Breastfeeding reduces risk of heart disease in moms
Washington: Moms who breastfeed their babies are less prone to heart diseases that develop later in life, a study has found. Women who breastfed their babies are less likely to develop heart disease later in life. The findings of the study were presented at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2019. “These findings indicate More...
Faster walkers live longer
Washington: People who walk slowly have a lower life expectancy than those who walk fast, a recent study has claimed. A study finds that life expectancy correlated to walking speed, across all levels of BMIs. According More...
WHO issues first advice on dementia: exercise and don’t smoke
Geneva: The World Health Organization published its first guidelines on the prevention and management of dementia on Tuesday, putting physical activity at the top of its list of recommendations for preventing cognitive More...
Climate change may affect human fertility
Washington: Human adaptation to climate change may include changes in fertility as people decide how much time and money they wish to devote in having children and invest in their future, claim researchers. Climate More...
Obesity and mental health ‘hand-in-hand’ in kids
Washington: Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age 7 years, according to new research. Anxiety and depression are reported to More...
Exercise improves memory in older adults: study
Washington: Recent findings suggest that when it comes to older adults, just one session of exercise can increase activation in the brain circuits associated with memory – including the hippocampus – More...
WHO recommends one-hour maximum screen time per day for under-5s
Geneva: Children aged two to four should not be allowed more than one hour of “sedentary screen time” per day and infants less than one year old should not be exposed to electronic screens at all, the World More...
Common sleep myths could be seriously harmful to your health
Washington: People holding sleep myths- like five hours of sleep is sufficient for them, snoring has no harm or drinking helps you to fall asleep- are at a significant health threat, reveals a new study. Habitual More...
Eggs for breakfast could help those with Type 2 diabetes
Washington: People with Type 2 Diabetes (TED) should opt for eggs for breakfast, a recent study suggests. The people with Type 2 diabetes could benefit from eating a low carbohydrate breakfast such as eggs. According More...
India facing shortage of 6 lakh doctors, 20 lakh nurses: Study
Washington: India has shortage of an estimated 6 lakh doctors and 20 lakh nurses, say scientists who found that lack of staff who are properly trained in administering antibiotics is preventing patients from accessing More...
