Category: Education
Yoga can help improve cardio-metabolic health
A new research has suggested that Yoga has the potential to improve cardio-metabolic health in people. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic syndrome are major public health problems worldwide. Now, there is promising evidence that Yoga, a popular mind-body practice, could […]
Universal therapeutic target for treatment of deadly diseases
Deadly diseases like brain cancer, Ebola, influenza, hepatitis, etc could be treated by targeting a protein called GRP78, a potential universal therapeutic target, says a new study. The superbug bacteria such as MRSE and MRSA could also be treated with […]
Eating more vegetables reduces men’s risk of stomach cancer, 11-year study shows
Men whose diet is rich in vegetables have a lower risk of developing distal gastric cancer — a common disease among Japanese — than men with a low vegetable intake, the National Cancer Center has found. The institute analyzed data […]
Lower body mass index cut-off for Asians
The new Standards of Medical Care are updated annually to provide the best possible guidance to health care professionals for diagnosing and treating adults and children with all forms of diabetes. The recommendations are based upon the most current scientific […]
Using multivitamins during pregnancy lead to healthier babies in South Asia
Taking daily dose of multivitamins during pregnancy results in longer pregnancies and bigger and healthier babies, found a new study. According to the large randomized trial conducted by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, supplements containing 15 vitamins and […]
Resveratrol in red wine mimics tyrosine for its anti-aging effect
The magical effect of the compound, resveratrol in red wine has proved to protect cells against damage from aging. These findings may be good news for red wine drinkers. Resveratrol is an organic compound found in dark grapes used to […]
Extra vitamin E may help protect against pneumonia: study
Recently, a new study has revealed that extra vitamin E may help protect against common type of Pneumonia in humans, as it showed promising results in protecting older mice from the disease. Microbiologists and nutrition researchers from Tufts University reported […]
Want smooth, white skin and larger muscles? Think tocotrienols
Research on cells is showing that this vitamin E family member works on both the genetic and protein levels to produce firmer, fairer skin and larger muscles. Their work is all at the cellular level – the smallest unit of […]
Blood groups A, B, AB at higher diabetes risk than group O
People with blood groups A, B and AB are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than people with blood group O, demonstrates a new study. The study of more than 80,000 women has uncovered different risks of developing […]
Why you should not blow your nose too hard
Blowing the nose when it’s blocked with mucus seems to be relieving when you’re down with cold. But does it actually help relieve symptoms? And, is it the right thing to do? Researchers say blowing the nose too hard could […]
