Health News

All obese teens need 'right motivation' to lose weight

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): A new study has revealed that overweight teens lose weight easily if they are motivated correctly. Parents should help to focus their teen on healthy behaviors for the sake of being healthy more than for social acceptance. According to the study obese or overweight teens describe their health as the primary motive but explained peer acceptance as vital factor of losing weight. Right motivation by parents can help the teens to lose weight in a healthy way.

Dec 26, 2014

Doctors Warn Parents About Potential Hazards of Loom Bands

A new report in the Journal of Laryngology & Otology warns against the popular accessory, loom bands, as four children were treated at a Scottish hospital in one week after they allegedly inhaled rubber bands that could potentially choke them.

Dec 26, 2014

Putin Calls for Vodka Price Cap Amid Economic Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a cap on vodka prices on Wednesday in a drastic attempt to preserve his popularity as the Russian economy falters.

Dec 25, 2014

How a Mistake at a US Lab Led to Exposure to Deadly Ebola Virus

Samples of the live Ebola virus were sent from a highly-secured lab to another less-secured room on Monday.

Dec 25, 2014

How to control blood sugar

Diabetes is one of the bigger diseases of our time but it CAN be controlled and even prevented, if one adapts a few simple but effective lifestyle changes. Keeping in mind a few of these things can be helpful.

Dec 24, 2014

FDA Scraps Lifetime Ban on Blood Donation by Gays, Bisexuals

In what appears to be a major step in ending a national policy of discrimination, the Food and Drug Administration of the United States announced Tuesday that it will lift the decades-old lifetime ban on blood donation by gay or bisexual men.

Dec 24, 2014

Sierra Leone Ebola Laws: Village Chief First to be Convicted for Secretly Burying Infected Daughter

The government has threatened to arrest 'entire families' if they are found not complying with the Ebola laws.

Dec 24, 2014

Budget Deficit: India Slashes Healthcare Budget by Almost a Fifth

The Finance ministry has cut spending on healthcare in a struggle to contain its fiscal deficit

Dec 24, 2014

Sear fish in Tomato gravy

Sear fish in Tomato gravy Ingredients Sear fish Tomatoes - 7 Onion - 2 sliced Coconut oil - 2 tbsp A few Garlic cloves Cumin powder - 2 tsp Red chilli paste - 2 tsp A few Curry leaves Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Tamarind puree A few chopped Coriander leaves Salt to taste Method: 1. In a boiling water add Tomatoes and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the tomatoes from the boiling water, let it cool down and peel the skins and blend it in a blender. Tomato puree is ready now. 2. Marinate the fish in Turmeric powder & salt for about 10 minutes. 3. Take a wide sauce pan add cooking coconut oil, curry leaves and pounded garlic. After a minute add onions and saute it till it turns brown. 4. Once onion turn brown add cumin powder, red chilli paste, tomato puree, salt & cook for 10 minutes. 5. Now gently place the fish in tomato gravy, let it cook for about 7 to 8 minutes and turn the fish other side and cook for another 8 minutes. 6. Add Tamarind puree and cook for further 5 minutes. 7. Drizzle the coconut oil before turning off the stove and garnish it with few chopped coriander leaves. Like us on FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/HomeCookingShow Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/VentunoCooking Subscribe to YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoHomeCooki

Dec 23, 2014

Fight Against Ebola: DNA Vaccines Hold Promise

Experimental DNA vaccines found to be safe and effective against Ebola and Marburg viruses.

Dec 23, 2014

Reading e-Papers at Night Affects Overall Health

e-readers can adversely impact overall health, alertness and body clock, suggests study.

Dec 23, 2014

Women Who Drink Alcohol are More Prone to Suicide

Alcohol use increases suicide risk among women, claims research

Dec 23, 2014

Maternal Depression May Lead to Risky Behaviour of Children During Teen Years

A new Canadian study reveals that girls depressed during elementary or middle school phase, grow up to increase their child's chances of indulging in risky behaviour like consuming alcohol or smoking marihuana during teenage years.

Dec 23, 2014

How to maintain weight after shedding the pounds revealed

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): A new research has revealed that the challenge of long-term weight control, which every individual going through weight loss faces, is because of different genetic hormones in the bodies. Personalized weight-loss strategies should be implemented to maintain the weight loss, as effective weight-loss program vary from person to person. According to the research it is advised to make use of pharmacological strategies to counter the physiological changes that occur after weight loss. Other approaches also includes adherence to physical activity programs, intake of foods engineered to maximize palatability and improve long-term adherence to a lower-calorie diet.Lastly technologies and social networking also keep individuals engaged and goal-oriented.

Dec 20, 2014

Wild Blueberries Minimise Negative Effects of a High-Fat Diet; 6 Other Health Benefits

Latest research shows that wild blueberries can help minimise the negative impact associated with eating a high fat diet.

Dec 20, 2014