Health & Food

Apr 28: Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day may reduce prostate cancer risk by more than 50 per cent, show results of a study on 7,000 Italian men. The findings were then validated in laboratory studies which suggested that the coffee substance caffeine might have some protective effect against cancer. “The observations on cancer cells allow us to say that the beneficial effect observed...

New Delhi, Apr 27: An increasing number of children in India are visiting "inappropriate" websites, compared to countries like the US and the UK, a trend that is clearly giving parents sleepless nights. However, a mere 36 per cent Indian parents said they used software to monitor their children's activity on these devices, according to a report by McAfee. More than half of the Indian parents...

Apr 26: Regular exercising has long been linked to good health. It is probably one of the most inexpensive ways to stay fit. Whether you are pressed on time, or simply can’t seem to muster courage to hit the gym, a short walk to the bus station or your nearby grocery store will always help you reap a bevy of health benefits. A recently conducted research suggests walking especially beneficial for...

New York, Apr 26: A financially weak pregnant woman's worries about the arrival and care of her little one could contribute to the birth of a smaller, medically vulnerable baby, a new study suggests. Researchers from Ohio State University in the US, studied about 138 pregnant women who filled out questionnaires to assess financial strain, depressive symptoms, pregnancy- specific distress...

Apr 25: Jackfruit seeds produce chocolaty aromas and could be a potentially cheap, abundant substitute for making chocolates, say scientists in the light of the looming global cocoa bean shortage. Researchers from University of Sao Paulo in Brazil found that compounds found in jackfruit seeds produce many of the same aromas as processed cocoa beans and are a potentially cheap, abundant substitute...

Apr 22: We all know that mint leaves, also known as pudina, provides many nutritional benefits to our health. It also helps to aid digestion, improves oral health, treats cold and more. One can use this leaves in many ways like seasoning your salad and adding it to your cup of tea etc. Here are a few health benefits of mint leaves: The leave is loaded with anti-oxidants and phytonutrients which...

Washington, Apr 21: A team of US researchers has revealed that the traditional clinical hearing tests often fail to diagnose patients with a common form of inner ear damage, which otherwise might be detected by some behavioural tests. According to researchers, the reason why some forms of hearing loss may go un-recognised in the clinic is that hearing involves a complex partnership between the ear...

Apr 20: We live in a polluted world, there's no denying that fact. And with every passing year, the levels of pollution only seem to be getting worse. As such, one of the obvious consequences is the rise in chronic health problems among the people. Respiratory diseases top the rank with ailments like bronchitis, asthma, allergies, and now, even sinus. According to a new study done by Johns Hopkins...

Apr 18: Ever wondered, why you love those French fries with sprinkled salt and cannot keep your hands off? In first of its kind, a study finds that salty food diminishes thirst and increases hunger, due to a higher need for energy. The results, published in the journal of Clinical Investigation, showed something different: salt stayed in the urine, while water moved back into the kidney and body....

New Delhi, Apr 17: If you are packing your bags for an exotic travel destination, make sure your skin is prepared to face the environmental onslaught of that place. Holiday getaways can be refreshing for the body and soul, they can de-stress our minds, but as we loosen our knots and blast out on a travel plan we often ignore the needs of our skin. So, as you step out on a vacation, do not forget...