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Poor lifestyles see Indian teens fall prey to ovarian disorders
NEW DELHI – A sedentary lifestyle, bad food habits and obesity are some of the leading causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among Indian teenagers, with an estimated 10-30 percent adolescent girls being affected by it, health experts say. “There […]
Hope for oral cancer patients! Now, a mouthwash to reduce chronic pain
The mouthwash developed, clinically tested and patented by the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)- a premier institute under the Department of Biotechnology along with the Regional Cancer Centre in Kerala, also combats ulcers and infections. RGCB director M. Radhakrishna […]
Warning over plastics used in treating premature babies
A study suggested babies may be exposed to high levels of a phthalate called DEHP in medical equipment. Some US healthcare providers have banned the use of DEHP, and other products were available, the researchers said. The UK is currently […]
Call to banish fruit juice from recommended five a day
Fruit juice should be removed from the recommended list of healthy things to eat daily because it is confusing for parents, say campaigners. Action on Sugar found many children’s juices contain at least six teaspoons of sugar – more than […]
How you can curb your sugar cravings
Experts from the fields of nutrition and fitness say there are ways of reducing sugar craving, reports femalefirst.co.uk Here’s what they have to say: 1. Denial is not the answer: Denying yourself sweet foods completely is likely to result in […]
Beware! ‘Smart’ drugs like Modafinil can actually make you dumb
Kuala Lumpur – ‘Smart’ pills that students pop to boost their academic performance do not work for healthy people, says a new research. They may improve the creativity of only those who are not naturally gifted, the findings suggested. The […]
Restoring vision with artificial retina: possibility?
Retinal degeneration and consequent loss of eyesight is a life-altering health issue for most people, especially as they age. But a new development toward a prosthetic retina could help counter conditions that result from problems with this crucial part of […]
Can robots end Ebola?
Researchers are looking at the ways on how robots could be sent to join the fight against Ebola, it has been reported. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy encouraged UC Berkeley engineering professor, Ken Goldberg, and researchers in […]
Japanese scientists develop new test method for Alzheimer’s
Two groups of Japanese scientists have developed a method to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages. The joint project was carried out by scientists at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and an institute led by the Nobel […]
Brain fog – What causes it and how to increase your cognitive performance
Whether it was caused by lack of sleep, a hangover, or an illness, a brain that refuses to fire on all cylinders can be very annoying. True brain fog is more that an aggravation – it’s debilitating and frightening. You […]
