Sydney, Oct 8: Challenging the popular notion that we should drink eight glasses of water a day for good health, researchers have found that drinking too much water can put people in danger of water intoxication. Researchers from Monash University in Victoria, Australia have found a mechanism that regulates fluid intake in the human body and stops us from over-drinking. The findings showed that...
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New Delhi, Sep 26: It's possible that almost every one in this world has tried one diet or another to lose weight. Some have achieved their desired weight and some are probably still trying. We're also sure that many people must have tried taking an unconventional route to lose those extra kilos. Caught you! Every single person on this planet is different from one another, therefore, it is evident...
One can never go wrong with chocolates! And especially not this dessert! Satiny smooth and easy to make chocolate pudding with the classic digestive biscuits is a winning combo – always! Serve this delightful pudding for dinner parties or as a weekend treat. Serves: 6 Ingredients:Milk – 7oo ml/ 3 ½ cupsSugar – 21 tsp/ ½ cupCocoa powder – 3 tbspVanilla custard powder/ Cornflour – 3 tbspVanilla...
Mumbai, Sep 1: A recent study revealed that about 18 per cent of women in India, mostly from the East, suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a disorder which causes infertility among women. Metropolis Healthcare, a multinational chain of pathology laboratories, conducted an inclusive study to observe the trends in the PCOS cases in young women in India. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a...
Washington, Jun 22: In a significant finding that may lead to easier diagnoses and new treatment options, researchers have identified a particular gene whose over-production could be a diagnostic indicator of mental illness in female psychiatric patients. The gene XIST, which is responsible for inactivating one of the two copies of the X chromosome in cells that store genetic material, works...
Pregnant Women are often told to rest a lot and avoid physical activity. But a new study shows that working out or some physical activity during pregnancy is important for maintaining good health. Exercising during pregnancy wards off gestational diabetes and weight gain, the most common problems during pregnancy. What is gestational diabetes? Pregnant women who are not diabetic before but, who...
Apr 7: In order to help women get their daily dose of iodine without any hassles, Neelvasant Medical Foundation and Research Center along with ad agency Grey has come up with an innovative idea. Now, you need not swallow iodine capsules or fuss about eating iodine rich food. But, all you need to do is just wear a bindi. Named as 'Jeevan Bindi' or 'Life saving dot', these bindis contain iodine...
Apr 5: Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis - Indians are facing an unhealthy future burdened with a slew of lifestyle diseases. But instead of expensive medication and therapy, the cure lies in making exercise a compulsory part of everyday life, health experts say. "Indians are increasingly leading a sedentary and machine-dependent life, which may seem comfortable but has extremely...
HIGH-fat cheese and yoghurt as well as eggs can help reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes, according to new research. A diet including dairy products high in fat can cut the chances of developing the disease by nearly a quarter, scientists in Sweden and Finland have found. Those who consume at least four eggs a week also stand to dramatically reduce the diabetes risk by 37 per cent compared to those...
Apr 3: Cancer is a deadly disease characterised by an uncontrolled growth of cells resulting in a tumour. Scientists for many years now have tried to find methods and therapies to prevent and treat cancer. Scientists from Kerala are now trying to design treatment methods using the anti-cancer properties of a rare genius of medicinal fungus that is widely used as a pesticide in agriculture. The...