Health and Lifestyle

Mumbai, Sep 1: A recent study revealed that about 18 per cent of women in India, mostly from the East, suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a disorder which causes infertility among women. Metropolis Healthcare, a multinational chain of pathology laboratories, conducted an inclusive study to observe the trends in the PCOS cases in young women in India. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a

New Delhi, Jul 16: Rashes and other skin problems are very common during the monsoons due to damp, warm and humid climate. To deal with various skin problems, experts usually advice homemade remedies such as applying ice or fruits on the face. According to experts, applying a skin moisturiser, preferably a light-weight moisturiser, is a must irrespective of your skin type. Navin Taneja, capital

Washington, Jun 22: In a significant finding that may lead to easier diagnoses and new treatment options, researchers have identified a particular gene whose over-production could be a diagnostic indicator of mental illness in female psychiatric patients. The gene XIST, which is responsible for inactivating one of the two copies of the X chromosome in cells that store genetic material, works

Pregnant Women are often told to rest a lot and avoid physical activity. But a new study shows that working out or some physical activity during pregnancy is important for maintaining good health. Exercising during pregnancy wards off gestational diabetes and weight gain, the most common problems during pregnancy. What is gestational diabetes? Pregnant women who are not diabetic before but, who

Apr 7: In order to help women get their daily dose of iodine without any hassles, Neelvasant Medical Foundation and Research Center along with ad agency Grey has come up with an innovative idea. Now, you need not swallow iodine capsules or fuss about eating iodine rich food. But, all you need to do is just wear a bindi. Named as 'Jeevan Bindi' or 'Life saving dot', these bindis contain iodine

Apr 5: Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis - Indians are facing an unhealthy future burdened with a slew of lifestyle diseases. But instead of expensive medication and therapy, the cure lies in making exercise a compulsory part of everyday life, health experts say. "Indians are increasingly leading a sedentary and machine-dependent life, which may seem comfortable but has extremely

HIGH-fat cheese and yoghurt as well as eggs can help reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes, according to new research. A diet including dairy products high in fat can cut the chances of developing the disease by nearly a quarter, scientists in Sweden and Finland have found. Those who consume at least four eggs a week also stand to dramatically reduce the diabetes risk by 37 per cent compared to those

Apr 3: Cancer is a deadly disease characterised by an uncontrolled growth of cells resulting in a tumour. Scientists for many years now have tried to find methods and therapies to prevent and treat cancer. Scientists from Kerala are now trying to design treatment methods using the anti-cancer properties of a rare genius of medicinal fungus that is widely used as a pesticide in agriculture. The

Toronto, Apr 2: Women who apply eyeliner on the inner eyelid run the risk of contaminating the eye and causing vision trouble, a new study has warned. This is the first study to prove that particles from pencil eyeliner move into the eye. Researchers used video recordings to observe and compare the amount of eyeliner particles that migrated into the tear film - the thin coating protecting the eye

Washington, Feb 10: Combination of coconut oil and physical exercise can beat high bold pressure, scientists have claimed. Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a "superfood." Its unique combination of fatty acids can have profound positive effects on health, including fat loss, better brain function and many other remarkable benefits. Researchers working at the