Women’s Health
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'Too much' or 'too little' sleep can raise diabetes risk in men
'Too much' or 'too little' sleep can raise diabetes risk in men The findings showed that men who slept the least and the most were more likely to have...
Want to live longer? Restrict your calorie intake!
Washington DC: A new study suggests that calorie restriction with proper nutrients can extend your lifespans and and delay the onset of age-related di...
Overuse of Electronic Gadgets Triggers Early Ageing: Doctors
Excessive use of electronic gadgets, including mobile phones and tablets, can cause "tech neck" that leads to early signs of ageing, health experts ha...
Dogs Detect Diabetes by Sniffing Warning Signs
A new study has found that dogs can be trained to spot the warning signs of diabetes in patients by sniffing a chemical found in our breath that signa...
Eat Foods Rich in Omega-3 to Cut Heart Disease Risk
Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, trout, walnuts and flaxseed oil may significantly cut the incidence of developing a heart dis...
Nagarjuna re-invents Himself again
The one common quality finest actors possess is 're-invent' themselves on a constant basis. That's why Akkineni Nagarjuna continues to surprise as an...
Another Reason to Eat Curd Daily: It May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
From butter to cheese and milk to curd, dairy is an important part of a balanced diet. Curd or yogurt, also known as ‘Dahi’, is a superhero in the dai...
Did You Know that Mindful Meditation Can Help Lower Blood Pressure?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Technique (MBRS) can be incorporated in your daily lifestyle along with physical activity and weight management to...
How to Stop Snoring: 3 Simple Exercises
It is such that while a snorer enjoys his glorious sleep without a clue of the havoc that’s been created by his loud nasal sounds, the partners are th...
Female Pet Owners May Be Less Likely to Die of Stroke
U.S. women over age 50 and generally healthy were less likely to die of cardiovascular events like stroke if they had a cat or dog, the researchers fo...
Bad' Cholesterol Not Behind Elderly Deaths: Researchers
Older people with high levels of "bad" or low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) cholesterol live as long, and often longer, than their peers with low levels...
Healthy Diet, Walnuts May Help Fight Ageing Effects
Eating an overall healthy diet, including certain foods such as walnuts and other whole foods, may reduce the risk of physical function impairments th...
Eating Blueberries Can Improve Your Vision and Memory
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C with fresh tangy flavor that makes it one of the most popular summer treats of all time. They a...
Eating Broccoli May Lower Heart Disease, Cancer Risk: Study
According to a new study from the University of Illinois in the US, eating broccoli three or four times a week may be associated with a lower risk of...
'My kid got sunburned because of mislabeled sunscreen'
Jumping on a report that found many sunscreens overstate their protection factors, a Brooklyn, New York, parent has filed a class-action lawsuit again...
Study finds contagious cancers can spread among several species of shellfish
A new study suggests direct transmission of cancer among some marine animals may be more common than once thought, as research revealed that contagiou...
When parents use egg donors, telling kids early may be best
When children learn at an early age that their parents used an egg donor, the disclosure process is easier than when the kids don't hear the facts unt...
Is blood in your urine cause for concern?
The sight of blood in your urine is enough to make anyone panic. It doesn’t always indicate a serious problem, but it’s important you get it checked o...
Yoga can Boost Immunity, Tackle Health Conditions: Doctors
As the world celebrated the second International Yoga Day on Tuesday, health experts have urged people to make Yoga an integral part of their life as...
My 5-Year-Old Refused to Eat Dinner - And I Let Her
On a recent weeknight, my 5-year-old daughter did not, in the slightest bit, like what I served for dinner. In particular, she wanted nothing to do wi...