Health News

Drug for reversing memory loss found? Study shows diabetes drugs might help in treating Alzheimer's disease

Researchers found that the drug protected nerve cell functioning, slowed the rate of cell loss and reduced Alzheimer's-linked brain plaques.

Jan 1, 2018

Do you crave dark chocolate? Study says you might be a psychopath

The results of both studies confirmed the hypothesis that bitter taste preferences are positively associated with malevolent personality traits.

Jan 1, 2018

Women's periods are the worst usually in January: Here's why

Nutritionist and hormone specialist Alisa Vitti claims women's periods are a lot worse and unbearable in the month of January.

Jan 1, 2018

Alcohol is making you racist and homophobic, study reveals

Professor Jonathan Shepherd, director of the Cardiff University Crime and Security Research Institute, said: "A striking aspect of the study was the discovery that most attacks weren't fuelled by hate alone; alcohol appeared to act as an igniter."

Jan 1, 2018

LIFE SANS NETFLIX is the key to happiness? Here's how to keep your self-care goals intact

The sisters recommend a shower with peppermint oil or dancing to a favourite song as more fulfilling ways to spend time than binge-watching shows or splurging on online shopping.

Jan 1, 2018

Is the free in-flight meals you eagerly wait for making you sick? Here's the truth!

Even the best plane food is oversalted and preserved so that it can be microwaved.

Jan 1, 2018

Are you being insulted by your doctors without your knowledge? You can find out here

Over the years, doctors have mastered a whole new vocabulary to discreetly talk about problem patients, communicate not so positive updates or even discuss about children. But as it turns out, in medicine, this slang is more than just harmless jargon.

Dec 31, 2017

Even a single sleepless night can be harmful to your health, here's why!

"The study showed that it was due to overproduction of amyloid beta during sleep deprivation," said senior author Randall Bateman, MD, the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Distinguished Professor of Neurology.

Dec 31, 2017

Heart in a bag: Britain's only woman kept alive by a £86,000 artificial heart that she carries in a backpack

Inside this backpack are batteries, an electric motor and a pump that pushes air through tubes, as her one of a kind condition has left her with power plastic chambers in her chest which push blood around her body.

Dec 31, 2017

Include these minerals in your diet to keep diseases at bay

Including these minerals in your diet can help in enhancing your health and keep ailments at bay. Read to know more.

Dec 30, 2017

Do you start your day by drinking hot water and lemon? Here's how it's harming you

Dr Raha also gives the suggestion of having a hot cup of water (without lemon) instead. It will give you the same hydration and digestive benefits.

Dec 30, 2017

Ouch! Wife accidentally bites off husband's right testicle in Taiwan

Wife chews off husband's testicle out of 'excitement' in Taiwan.

Dec 29, 2017

Looking to lose those extra pounds? Here's how you can shiver them off this winter

Science reveals that during winter, in order to maintain an ideal temperature, the body strives to provide heat – and this very heat is resourced from burning extra fat.

Dec 29, 2017