Health & Food

Jul 9: Your sense of smell that helps in enjoying the food may be inadvertently making you fat while the lack of it may trick the body into thinking it has already eaten, researchers say. The findings revealed that obese mice that lost sense of smell lost weight on a high fat diet while their counterparts with a strong sense of aroma ballooned to twice their normal weight. The result suggests that...

Jul 5: While enjoying the rainy season, don’t forget to take care of your eyes as the climate also encourages infective microorganisms to thrive. Avoid infections like conjunctivitis, sties, dry eyes and corneal ulcers by using clean towels and more, say experts. Uma Singh, Medical Consultant at Ozone Group, Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, DocsApp and Shailja Mittal, Creative Head at...

New Delhi, Jul 4: Meditation is an activity practiced by millions of people worldwide. But how does it affect your brain? In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in international research on meditation and the findings may not be what you expect. Although the options are many, the purpose is basically the same: more peace, less stress, better concentration, greater self-awareness and...

New Delhi, Jun 29: Most of us cringe at the thought of going on a diet. But who said healthy eating has to be boring and bland? Better health may be only a dash and sprinkle away as it turns out, you can add sizzle to your diet and still stay fit. It is interesting how spices such as ginger and turmeric were used as early as 4,000 years ago in the Indus Valley civilisation and now many studies...

New Delhi, Jun 28: Refilling those plastic bottles again and again could actually be harmful to your health, as per a new research. That's because the plastic bottle you're constantly replenishing isn't made to be re-filled - meaning it could have the potential to leach chemicals and harbour harmful bacteria. In a study conducted by Treadmill Reviews, researchers lab-tested water bottles after...

Jun 25: A new study suggests drinking non-cow milk- soy, almond or rice milks - is linked to shorter kids. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that each daily cup of non-cow's milk consumed was associated with 0.4 centimeters (0.15 inches) lower height than average for a child's age. "We found that children who are consuming non-cow's milk like rice, almond...

Washington, Jun 24: Scientists have developed a novel design approach for exoskeletons and prosthetic limbs that incorporates direct feedback from the human body. The approach will dramatically improve energy economy, speed and balance for millions of people, especially those with disabilities, researchers said. The technique, called human-in-the-loop optimisation, customises walking assistance...

Mumbai, Jun 24: Three more patients have succumbed to the H1N1 influenza virus in the city, taking the death toll to 10 this year, a senior civic official on Saturday. The three deaths caused by the air-borne disease occurred last week, the official said. The virus has now killed 10 people in Mumbai since January 1. With the monsoon beginning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is...

New Delhi, Jun 20: Pregnant women in India are being advised to stay away from meat, eggs and lust -- drawing derision from health experts who slammed the tips Tuesday as completely unscientific. The recommendations are contained in a booklet compiled by the government-funded Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy. Pregnant women must avoid ‘eggs, non-veg etc’ and detach themselves...

London, Jun 17: Exposure to passive smoking in childhood significantly increased the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in adult smokers, a study has showed. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet. The findings showed that in smokers who had childhood passive exposure to smoke, the hazard ratio was 1.73 compared...