Category: Features
Increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease in mothers having 5 or more babies
Women who have given birth five or more times may be 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s later in life than those who have fewer births, according to a new study of more than 3,500 women in South Korea and […]
Cancer prevention tips
Many people spend their free time on Google trying to find out the foods one needs to consume to avoid cancer. Dr Tejinder Singh, an oncologist with Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, has a few tips on what to eat to […]
Gene editing of human embryos could be morally permissible
Should we or shouldn’t we be allowed to modify human DNA in future children? An inquiry into the ethical issues surrounding genetically altering a human embryo has found there is “no absolute reason not to pursue it”. But appropriate measures […]
5 tips to a longer life
Healthy lifestyle and longevity Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted a massive study of the impact of health habits on life expectancy, using data from the well-known Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and the Health Professionals […]
WHO: Sex addiction is now an official mental illness
Not recognised as a medical condition until now, in a landmark inclusion, the World Health Organization has officially classified compulsive sexual behaviour as a mental illness. Sexual compulsivity is now a part of the International Classification of Diseases list (ICD)-11 […]
Honey smacks linked to salmonella outbreak, 100 people infected
US health officials have issued a blunt warning for people to avoid Honey Smacks, a popular breakfast cereal linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged consumers: “Do not eat this cereal.” More than […]
Fat consumption is the only cause of weight gain – new study
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have undertaken the largest study of its kind looking at what components of diet—fat, carbohydrates or protein—caused mice to gain weight. Since food consists of fat, protein and […]
Magnetized wire used to detect cancer people – study
A magnetic wire used to snag scarce and hard-to-capture tumor cells could prove to be a swift and effective tactic for early cancer detection, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The wire, which […]
Pollution-related illnesses rising in Asian megacities; led to 15,000 premature deaths in Delhi – study
About 15,000 people died prematurely in Delhi in 2016 from illnesses linked to fine particulate matter pollution, according to a new study by researchers from India, Singapore and Thailand that assessed pollution-related deaths in 13 megacities in south Asia and […]
Vitamins, supplements do not reduce cardio disease risks – researchers
The global natural health supplements market is predicted to cross nearly US$70 billion by 2024, owing to a growing demand amid rising incidences of lifestyle diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. With consumers seeking to eliminate heart diseases, through preventive approach, multivitamins […]
