart attack. The link between milk and risk for hyper-tension and cardio-vascular disease (CVD) was examined in a study recently presented at the 12th Euro Fed Lipid Congress in Montpellier, France. "The meta

London, Sep 16: The longer the work hours or overtime you put in, the higher your chances of developing coronary heart disease within 10 years, says an alarming study. Working for more than a 40-hour week has already been linked to stress, dissatisfaction and compromised health. Now, new research on 8,350 Korean adults has found that it may also increase one's risk of developing coronary heart

Washington, Sep 12: A new study has demonstrated that new superfoods that fight heart disease and diabetes could be developed with the help of a protein that helps keep cells in their bodies healthy. The survey conducted by the University of Warwick, found out that the protein, called Nrf2, continually moved in and out of the nuclei of human cells to sense the cell's health and vitality. Lead