Health & Food

New Delhi, May 22: Air pollution has been linked to a number health problems. By reducing air pollution levels, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says countries can reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. Now, researchers have linked air pollution to poor sleep, adding that greater exposure to...

New Delhi, May 19: The fact that obesity is a step toward long term health problems is not unknown. It can negatively affect most of your organs – especially the heart – make you vulnerable to diabetes, joint pains, arthritis, make it difficult for women during pregnancy – basically, impact your overall health. Obesity is one of the biggest problems at present, that is rapidly becoming a part of...

London, May 16: Looking to shed those extra kilos? If so, stop drinking that soda or other diet soft drinks that may cause people to pile on the pounds rather than lose weight, says a new study. According to researchers, many people turn to carbonated spring water and low-calorie fizzy pop, believing these to be a healthy alternative to sugary drinks or alcohol. However, researchers led by the...

London, May 14: Speaking in a foreign language may cause to vocal fatigue, that can lead to voice disorders, scientists say. Researchers from University of Tampere in Finland asked 20 Finnish and 23 English speakers to read a text in their native language and then in other foreign language. Text reading and spontaneous speech samples were recorded in native and foreign language (English and...

May 12: Dahi or yoghurt is a common ingredient in every Indian household, and for good reason. Besides being a refreshing side, it also comes packed with numerous health benefits. Now, we all know that it is a good source of calcium, and works wonders in treating stomach related issues, particularly the process of digestion. But did you know that it can significantly reduce the risk of...

New Delhi, May 9: India’s food safety regulator Monday proposed a tax on all packaged foods with high fat, sugar and salt content. The regulator also proposed strict labelling norms for such products and a bar on advertising them on children’s television channels. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), however, did not specify the quantum of tax that it wants imposed. FSSAI...

Washington, May 9: Parents, take note! Cotton buds may do more harm than good, say scientists who found that using them can cause severe injuries to children. Researchers found that over a 21-year period from 1990 through 2010, about 263,000 children younger than 18 years of age were treated in hospital emergency departments for cotton tip applicator related ear injuries - that is about 12,500...

Washington, May 8: Scientists, including those of Indian origin, have discovered a new material with highest- ever conductivity in its class, which could lead to smaller, faster and more powerful electronic devices. What makes this nano-scale thin film material so unique is that it has a high conductivity, which helps electronics conduct more electricity and become more powerful, said researchers...

May 6: Many parents of children with debilitating gastrointestinal disorders may be frustrated by the lack of good treatment options and tempted to try herbal remedies at home, but a new study suggests they should proceed with caution. Researchers examined data from 14 previously published studies with a total of 1,927 children suffering from problems like diarrhea, dehydration, colic...

May 5: In another recent health scare, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), an American multinational known for manufacturing pharmaceutical and consumer goods especially for babies, has been accused of using carcinogenic ingredients in its talcum powder. The world's largest health care company has been ordered by the St. Louis jury to pay over 110 million US dollars to a women in Virginia who claims to have...