Engaging in regular physical activity is good for your brain too, suggests a new research that found a link between a lower fitness level and faster deterioration of vital nerve fibres in the brain. This deterioration results in cognitive decline, including memory issues characteristic of dementia patients. The findings provide more evidence that exercise improves … Read more

Scientists have identified a molecule that can rapid kill tumour cells and could potentially be used to develop new cancer therapies. Humans need the chemical element selenium for good health. The selenium-containing enzyme thioredoxin reductase 1 (TrxR1) can be used to support the growth of cells and to protect them from harmful forms of oxygen … Read more

Chemicals used in food wrappers, non-stick pan coatings and clothing may boost body weight by interfering with metabolism, especially in women, US researchers said Tuesday. These chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have previously been linked with cancer, hormone disruption, immune dysfunction, high cholesterol, and obesity. “Now, for the first time, our findings have revealed … Read more

Cancer is a progressive disease which starts from the mutation of a single cell and if left untreated, may be fatal. When it comes to gender, women are more vulnerable to certain types of cancer. Breast cancer and cervical cancer are two types of cancer which are responsible for most cancer related deaths in women … Read more

These days the celebrities earn a huge amount of money by posting pictures and videos on social media platforms by sponsoring the brands they endorse. On Wednesday, HopperHQ.com released an ‘Instagram Rich List’ which contains name of sportspeople and entertainers along with the amount they get per sponsored post on Instagram. India captain Virat Kohli … Read more

Common Cold is a viral infection of upper respiratory tract in human body. In winters, people often get affected with common cold. It is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose. While children are are at greatest risk of colds, but healthy adults can also get infected. Doctors … Read more

Earlier detection is important to improving survival of patients with liver cancer, and combining an ultrasound imaging with a blood test can help achieve that, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin. Using ultrasound and a blood test for high alpha fetoprotein (AFP) levels together improves detection of early-stage liver cancer significantly, said the study published … Read more

Wonder why you receive more bug bites than others around you? It is because, mosquitoes can rapidly learn and remember the smells, researchers have found. The study dopamine — a brain chemical involved in reward learning — is a key mediator of aversive learning in mosquitoes. However, people who swat at mosquitoes or perform other … Read more

A study has found that eating green leafy vegetables may be a novel way to reduce stress and lower the risk of experiencing a stroke. Intracerebral haemorrhage, bleeding within the brain, takes a high toll on working-age people in Nigeria and Ghana, with high blood pressure accounting for more than 90 percent of this often-lethal … Read more

According to a research, consuming turmeric daily may boost your memory and uplift your mood. Curcumin, which is found in turmeric, has earlier been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also has been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India, where curcumin is a dietary staple, have a lower prevalence … Read more