Roshni Mahesh

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Vegetable Salad Tossed in Olive Oil Lowers Blood Pressure

Olive oil when combined with fresh veggies can help manage blood pressure, a new study from the UK says.

May 20, 2014

New vaccine for Dengue on the horizon, as monsoon sets in. (Picture representation)

Childhood Vaccines Completely Safe; Not Linked to Autism

Childhood vaccines do not have any role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), says a new study.

May 20, 2014

Study Links Reduced Sleep in Infants to Childhood Obesity

Insufficient sleep in infancy increases risk of obesity later, researchers reveal.

May 19, 2014

Dogs Can Sniff Out Prostate Cancer: Study

No more painful tests, now, dogs can detect prostate cancer by simply smelling urine samples, a new study says.

May 19, 2014

Large Meals Twice a Day to Manage Type 2 Diabetes: Study

Eating only two large meals a day - breakfast and lunch - can help to manage type 2 diabetes better than the normally recommended six smaller meals, a new study says.

May 16, 2014

Migraines Can Cause 'Silent Strokes': Study

Suffering from migraines at old age increases risk of "silent strokes," researchers reveal.

May 16, 2014

Antidepressant Citalopram Helps Fight Alzheimer's Disease

Certain medications used to treat depression may hold promise for Alzheimer's disease, latest research shows.

May 15, 2014

MERS Spreading in US? 2 Health Workers Exposed to Virus Show Early Symptoms

Of the 20 health workers who attended a Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) patient in a Florida hospital early this month, two have started showing symptoms of being infected with the deadly virus.

May 14, 2014

Alcohol Killed 3.3 Million People in 2012: WHO Report

Nearly 3.3 million deaths reported in 2012 were solely caused by alcohol, according to a WHO report.

May 14, 2014

Taslima Nasreen Confirms She Does Not Have Cancer (PHOTOS)

Taslima Nasreen, the renowned Bengali writer, confirmed that she is not suffering from cancer.

May 13, 2014

FDA Destroys 26,000 Kg of Mangoes in Mumbai Due to Toxic Chemicals

Despite spreading awareness about the hidden dangers of artificially ripened mangoes among farmers and traders, calcium carbide is still being used widely to ripen mangoes across the country.

May 13, 2014

Two Faced Baby Born in Australia

An Australian mother has given birth to a rare pair of conjoined twins who share the same body, but have separate brains.

May 12, 2014

Habit of Arguing, Fighting Increases Risk of Early Death: Study

Engaging in constant arguments with your near and dear ones may shorten your life expectancy.

May 12, 2014

Extended Sleep Beneficial: Study Links Short Sleep in Early Childhood to Overeating, Obesity

New research reveals lack of proper sleep at the early stages of growth increases risk of obesity in children.

Mar 26, 2014

Peaches Help Fight Breast Cancer Metastasis

Scientists conducted experiments on mice and found that treatments with peach extract inhibited breast cancer metastasis in rodents.

Mar 26, 2014

E-cigarettes don't Help Smokers Kick the Habit, Says New Study

A new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine couldn't find any solid evidence to prove the smoking-cessation ability of electronic cigarettes.

Mar 25, 2014

High Fat Diet in Pregnancy May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease in Children

Maternal poor eating habits in pregnancy may place children at greater risk of Alzheimer's disease in adulthood, a new study says.

Mar 25, 2014

Old Fathers More Likely to Have Less Attractive Kids, Finds Study

Fathering a child at an old age can leave a negative impact on the child's appearance, researchers reveal.

Mar 24, 2014

New Test to Detect Low IQ Risk in Children

A new genetic test can help identify risk of low IQ in babies shortly after their birth, scientists reveal.