Category: Features
Quick fix to cough and throat problems with licorice
An ayurvedic solution to sore throat and cough. Ayurveda is considered to have the most natural medical solutions to many health troubles. In the changing season, cough and sore throat are the most common problems faced by us. To recover […]
Use methi seeds to banish dandruff
Methi or fenugreek seeds and leaves alike are common additions to an Indian diet. But this tiny brown seed is not simply a condiment. Packed with amazing health benefits, right from being able to increase the production of breast milk […]
Cinnamon may be used to halt the progression of Parkinson’s Disease
Neurological scientists have found that using cinnamon, a common food spice and flavoring material, can reverse the biomechanical, cellular and anatomical changes that occur in the brains of mice with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The results of the study were recently […]
China manufacturers producing defective condoms, catheters, IV sets
The China Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it will levy harsher punishments for the illegal production and sale of medical equipment after it discovered defective products in a nationwide survey. On March 15, the CFDA launched an […]
50% of peanut butter samples contaminated with aflatoxin, says CF
TAIPEI, Taiwan –The Consumers’ Foundation (CF) announced yesterday that 50 percent of sampled peanut butter was found to contain aflatoxin. The CF said, however, that the amount of aflatoxin discovered in the test samples did not exceed the 15 parts […]
10 amazing health benefits of guavas
Guava is a seasonal fruit that is popularly called amrood in India. It is fleshy, soft and extremely sweet when ripe. Despite the presence of hundreds of tiny seeds, this fruit is enjoyed by one and all for its unique […]
Birth control ‘Chip’ could last 16 years
Could it be the holy grail of birth control: one that women can turn on or off with the click of a remote control—and would last for almost half their reproductive lives. MicroCHIPS is developing a remote-control-activated contraceptive chip intended […]
‘On-off’ switch can help coma patients come to life
Do you know there is an “on-off” switch in our brain that controls consciousness? Scientists have found one that can help coma patients regain consciousness.Researchers made an epileptic patient go to sleep by applying an electrical impulse in a specific […]
Dietary fiber slows growth of cancer cells
The fibers are not only substitutes for carbohydrates in this diet, but also have useful therapeutic effects. Dietary fiber not only fills human up and supports the digestive process, but is also an effective weapon in the treatment of brain […]
Top 10 reasons you need to eat beet
Beetroot is a vegetable widely used in salad dressings. Apart from adding some colour to your meal, beetroot can go a long way to keep you healthy. From maintaining sexual health to preventing a range of ailments including fever, wounds […]
