Health & Food

Washington, Oct 14: Shunning popular beliefs that people smoke cigarettes because they're addicted to the nicotine, a recent study shows that among US teens who are frequent smokers, 46 percent of girls and 30 percent of boys smoke to control their weight. And smoking to lose weight is significantly more common among teens, who feel they must slim down. Girls who said they were "much too fat" were...

New Delhi, Oct 13: Chewable tobacco is emerging as a major threat in India when it comes to causing cancer that affects 11 lakh people a year, top doctors today said while urging the government to increase taxation on it to reduce its consumption. Over 700 delegates from around 15 foreign countries have gathered in Delhi for a four-day global conference on head-neck cancer, organised by...

Melbourne, Oct 10: Lack of proper sleep may impact the accuracy of facial identification, according to a new study which could have important implications for those working in security or forensic settings. It is often necessary to identify unfamiliar people by comparing face images: for example a CCTV image to a mugshot, or a passport photograph to a traveller. Researchers from the University of...

Sydney, Oct 8: Challenging the popular notion that we should drink eight glasses of water a day for good health, researchers have found that drinking too much water can put people in danger of water intoxication. Researchers from Monash University in Victoria, Australia have found a mechanism that regulates fluid intake in the human body and stops us from over-drinking. The findings showed that...

New Delhi, Sep 26: It's possible that almost every one in this world has tried one diet or another to lose weight. Some have achieved their desired weight and some are probably still trying. We're also sure that many people must have tried taking an unconventional route to lose those extra kilos. Caught you! Every single person on this planet is different from one another, therefore, it is evident...

One can never go wrong with chocolates! And especially not this dessert! Satiny smooth and easy to make chocolate pudding with the classic digestive biscuits is a winning combo – always! Serve this delightful pudding for dinner parties or as a weekend treat. Serves: 6 Ingredients:Milk – 7oo ml/ 3 ½ cupsSugar – 21 tsp/ ½ cupCocoa powder – 3 tbspVanilla custard powder/ Cornflour – 3 tbspVanilla...

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...