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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 […]
Health benefits of ginger
Ginger, one of the healthiest spices in the world, is also loaded with many health benefits. For centuries, its healing powers have been embraced by countless cultures. This root packs a powerful nutritional punch and is loaded with minerals including […]
Lung Cancer Breakthrough: New blood test detects cancer
A revolutionary discovery by scientists has revealed a new way doctors can test whether a patient is likely to develop lung cancer. Research by the World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in France has made a […]
Researchers, new guidelines for high blood pressure
Adopting new guidelines for high blood pressure (hypertension) would dramatically increase the number of people labeled as having the condition and being recommended for drug treatment, finds a study published by The BMJ today. The findings show that, if the […]
Effective natural remedies for hair loss
Hair loss is a problem that people have been trying to solve for a long time. While recent studies suggest that pollution plays a role in inducing damage which can eventually lead to hair loss, those who lived during less […]
Sexually transmitted infection MG could become superbug, experts warn
A little known sexually transmitted infection could become the next superbug unless people become more vigilant, experts are warning. Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) often has no symptoms but can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can leave some women infertile. MG can […]
Longer hours in working higher risk of diabetes in women
Working overtime may help pay the bills, but it can be bad for your health. New research, published July 2 in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, has shown that too much toiling may elevate diabetes risk in women. The study […]
