Health & Food

Aug 19: According to a latest study conducted by the experts at the New York University, vitamin C injections may help kill faulty cells present in the bone marrow, this can help plateau the growth of cancer cells in blood. Such cancers cause anemia, infection risk, and bleeding as abnormal stem cells multiply in the bone marrow until they interfere with blood cell production. "We are excited by...

Aug 16: Known to be one of the healthiest ingredients, this little nut is a powerhouse of essential nutrients. Almonds provide energy, is a source of good fats, and can help you keep a check on your cholesterol level, as per a new study. Eat them raw, soaked or simply use them in salads, smoothies, shakes and even desserts, these nutty delights enhance the flavour of a dish and render the crunch...

Toronto, Aug 15: Scientists have developed an injectable tissue bandage smaller than a postage stamp that can repair damaged hearts. Repairing heart tissue destroyed by a heart attack or medical condition with regenerative cells or tissues usually requires invasive open-heart surgery. Researchers at the University of Toronto in Canada have developed a technique that lets them use a small needle to...

Los Angeles, Aug 14: People who resist their negative emotions are more likely to experience stress while those who embrace their darker moods feel better, a study has found. "We found that people who habitually accept their negative emotions experience fewer negative emotions, which adds up to better psychological health," said Iris Mauss, an associate professor at University of California...

Washington, Aug 12: Diet foods and artificial sweeteners may trigger weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes, as their sweet taste fools the body's metabolism into believing that we are consuming more calories, scientists say. In nature, sweetness signals the presence of energy and its intensity reflects the amount of energy present. When a beverage is either too sweet or not sweet enough...

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10: The Kerala government today said 420 people died and over 22 lakh persons were affected by various kinds of fever in the state since January. Health Minister KK Shylaja informed the state Assembly that of the total deaths due to fever, 74 people died due to H1N1 and 24 persons to dengue. Replying to a notice seeking adjournment motion by Congress-led UDF opposition over...

Boston, Aug 8: Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can monitor a person's sleep using ambient radio waves, without sensors attached to the body. The device analyses the radio signals around the person and translates those measurements into sleep stages - light, deep, or rapid eye movement (REM). Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and...

Washington, Aug 7: Travelling by a plane may be the quickest way to get to your destination, but it is also one of the fastest ways for infectious diseases to spread, researchers, including those of Indian origin, suggest. A study by researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) in the US reveals that factors like plane size and boarding method can have a huge impact on infection rates. Plane...

Ingredients: 1 cup flour 100 g butter 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs Juice of one lime ½ spoon rind of a lime 1 cup powdered sugar Method: Pre-heat the oven for around 10 minutes before putting the cake inside at around 180 degrees, upper and lower heat. Mix the flour, sugar and butter in a dish and then add the baking powder. Further, add the eggs and the juice of one lime along with the rind. Beat...

Houston, Aug 6: The answer to combat sleep disorders may not be in the brain, say scientists who have found that a protein present in the muscles can lessen the effects of sleep loss. Researchers from University of Texas Southwestern in the US demonstrated how a circadian clock protein in the muscle - BMAL1 - regulates the length and manner of sleep in mice. The surprising revelation challenges...