‘Lifestyle diseases growing in developing world’
August 30th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 30 (IANS) Lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are no longer a problem just in wealthy nations -- their rates in low-to-middle income countries are ... Read more...
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India should collaborate more with US in healthcare: Prathap Reddy
July 25th, 2012 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 25 (IANS) A leading Indian health expert has suggested greater collaboration between the US and India to meet the healthcare challenge with new tools to transform its delivery, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Delhi collects Rs.90 lakh in tobacco fines
February 28th, 2012 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A total of Rs.90 lakh were collected as fines for violation of tobacco rules in Delhi, state Health Minister A.K. Walia said Tuesday.While 140,000 people ... Read more...
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New Yorkers’ life expectancy at all-time high
December 28th, 2011 - 6:32 am ICT by IANS
New York, Dec 28 (IANS) New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Tuesday that babies born in the city in 2009 have the record high life expectancy of 80.6 years, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Living in a city makes you fat, infertile, depressed
November 22nd, 2011 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Babies born in cities face a number of health problems, as more and more people are shunning pastoral life to stay in urban centres.In 1900, only ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Tropical blueberry is the ultimate super fruit
April 28th, 2011 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): A new study has suggested that some of the blueberries that grow wild in Mexico, Central and South America are extreme super fruits, and could provide the most ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘On-off’ switch for key ‘factor’ in heart disease, cancer identified
April 7th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 07 (ANI): A cellular 'on-off' switch that may have implications for treating cardiovascular disease and cancer has been identified by scientists at the University of Hull.The team has found the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Men living in low-income neighborhoods ‘drink more than women’
March 4th, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 04 (ANI): A new study has shown that men living in low-income neighbourhoods consume more than three times as many alcoholic drinks each week compared to women in these neighbourhoods.According ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
High vitamin-D bread could help solve insufficiency problem
February 24th, 2011 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): For those who don't get enough vitamin D from sunlight or foods, scientists are suggesting that a new vitamin D-fortified food - bread made with high-vitamin D yeast ... Read more...
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Tea can prevent weight gain
December 19th, 2010 - 8:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 19 (IANS) Taking tea may prevent weight gain caused by junk food, according to a new study.Researchers found regular consumption of tea also suppressed damaging changes in the blood linked ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Aspirin advised for everyone over 45 to keep heart disease, cancer at bay
November 24th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 24 (ANI): A small daily dose of aspirin for everyone aged over 45 could help keep heart disease and cancer at bay, suggest experts.The Oxford University research published in the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Need to speed up global solutions for chronic diseases, say researchers
September 16th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 16 (ANI): There is a need for policymakers to speed up their sense of urgency to stop the global spread of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
PETA targets Joe Biden for feeding U.S. troops hot dogs
September 14th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 14 (ANI): PETA has sent a letter to Vice President of the United States Joe Biden to stop feeding returning U.S. troops with fat- and cholesterol-laden hot dogs.According to a ... Read more...
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Sleep crucial for long, healthy life
September 10th, 2010 - 1:08 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Nothing leaves you more refreshed and full of energy than a good night's sleep. But now, it has been proved that sleep is crucial for a long and ... Read more...
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‘Forbidden’ black rice more nutritious than superfoods
August 27th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 27 (IANS) A spoonful of black rice has greater nutritive value than blueberries and blackberries, touted as superfoods.
It is occasionally known as the "Forbidden Rice" because Chinese nobles forbade ... Read more...
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Eating berries boosts brain’s ‘housekeeping’ functions as we age
August 24th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 24 (ANI): Strawberries, blueberries and acai berries - they all help recycle toxic proteins linked to age-related memory loss and other mental decline, says a new study.Shibu Poulose said that ... Read more...
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MJ ‘feared he had heart disease, cancer and brain tumour’
August 22nd, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 22 (ANI): In the six months before he died, Michael Jackson believed he had heart disease, cancer and brain tumour.The late King of Pop even thought he had ... Read more...
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Snake venom studies paves way for therapies for heart disease, cancer
July 30th, 2010 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): In a study on how the body responds to toxins in snake venom, Japanese scientists have reported that their findings could help in the development of therapies for ... Read more...
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New effective strategy for treating tobacco addiction
May 12th, 2010 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 12 (ANI): A group of researchers has developed a novel tea filter to treat cigarette addiction and have discovered the molecular mechanism behind the smoking cessation effect.Professor Zhao Baolu and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Dieting can cause heart disease, cancer!
April 19th, 2010 - 3:06 am ICT by IANS
London, April 19 (IANS) Going on a diet could increase the risk of developing potentially deadly conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, a study has found.
The study revealed that ... Read more...
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Long periods of sitting at desk can cost you your life
January 19th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 19 (ANI): Sitting still for long periods of time and lack of "whole body muscular movement" are strongly associated with obesity heart disease, cancer and diabetes, say researchers.And in order ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
PETA launches sexy vegetarianism campaign in China
November 27th, 2009 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, November 27 (ANI): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are trying to make vegetarianism sexy in China.The group has roped in sultry Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu ... Read more...
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Now, a website to keep track of your family’s medical history
November 24th, 2009 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): What if your physician asks you about your family's health history and you don't have any answer for it? Well, here's a solution- a Web site called Health ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Popcorn is very good for your health
August 20th, 2009 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Dismissed as a snack, popcorn and other whole grain cereals, including popular breakfast cereals, contain "surprisingly large" amounts of polyphenol, a type of anti-oxidant linked to lower risk ... Read more...
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Popcorn may help keep heart disease, cancer at bay
August 19th, 2009 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Eating a bowl of popcorn while watching movies could give your health a boost, according to a new research.Scientists have found that snack foods like popcorn and many ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Lower IQ ‘a risk factor for heart disease’
July 15th, 2009 - 12:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 15 (ANI): A new study, conducted by researchers in the UK, has shown that having a lower than average IQ is in itself a risk factor for heart disease.In the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Vegetarian diets can keep heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes at bay
July 5th, 2009 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 5 (ANI): Vegetarian diets can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes, according to a report.The report was written by Winston Craig, PhD, MPH, ... Read more...
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Indian-origin scientist creates ‘designer proteins’ to treat heart disease, cancer
June 12th, 2009 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 12 (ANI): An Indian-origin scientist at the University of Leicester has developed a new way to create "designer proteins" that could be used for drugs with potential applications in stroke, ... Read more...
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UK Govt says parents killing their obese kids with kindness
December 29th, 2008 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 29 (ANI): As apart of a new anti-obesity campaign, the British Government will accuse parents of killing their children with kindness, it has been reported.The campaign will run ... Read more...
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Sports can put fans at increased health risk
November 14th, 2008 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): Die-hard sports fans might be putting themselves at an increased risk of developing heart disease, cancer and even premature death, says a new study.The researchers from University ... Read more...
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The 21st century is the “age of paranoia, say experts
October 20th, 2008 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 20 (ANI): Faith and trust are a thing of the past, according to British scientists, who claim that the 21st century is the "age of paranoia.After researching paranoia ... Read more...
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Mediterranean diet ”cuts cancer and heart disease risk
September 12th, 2008 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 12 (ANI): Sticking to a full Mediterranean diet offers substantial protection against heart disease, cancer, Parkinson''s and Alzheimer''s, according to a study.The study has been published online in the ... Read more...
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Fruit juices harmful for patients taking drugs
August 21st, 2008 - 11:21 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 21 (IANS) Drinking juices while taking prescription drugs is not advisable for patients, according to a Canadian study.The study, which was carried out by David Bailey of the University of ... Read more...
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Having grapefruit juice with certain drugs could lower their effectiveness
August 20th, 2008 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Western Ontario in London, have found that grapefruit and other common fruit juices, including orange and apple, substantially decrease the absorption of ... Read more...
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Coffee may help you live longer
June 17th, 2008 - 11:45 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 17 (ANI): Good news for coffeeholics: Drinking up to six cups a day of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee everyday won't reduce your life span, according to a new research.Whats ... Read more...
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