Category: Features
No need for postmenopausal women to take more Vitamin D
Women who are postmenopausal do not need to take high doses of Vitamin D as it won’t help strengthen their bones, a new study suggests. Women who took a high dose of Vitamin D supplements were shown to only absorb […]
Picky eating among pre-schoolers signal of mental illness to come
Children who are extreme picky eaters are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or social anxiety. These kids were more likely to have symptoms of depression, anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder than children with more varied diets. […]
Women and blacks die earlier after heart attack
The life expectancy of women and African-Americans who suffer from a heart attack is shorter compared to white men who also suffer from heart attacks, a new study shows. Women and men live equally long after heart attack – but […]
Eat this before you drink to avoid a hangover
If you’re heading off for some drinks, eat some pears before you go. This fruit can alleviate the symptoms of a hangover. Want to test the theory? According to scientists at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the […]
Thylakoids reduce hunger pangs and increase satiety
Thylakoids which are found in spinach can reduce hunger pangs and increase satiety, a new research unveiled. “The reduction in huger and the desire for salty food that we saw in this study might make thylakoids particularly useful for people […]
Mundipharma and Economist Intelligence Unit look at the efficacy and gaps in Asia’s national cancer control plans
Governments in Asia are finding it to be an increasingly difficult challenge to keep cancer at bay. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) projects that incidence of cancer in the region will rise by approximately 75% between 2008 […]
1 in 10 new fathers hit by post-partum depression
Unlike previously thought, post-partum depression not only affects mothers. but also fathers, too. Below are the signs of Paternal Post-Partum Depression” (PPPD): Generally, most men are far more likely to try to deny their depression, which often worsens the symptoms. […]
Male caregivers less likely to seek out support
Male caregivers are less likely than their female counterparts to seek support, a new study has found. The study was conducted by Dr. Nan Greenwood of Kingston University and St George’s at the University of London. It can be harder […]
Women who exercise in their teens reap long-term benefits
A new study has found that wome who exercise in their teens boost wome’s health in more ways than one and can even reduce their risk of dying from cancer. All they need to do is exercise for just 1.3 […]
Instant noodle Maggi hearing concludes in India court
The hearing involving instant noodle Maggi which defended itself from detractors claiming the instant noodle Maggi contain excess of lead has concluded in Indian court. The judgement has been deferred to a later date. Nestle has been at the center […]
