‘Text Neck’ Affecting Mobile Phone Users

‘Text neck’ is a new condition that is increasingly affecting mobile phone users due to the length of time they spend bending over the instrument.

The condition develops because the joints and tissue in the neck cannot endure being bent for longer periods. Spending hours looking down at a screen puts the neck under too much stress.

Experts say, the strain caused…

Pomegranate for health

According to scientists, an extract from pomegranate has come as a big breakthrough in natural medicine.

The scientists say the extract from seeds, skin and pith of pomegranate can benefit us in many ways. It can help in improving heart health, lowering blood pressure, treating inflammation and reducing the risk of cancers. The extract can also help in tackling sexual dysfunction,…

Children eat less if parents nag

London: According to a new study, youngsters eat less if moms and dads nag them to do so.

The study led by Pennsylvania and Appalachian state universities tell that constantly badgering children to finish foods that they don’t like can turn out to be counter-productive.

Children are more likely to eat nutritious but not very appealing foods if they aren’t put under…

India concerned over rise in pancreatic cancer incidences

New Delhi: Death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs due to pancreatic cancer has brought into focus this rare and aggressive form of cancer, which is causing concern in India following a rise in incidences of the disease, especially in Mizoram.

According to medical experts, pancreatic cancer, with a negligible survival rate, is ranked fourth in cancer-related deaths in the US. The…

Green tea may help reduce weight gain

London: As per a new study, green tea can help limit fat absorption in the body. This means, consuming green tea may help stop gaining weight.

Researchers at the Penn State University found that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a compound found in most green teas, helped slow down weight gain in obese mice.

“Our results suggest that if you supplement with EGCG or green…

Red wine could help prevent breast cancer

A goblet or two of red wine daily could help prevent breast cancer, says a new study.

A team of American and Italian scientists claims that a potent chemical found in the skin of grapes stops the killer disease in its tracks. The chemical, called resveratrol gives red wine its health-boosting properties.

Now, researchers say the chemical could halt the development of…

Genes can help you live to 100

Contrary to popular belief, living to a ripe old age has nothing to do with eating right, exercising regularly or quitting smoking and drinking. According to a new study, genes hold the key to longer life.

A study of hundreds of centenarians revealed they were just as likely to have vices as other people and in some cases have indulged in…

Eating slowly reduces diabetes’ risk

London: If you want to minimise your risk of developing diabetes later in life – eat slowly. According to a new study, fast eaters have a higher chance of getting the most common form of the disease.

Researchers in Japan have found that people who eat food quickly are twice as likely to develop impaired glucose tolerance, known as pre-diabetes.

But, the…

Australian scientists develop needle-free vaccination

Brisbane: Good news for the needle-phobic. Australian scientists have developed a cheap and painless ‘needle-free’ vaccination device that can be self-administered.

A team of 20 researchers led by Professor Mark Kendall, from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at The University of Queensland, have developed the Nanopatch, a stamp-sized vaccine delivery device that could make vaccination programmes globally simpler and…

Stay young with a 15-minute workout

A 15-minute workout at the gym can help keep you young as well as fit, says a study.

Researchers found that brief vigorous exercise tends to slow the ageing process.

Just 15 minutes of energetic activity a day reduces stress and prevents the deterioration of vital cells that can make us feel and look older.

Even if we are stressed, which tends to…