Category: Education
5 Medical tests and procedures that you may not really need
There’s good news all around in the medical world, thanks to an effort to reduce medically unnecessary tests and procedures. “Turn your head and cough,” might be something men will now hear less frequently from your doctor, and Granny might […]
Clean cooking fuels linked to less lung disease: study
Improved cooking fuels and kitchen ventilation can reduce the risk of developing lung disease, Chinese researchers said Tuesday. The researchers, led by Pixin Ran from the Guanzhou Medical University, China, followed 996 villagers from southern China for a span of […]
Study explains why smokers can’t savor actual taste of coffee
The toxic chemicals in tobacco cause a loss of taste among smokers, reveals study. According to the study, smoking status had no influence on a person’s ability to recognize salty, sweet or sour tastes but it has an effect on […]
More fish intake boosts good cholesterol level: study
Fish consumption has long been believed to be good for health and people with higher levels of HDL tend to have lower risks of cardiovascular diseases. However, how fats and other useful nutrients in fish function in human body are […]
Are those expensive medical tests really required?
Doctors can order a wide variety of tests today and sadly many patients naively that the more expensive tests are better. After all, the fact that they cost more money means they must be more highly sophisticated, and will provide […]
Honey is a new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance: study
ISLAMABAD: Honey could be one sweet solution to the serious ever growing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, says a research. Medical professionals sometimes use honey successfully as a topical dressing but it could play a larger role in fighting […]
Brown rice VS white rice – which is better?
Rice is a staple dish of several coastal regions of India. And many eat it at least once a day. But due to growing health concerns, there is a sudden uproar about white rice not being too healthy and brown […]
Beauty myths busted!
Women admit making grooming mistakes like washing hair regularly to bring more volume to it or plucking eyebrows too close to the mirror to get a perfect shape . “We all make hair and beauty mistakes but the good news […]
Stress can lead to bad breath
If you avoid pungent foods and take care of your oral hygiene, but still have bad breath, there is a possibility that you usually remain stressed. When we’re stressed, our sympathetic nervous system kicks in. And one consequence of that […]
Can vitamin supplements give you good skin?
These days, several people eat vitamin supplements in order to keep their skin looking healthy. Sometimes, they do not even consult a doctor before starting a course. Popping pills even if they promise fantastic results is not reason enough. It […]
