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Blueberries can improve vision and memory

While awareness about the benefits of blueberries in warding off cancer and lowering the risk of heart disease is widespread, very few people are awar...

Immune system linked to lower heart attack risk: study

Researchers have found that people with higher levels of antibodies in their blood have a lower risk of heart attack, an advance which may make it eas...

Viagra can cut heart attack risk: study

The little blue pill that helps men have sex can also be used to ward off heart attacks and heart failures, according to a recent study.Lead scientist...

Obesity in women affects at least three generations: study

Women who are obese and eat high-fat, high-sugar diets can cause multiple generations to develop metabolic problems, even if the offspring consume hea...

Mother's high-fat, high sugar diet affects future generations

Pregnant women who eat high-fat, high-sugar diets may lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease in multiple generations, even if ...

Eating nuts may cut mortality risk from prostate cancer:study

Men suffering from prostate cancer who eat nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cashews and macadamias five or more times a week after diagnosis have ...

Breastfeeding premature babies good for their heart: study

Breastfeeding premature babies - often born with an abnormal heart - may improve their long-term cardiac structure and function, a new study has found...

Diabetes drug can reduce risk of kidney disease

An injectable drug widely used to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, can also reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and advanced kid...

Consume more whole grains to live longer

Consuming nearly four servings of whole grains such as bran, oatmeal and quinoa a day can reduce the risk of premature death, says a new study.The fin...

Heart disease, diabetes may be deadly combination: study

The combination of Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease can be deadly, according to a new study which found that patients with Type 2 diabetes ...

Barley cuts bad cholesterol, heart disease risk

Consuming barley as food or in food recipes can significantly reduce the levels of "bad cholesterol" that are associated with heart disease risk, find...

Sleeping late may make you put of weight: study

Sleeping late may be associated with higher fast food consumption and lower vegetable intake as well as reduced physical activity, a new study has w...

How to manage fasting during Ramadan for diabetes patients

Diabetic patients who fast during Ramadan are likely to be at risk of major health complications. Hence they should fast only if their doctors conside...

Insufficient sleep may up heart disease risk: study

Insufficient sleep and an abnormal sleep cycle may increase the risk of developing heart disease, especially for those who work in shifts, a new stu...

Women, young adults more prone to anxiety: study

Women are almost twice as likely to experience anxiety as men, according to a new Cambridge study which also found that young individuals - both male ...

Mediterranean diet may prevent breast cancer

Adopting a Mediterranean diet which includes fresh fish and olive oil may dramatically reduce the chances of breast cancer returning, a new study has ...

Brain cells hold key to decision making: study

Researchers have discovered that two neurons in the brain hold the key to explaining how complex behavioural decisions are made.In this study, scienti...

Weight-loss surgery may cut mortality rate in obese people

Obese people who avoid undertaking a weight-loss surgery are at a greater risk of dying than those who take it, a new study suggests.Christina Persson...

Fibre-rich diet key to long, healthy life: study

Eating a diet rich in fibre, that includes breads, cereals and fruits, may help you live a healthy and longer life, researchers including one of India...

Shift work may lead to severe strokes: study

Employees who work in graveyard or rotating shifts may not only be at the risk of heart attacks and obesity, but also prone to more severe strokes, re...

Eat walnuts to keep colon cancer at bay

Those looking to improve their colon health may want to tuck into walnuts for a crunchy superfood snack that reduces cancer risk as a new study sugges...

Smoking may up risk of oral diseases: study

Puffing cigarettes may cause certain bacteria to build up in the mouth and fight against the immune system, increasing the risk of developing oral dis...

Migraines up risk of heart attack: study

Women who suffer from migraines may have a slightly increased risk of developing heart attacks and strokes, and are more likely to die from these cond...

Safe sex or no sex after visiting Zika hit areas: WHO

People who travel to Zika-hit areas should practice safe sex or have no sex at all for at least eight weeks after their return to avoid sexual transmi...

Running better than cycling for long term bone health: study

Exercise that puts greater strain on bones, like running, may improve long-term bone health more effectively than non weight-bearing activities such a...

Tobacco kills 150 persons every hour in South East Asia: WHO

Tobacco use continues to be a major public health issue across South East Asian region including India as it kills on an average around 150 persons ev...

Indian cooking oils better than refined: Experts

Traditional Indian cooking oils, such as ghee, coconut and mustard oil recommended by grandmothers, are healthier than the modern day refined or olive...

Cellphone radiation may cause cancer: study

A new US federal study of the potential dangers of cellphone radiation, conducted in rats, found a slight increase in brain tumors in males and ...

Man gets first-of-its-kind multiple organ transplant in US

In a first-of-its-kind procedure, doctors in the US have successfully transplanted a "composite" skull and scalp flap, along with kidney and pancreas ...