Health News

Sugar linked to cancer: New report shows industry blocked the release of the study 50 years ago

Dr Glantz said: "The sugar industry has been playing the same games as Big Tobacco to protect their financial interests."

Nov 22, 2017

Mental health: This 15-minute test will tell whether you have depression or bipolar disorder

"Having a non-invasive, easy-to-use and affordable test to differentiate between major depression and bipolar disorder would be a major breakthrough in both psychiatric and primary care practices," said senior author Angelos Halaris.

Nov 22, 2017

Abortion raises the risk of premature death in women by 50 percent

Within the first 180 days, the risk of death from any cause is over twice as high following abortion compared to that following delivery. The risk of early death remains elevated for at least ten years.

Nov 22, 2017

Animal drugs mislabelled and sold to humans! Officials seize 3,000 such drugs in Thane and Ghaziabad

Girish Hukare said: "We are also making inquiries with the manufacturer located in Punjab to verify if it was a labelling mistake."

Nov 22, 2017

You won't gain weight by having this kind of fat, researchers say

A latest study carried out by scientists from Spain revealed that some fats don't have a major impact on health.

Nov 21, 2017

Doctors take care of patients but not themselves? Study shows doctors have shorter lifespan than others

"We were surprised by the figures as we expected doctors to live longer as they know what is good for them," said IMA research cell convener Dr Vinayan KP.

Nov 20, 2017

Dozens of parasites found in North Korean defector's intestines expose secluded nation's health crisis

The longest worm removed from the North Korean defector's intestines was nearly 30 centimetres long.

Nov 20, 2017

You're made up of the best genes possible; research shows fertilisation is not random

A study by researchers in Seattle showed that female's eggs can select sperm with the best genes. It also showed that semen does not appear to have the ability to detect good or bad genes.

Nov 20, 2017

Eating salads for losing weight? Here are 5 things you shouldn't put into it

Do you add crispy chicken, fried tofu or coconut shrimp to your salad? It's a big no-no.

Nov 19, 2017

Taste test reveals special diet that can help reduce salt intake

Researchers did a 'taste test' of 606 adults using solutions containing salt or capsaicin—a component that gives peppers the heat

Nov 19, 2017

Owning a dog reduces the risk of premature death, new research reveals

It was found that older people who live alone are 33 percent less likely to die over the next 12 years if they have a dog.

Nov 18, 2017

Can precum lead to pregnancy?

Here are some popular questions about precum that you should know. Read to know more..

Nov 17, 2017

Can intense orgasm turn you blind? Here's all you need to know

A 29-year-old man hailing from Southampton, England had to consult doctor in the morning after realising that the sight of his left eye was impaired.

Nov 17, 2017

PMS used as an excuse for taking a break? A female psychologist claims so!

The psychologist says: "Growing up, when we become women, we are told in books, on the internet and in magazines that PMS is out there. We internalise this idea that our bodies must be faulty."

Nov 17, 2017

What is Black Death? Here is all you need to know about the deadly plague

At least ten African nations have been put on high alert over fears regarding the spread of the plague.

Nov 17, 2017