Health & Food

Guwahati, Nov 25: Tobacco use has increased in Assam, Tripura and Manipur against an overall decline in the country between 2009-2017, according to the regional report of the second round of Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2016-17 of North Eastern states. Assam and Tripura also recorded the most significant increase in chewing of smoke-less tobacco when it has declined from 25.9 per cent to 21...

Nov 24: Turns out, adding more years to your life is as simple as leaving the house every day. In a study of community-dwelling individuals aged 70 to 90 years who were participating in the Jerusalem Longitudinal Study, leaving the house daily was linked with a lower risk of dying over an extended follow-up period, independent of social, functional, or medical factors. The study’s investigators...

London, Nov 21: People who overdose on paracetamol could be helped by a blood test that shows immediately if they are going to suffer liver damage, a study has found. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK say the test - which detects levels of specific molecules in blood will help doctors identify which patients need more intense treatment. It will also help speed the development of...

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20: One-fifth of patients with cancer experience post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a study that highlights the need for early identification, careful monitoring, and treatment of PTSD in survivors. Although PTSD is primarily known to develop in individuals following a traumatic event such as a serious accident or natural disaster, it can also occur in patients...

Washington D.C, Nov 19: A team of researchers has made a discovery that could reduce the spread of cancer by hindering a protein that binds cancer cells together and allows them to invade tissues. The University of Guelph study identified a protein, known as cadherin-22, as a potential factor in cancer metastasis, or spread, and showed that hindering it decreased the adhesion and invasion rate of...

Washington D.C, Nov 18: Here's another reason for you to eat more nuts">walnuts as a type of vitamin E, found in these nuts, may prevent the risk of asthma attacks by reducing airway inflammation. According to researchers, sufferers of common breathing condition, taking it as part of the study, were also found to have mucus">less sticky mucus in their lungs. Gamma-tocopherol is a major form of...

Nov 18: A study has recently revealed that women who experience sexual harassment at work are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study also found that in order to cope with the situation, these female victims also resort to drink and drugs. The findings suggested that although most victims are women, still the number of...

Boston, Nov 17: Energy drinks can trigger risk-seeking behaviour, as well as cause mental health problems and obesity, say scientists who found that the short-term benefits of such beverages are outweighed by serious health risks. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, also highlights the worrying trend of mixing energy drinks with alcohol. As energy drink consumption...

Nov 16: Researchers at Loma Linda University in the US have found some nuts to have beneficial effects on brain frequencies. Daily consumption of nuts and seeds has long been linked to promoting health, boosting memory, slowing ageing, reducing inflammation and promoting cognitive health. Nuts and seeds are loaded with essential fatty acids and antioxidants that help boost immunity, rev up...

Washington, Nov 14: Prolonged use of smartphones and computers may increase the risk of depression and suicide-related behaviours in teenagers, especially girls, a major study warns. "These increases in mental health issues among teens are very alarming," said Jean Twenge, from the San Diego State University in the US. "Teens are telling us they are struggling, and we need to take that very...