Health
Pierre Dukan, the nutritionist behind the popular but controversial Dukan diet, has suggested that France tackle child obesity by giving extra exam marks for slimness. .... more »
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the country. March month is considered as the Colon Cancer Awareness month and many activities and public seminars are held locally and nationally to improve the public awareness of the colon cancer .... more »
Atlanta’s well known and respected Gastroenterologist from Duluth , and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Dr.Indran Indrakrishnan, was honored at the imposing Georgia State Capitol on August 24, 2011 . .... more »
Women alcoholics suffer damage to the part of their brain that controls moods, impulses and sleep three times faster than their male counterparts, a Swedish study showed on Thursday. .... more »
Taking more Vitamin B, found in meat, beans and wholegrains, seems to significantly lower work-related stress. .... more »
Reality star Kim Kardashian recently developed skin psoriasis, a condition that is caused by a rapid production of skin cells. .... more »
A pair of wings on the back, a butterfly on the ankle or simply a pair of initials on the hand - beautifully designed tattoos are a craze these days. .... more »
Grandma’s kitchen cosmetics using all things organic seem to fit the bill. With more people going organic and using fruits and vegetables to get lovely skin, the beauty industry is not lagging behind and has come up with preparations using papaya and orange peel. .... more »
Diabetologists have now found solid proof that adopting a healthy lifestyle reverses one’s chances of developing diabetes. .... more »
You used to enjoy endless hours of shopping, but suddenly you cannot even stand for five minutes at the shop to buy groceries. The workload in office was always a simple matter to take care of, but now you dread going to the office. .... more »
A Chinese woman cut open her stomach with a kitchen knife to relieve fluid accumulation so that she didn't have to pay the surgery cost, a media report said. .... more »
Want to loose weight in a healthy way? Just eat various varieties of fruits daily. .... more »
In this day and age most of us travel by air. Yet as you fly at that extraordinary speed, some thousands of feet in the air, your body needs to gear up. .... more »
Scientists seem to have cracked the secret of MRSA superbug's resistance, potentially opening the way for improved drugs to fight infections.
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It is the time for summer holidays and children are free of school, studies, books and timetables. For most parents this is the ideal time for some long-pending indulgence. .... more »
Scientists claim that genetic factors have a major influence on the age women begin menstruating, and these could have an impact on breast cancer risk.
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While the heady bouquet of a glass of wine or scotch seems like the way forward, “to relax and take a break” as most Gen-Y would like to think, it aggravates stress levels and health issues. You might want to take a step back and give alcohol a break. .... more »
With the summer heat kicking in, fitness freaks are finding ways to dodge the heat and still stick to exercise regimes. From water aerobics to power swimming, fitness experts have coined a numerous workout patterns that help tackle the heat and are effective too. .... more »
Those who spend more than 11 hours at work increase their chance of having a heart attack by two thirds, according to a new study. .... more »
The joy of motherhood comes with its share of problems and while being pregnant may be a wonderful experience, it is a fact that expecting mothers have to be extra careful about their health to ensure that the baby remains healthy as well. .... more »
Dr. Guru N. Reddy, was installed as Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) 110th president. He is a principal at Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants P.A., a 23-year-old medical practice with offices in North Houston, Humble/Kingwood and the Woodlands/Conroe area. .... more »
Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation) that has been practiced in India for years has now found a whole lot of takers in the US, with several cities endorsing this ancient Indian exercise for its health benefits.
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Unknown to most Americans, a surprising number of U.S. cities have drinking water with unhealthy levels of chemicals and contaminants .... more »
The government is telling half of the U.S. population to drastically cut their daily salt intake. .... more »
Storms that have whipped much of the nation this month are being blamed for a serious shortfall in blood donations.
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Of all the seasons, it is only the winter season which provides natural nourishment to the body and helps in keeping it healthy and increases physical strength and potency. The energy we store in winter is of use throughout the remaining part of the year.
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No need to worry about the calorie count when you eat potato as the Indian scientist have now come up with genetically modified potatoes which would be rich in protein .... more »
A new drug has been discovered to heal all the ladies suffering from premenstrual syndrome. The monthly problem which is faced by almost 75 percent of the women has now come to an end via the intake of anti-depressant called Prozac.
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Parents can feel safe, however, giving their children generic versions of Tylenol .... more »
To be in the right shape and form is the most important thing for every individual. Sometimes you may find it tough to balance between your work, family and personal life. But taking a few minutes out of your schedule will pay you a lot in future. There are immense benefits of exercise like the body weight and fat is lowered, the risk of heart disease is lessened and the physical appearance is improved. .... more »
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