Middle-aged patients between ages 50 to 64 are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage lung cancer than older patients, says a study done by Cancer Research UK, a cancer charity."Our results show that younger patients in their 50s and early 60s are more…

Long-term exposure to household air pollution from fuels, such as kerosene or diesel, is likely to increase the risk of heart attack and death, warn researchers including an Indian origin scientist from Northwestern University in the US.One-half of the world's population lives in poverty…

Whole grains contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed in their original proportions. Whole grains are packed with nutrients, including protein, fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals (iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium).Consuming nearly four servings of whole…

Ever wondered what it would be like to have those perfectly curved hips like Shakira and dance to her popular songs? For most of us, every time we hear her popular number Hips Don’t Lie being telecasted on the television, we get into a zone…

A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria gets into the urine and begin to grow. The infection usually starts at the opening of the urethra where the urine leaves the body and moves upward into the urinary tract. Most infections involve the lower urinary…

If you're like many Americans who enjoy a cup of Joe in the morning, you'll be happy to know that the World Health Organization released its long-anticipated report on coffee, and its findings bode well for your health.In reviewing the most recent scientific evidence over…

Type 2 diabetes may lead to significant changes in the brain's grey matter volume in teenagers, says a study by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre in the USGrey matter is the brain region involved in muscle control and sensory perception such as seeing and hearing,…

New Delhi: Skin ageing is something everyone will go through at some point in their lives. However, it's like second nature to resort to skin ageing creams and serums as well as medical services to bring back the youthful glow.There aren't many people who…

Pineapples are normally deemed unhealthy by health professionals and diet experts, due to the high levels of sugar in the tropical fruit.Highly perishable (should be consumed within two days if stored at room temperature and within about a week if refrigerated), the fruit has…

Global asthma rates are on the rise with 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease. Estimates suggest that 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma. What's even worse is that almost 10 percent of this number comes from India. As per the Asthma Society of…