Health
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Researchers reveal new mechanism to ‘activate’ immune system against cancer
Washington: A recent study now says that a new mechanism for activating the immune system against cancer cells allows immune cells to detect and destroy cancer cells better than before. The study,…
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Recurrent miscarriage might be linked to faulty sperm: Study
Washington: According to a recent study, recurrent miscarriage may be linked to the poor quality of a man’s sperm. As part of the study, the researchers investigated the sperm quality of 50…
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Insomnia can impact migraine prevalence
Washington: According to a recent study, sleep disorders, especially insomnia, can impact the pervasiveness of migraine. According to a study published in The American Journal of Managed Care, in addition to genetic…
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Here’s the coffee that contains the most amount of caffeine
Washington: Nothing cajoles your senses awake early in the morning than a steaming cup of coffee. That being said, not all morning java contains the same amount of Caffeine. Certain coffee brews…
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Bodies may cure themselves of diabetes in future
Washington: Diabetes is caused by the insulin cells’ inability to produce insulin; a hormone that is necessary is regulating blood sugar levels. Diabetics usually have to take insulin supplements to regulate these…
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Here’s why exercise won’t make you lose weight
Washington: One of the top New Year resolutions every January is to lose weight. While people may leave behind a number of things on their journey from one year to another, what…
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Here’s why obsessive compulsive symptoms in youngsters should not be ignored
Washington : Obsessive compulsive symptoms (OCS) in youth could be a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions, a study finds. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Academy of…
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An egg a day may keep diabetes away
London: Eating an egg daily can have a beneficial effect on the blood metabolite profile that is related to a lower risk of Type-2 diabetes, a new study shows. The findings showed…
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Do hot flashes raise breast cancer risk?
Washington: Frequent hot flashes are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, suggests a new study. The results are published in the journal Menopause. The study, in which more than 25,000…
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Gut bacteria key to protecting against arsenic poisoning
New York: Microbes in the human gut play an important role in protecting against arsenic toxicity, new research suggests. Arsenic toxicity is a problem that affects an estimated 200 million people worldwide…
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Researchers examine consequences of fungal infection in brain
Washington: To study the short-term consequences of fungal infections, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a mouse model. They report the unexpected finding that the common yeast Candida albicans, a…
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Youngsters who inflict self-harm more likely to commit crimes
Washington: According to a new research from the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University, youngsters who inflict self-harm are three times more likely to commit violent crime than those…
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Planting hedges could help curb air pollution
Washington: Outdoor pollution has become a menace, having risen at an alarming rate in the past few years. Now, according to a study, planting hedges, or a combination of trees with hedges,…
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Slow down skin ageing
New Delhi:The health of your skin mirrors the health of your body. With a healthy diet and proper lifestyle, you can delay ageing, say experts. As a person ages, the skin goes…
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Obesity can cut short your dog’s lives
London: If you thought that obesity affects only humans, you may be wrong. It can also shorten lives of your canine friends, finds a research. The research, from the University of Liverpool…
