Hot water treatment can improve taste of tomatoes
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Dipping green tomatoes in hot water for five minutes and then allowing them to cool at room temperature could...
Switching to diet drinks won’t make you slimmer
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) If you are trying to shed some extra kilos, switching to sugar-free drinks may not really help, said a...
Porn addiction can hamper mental health
New York, Sep 27 (IANS) Are you hooked on to porn in a way that you feel you cannot control the urge to watch...
Mother’s stress linked to dental cavities in children
New York, Sep 20 (IANS) Mothers suffering from chronic stress are more likely to have children with dental cavities, reveals a study.
Chronic stress was...
Cholesterol-lowering ‘portfolio diet’ cuts BP
Toronto, Nov 9 (IANS) A diet meant to cut cholesterol levels can also lower blood pressure, a new study has found.
The "portfolio diet" lowered...
World’s most obese man dies after weight-loss surgery
Mexico City, Dec 26 (IANS) A man believed to be the world's most obese passed away on Friday in Mexico, barely two months after...
BP management can reduce heart disease death
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) Maintaining blood pressure at a lower than currently recommended level can significantly reduce risk of death due to cardiovascular events,...
Depression does lead to fuzzy thinking
New York, May 5 (IANS) If you are depressed and feel that your thinking ability has become "fuzzy" or less sharp, you are right.
A...
Prenatal smoking ups diabetes risk for children
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Children exposed to tobacco smoke from their parents while in the womb are predisposed to developing diabetes as adults,...
Enzyme behind obesity-related high BP identified
New York, May 6 (IANS) Researchers have identified the enzyme responsible for obesity-related hypertension that can lead to severe health issues such as heart...
