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Key to healthy heart: Apples

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): A new research has found that apart from keeping the doctor away, apples can also be effective in preventing heart attacks and strokes in people over 50s.

Dec 18, 2013

Chinese Surgeons Replant Amputated Hand after Grafting it to Ankle for One Month [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

A 25-year-old machine worker still has his right hand that was accidentally chopped off by a drilling machine, thanks to a team of Chinese doctors who kept the hand alive by grafting it to his ankle before they could perform a replantation surgery.

Dec 18, 2013

Alcohol Good for Building Immunity, Fight Infections

In take of moderate levels of alcohol can help improve immunity and the body's ability to fight infections, a new study says.

Dec 18, 2013

Junk food can damage your memory in just six days

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Junk food not only hurts your health but also your memory, according to a new study.

Dec 17, 2013

E-cigarettes Not Safe: Exposure to Nicotine from Smoking Increases Risk of Heart Disease

Prolonged exposure to nicotine, either from a real cigarette or the battery operated device can damage the heart.

Dec 17, 2013

Red meat linked to diabetes in pregnant women

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): A new study from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute has suggested that women, who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, should avoid consuming red meat and opt for fish and poultry. The recommendation comes at a time when there is increasing evidence to suggest that red meat is linked with a higher rate of gestational diabetes in pregnant women, which poses risks to the health of both the mother and the baby. Research leader and author Philippa Middleton said that the latest international research shows that women who eat a lot of red and processed meats even before they become pregnant have a significant risk of developing gestational diabetes.

Dec 13, 2013

Organic Milk Better for Heart: Milk of Grass Eating Cows Contains Healthier Ratio of Fatty Acids Says Study

Drinking organic milk may help keep the heart healthier than the conventional milk, a new study says.

Dec 10, 2013

Healthy Lifestyle Crucial to Lower Dementia Risk

Leading a healthy lifestyle can help reduce risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.

Dec 10, 2013

Diabetes may Increase Risk of Liver Cancer

Diabetic patients are at greater risk of developing liver cancer, a new study says.

Dec 9, 2013

Choir Singing Good for Mental Health

Group singing can benefit the brain.

Dec 6, 2013

Scientists Identify Component in Grape Seed Extract that Helps Fight Prostate Cancer

A component found in grape seeds can help fight prostate cancer, new research shows.

Dec 5, 2013

Microsoft Smart Bra Alerts Women about Stress-Related Overeating

Microsoft has created a smart bra to help women avoid stress-related overeating.

Dec 5, 2013

Exercise Helps Improve Memory in Young Adults

Regular workouts can boost memory in young adults, according to a US-based study.

Dec 4, 2013

Conceiving, Giving Birth via IVF Treatment Can Increase Risk of Skin Cancer Melanoma

Conceiving and giving birth via in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique can increase the risk of skin cancer melanoma in women, researchers report.

Dec 3, 2013

Can Mealtime be Learning Time for Toddlers? Study Says that Messing Up with Food Helps Learning in Young Children

Letting your little ones explore the meal can make them smarter, according to a new study.

Dec 3, 2013