Tag: Health

New York: If snoring is hampering your partner’s sound sleep, simple mouth and tongue exercises can do wonders. Researchers have found that these exercises can reduce frequency of snoring by 36 percent and total power of snoring by 59 percent. “This study demonstrates a promising, non-invasive treatment for large populations suffering from snoring, the snorers […]

New York: Type-1 diabetes may accelerate brain ageing, resulting in slower information processing even at at an younger age, says a new research. The findings indicate that clinicians should consider screening middle-aged patients with Type-1 diabetes for cognitive difficulties. “The severity of cognitive complications and cerebral small vessel disease which can starve the brain of […]

New York: Love gossiping with friends? Do not shy away from the habit as it is good for your health, says a new study. The act of keeping a secret exerts not only an emotional toll, but also physical damage, shows the study. Keeping a secret is similar to carrying physical weight which can sap […]

New York: A compound found in green tea and voluntary exercise slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and may even reverse its effects, a new research has found. According to the researchers, the green tea extract, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which was found effective in mice could lead to advancements in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s […]

Toronto: Exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould, pets and pests, says a study. The sensitivity to allergens is associated with exposure to traffic-related air pollution during infancy, the findings showed. “This is the first study to find a link between air […]

Toronto: Performing vigorous physical activity over one’s lifetime may lower the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), says a new study. “Our findings suggest that people who do vigorous physical activity may also have a lower risk for NHL,” said study author Terry Boyle, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia’s department of cancer […]

London: People who eat different types and brands of commonly available food items, such as pizza, are more likely to overeat than people who tend to consume the same brand, says a new study. In a study of nearly 200 participants, they examined the eating behaviour of people who ate lots of different makes and […]

A high-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet could delay the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease or Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a new study

New York: The more optimistic you are, the better it is for your health. Those who have an upbeat outlook on life have significantly better cardiovascular health than that of the pessimists, new research has found.

The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department on Wednesday issued advisory for the physicians and beneficiaries to report suspected Thrombosis after Covishield vaccine administration.

New York: Besides improving your heart health, consuming flaxseeds can also cause changes in the gut microbiota, boost metabolic health as well as protect against diet-induced obesity, finds a study. Flaxseed is a fibre-rich plant that has been shown to improve cholesterol levels and inflammation in the colon. However, there is little research on how […]

London: Cutting out specific foods can alleviate gastrointestinal issues for physically active people, especially a runner, researchers say. The study, conducted by researchers from the Anglia Ruskin University in Britain, showed that a low fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide and polyol (or FODMAP) diet reduces some of the issues caused by exercise such as stomach cramps […]

New York: Long-term smoking cessation in women was associated with a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to those who had recently quit, a new study has shown. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet. The study showed that the risk of seropositive RA […]

Tokyo: You should never ignore heart attack symptoms, especially while travelling, as researchers say cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading causes of death among people on the move. The study, presented at Acute Cardiovascular Care 2019 in Malaga, Spain, indicates that the long-term outcomes after a heart attack while travelling can be good if one […]

New York: A heart attack, known earlier as a disease of the old, is now strikingly common in people aged 40 and below, finds a study. The study compared people aged 41-50 years and 40 or younger heart attack survivors and found that among patients who suffer a heart attack at a young age overall […]