Health
Less Salt Consumption May Lower Blood Pressure, But Not the Risk of Heart Diseases
In contrast to all the studies conducted till now, a new research showed that reduced salt intake may not lower the risk of heart attacks. That is, whether the salt intake is low or high it doesn’t have any effect on the heart or any other cardiovascular diseases. The research was conducted by the Universities [...]
Passive Smoking Develops Neuro Behavioral Disorders in Children: HSPH
Passive Smoking which is also called as second hand smoke, is the inhalation of smoke from tobacco products used by others. Smoking is not only dangerous to the people who are doing it but also to the people who are around them and are forced to inhale that smoke, who are called as passive smokers. [...]
People Over 65 Should Limit their Drinking Habits: Royal College of Psychiatrists
Many of the medical groups and the government welfare programs mostly concentrate on alcohol abuse among teenagers and young adults. They often ignore the fact that older people too have some issues regarding substance abuse. However, the experts from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, London focused on this point and found that there is a [...]
Children Adopt the Parents Drinking Habits Effectively: Joseph RownTree Foundation, UK
Like father like daughter, is an old saying. But now like parents like children is a new one according to the latest surveys. It is quiet common among the children to adopt the habits of their parents. If children are inculcating the good habits they feel happy, but what about the influence of parent’s bad [...]
Feeling Difficult to Sleep? Try Cooling Caps: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Now a days many people are reporting sleeping difficulties. These sleep disorders are called as Insomnia. There are many reasons which cause this disorder, but major ones being stress and depression. Since many years researchers are conducting number of studies to find a solution to this problem. Finally, the experts from the University of Pittsburgh [...]
The Number of Adult Diabetics Rose from 153 millions to 347 millions Worldwide: Study
Diabetes is one of the oldest chronic disorders with which most of the people are suffering today. Due to its rapid spread, many of the people by now might be aware of the dangerous effects of this non curable disease. But, a recent survey has revealed something more surprising about the effects. Read on to [...]
Antacids Relieve Acidity Only for 58 minutes – Home Remedies are Better: CERS
According to the latest research from Consumer Education and Research Society (CERS), Ahmedabad, home remedies like fennel, roasted gram, etc., are found to be more effective than antacids, to cure the symptoms of acidity. People suffering from this problem tend to consume antacid pills to get instant relief. But, this research found that some home [...]
Magic Mushrooms May treat Depression: Study
Psilocybin Mushrooms, popular with party goers which are better known as Shrooms or Magic Mushrooms, are now found to have some therapeutic benefits for treating depression, anxiety and other psychiatric problems. Magic mushrooms are a kind of illegal drug, banned by many countries, and are often chewed to achieve hallucinogenic effects. Psilocybin and psilocin, present [...]
Green Tea – A Refreshing Drink Assuring Health Benefits
Feeling stressed? Need to refresh yourself? Then, have a cup of tea. This is what you suggest your friends generally, right? But, if you are aware of green tea, then you’ll obviously taste it and even recommend others to take green tea. Green tea – a distinct tea variety – is a refreshing drink that [...]
Enjoy Flavor and Health as Well with Spicy Foods
Can you imagine a delicious Indian recipe without the addition of spices? Definitely not. As commonly known, spices are usually used in foods as additives to give flavor, make the dish tasty and to add color to the dishes. Also, there is a common unnecessary belief that spicy foods promote ill-health. However, an interesting thing [...]
Strict Regulations Essential in India for the Conduct of Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are significant and helpful only when carried out in an appropriate way with perfect regulation. Safety issues, ethical concerns, and other procedures should be dealt carefully when conducting these research studies. Developed nations like the US and UK have strict regulations to implement clinical trials. However, lack of vital regulation or international regulation [...]
Know Why and How Clinical Trials are Conducted
Clinical trials, which play a great role in providing new medications, often are believed unethical and illegal today. But, it’s the lack of awareness on them that make us misunderstand their significance. So, let’s recognize their importance and know what clinical trials are, and why and how they are conducted. Clinical Trials – Clinical trials [...]
Common Medical Terms You Need to Know Drug
Here is a list of some common medical terms related to drugs: Drug-related terms Analgesic – Analgesics are the drugs referred as painkillers given to get relief from pain. Anesthetics – Your doctor will give anesthetics when performing a surgery to block the sensation (feeling of pain) temporarily. It may be pertained to a local [...]
Common Medical Terms You Need to Know Symptoms
Here is a list of some common medical terms related to symptoms: Terms related to symptoms Anemia – It is a condition where the body does not have enough red blood cells, which provide oxygen to body tissues. People with anemia suffer from chest pain, lack of energy, headache, shortness of breath, and dizziness (light- [...]
Common Medical Terms You Need to Know Diseases
We often hear certain terms like dietary supplements, antibiotics, inflammation and so on from our nutritionists, healthcare professionals or doctors. Though they seem to be familiar, most of us do not know what exactly they are. Having a basic idea on such terminology is necessary to lead a sensible life. Disease-related Terms Here is a [...]