WASHINGTON: Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, believes chewing gum and chocolate could become the next tool to combat malaria, as he uses his wealth to seek unconventional approaches to world health problems. As part of its Grand Challenges Exploration programme, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has granted $100,000 to researchers hoping to use [...]
22 October 2009, 03:11pm IST Exposure to stress in the womb might affect a man’s fertility in later life, finds a new study. The research team from the University of Edinburgh and Medical Research Council looked at the effect of stress hormones – glucocorticoids – combined with a common chemical used in glues, paints and [...]
CHENNAI: Lack of exposure to adequate levels of sunlight, exercise and improper diet can lead to osteoporosis. On World Osteoporosis Day held on Tuesday, doctors at the Apollo Hospital conducted an informative programme on the “silent epidemic”. Doctors noted that osteoporosisrelated injury is not visible but it is true that almost six out of ten [...]
22 October 2009, 02:24pm IST Exposure to light during night can lead to symptoms of depression, a new study conducted on mice has found. It was found that rodents kept in a lighted room 24 hours a day showed symptoms of depression unlike mice that had a normal light-dark cycle. A total of 24 male [...]
Too much white wine can rot your teeth, dental experts have warned. The experts claimed that wines like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling are more likely to wear away protective tooth enamel than reds like Rioja and Merlot. According to the docs from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, prolonged contact with white wine erodes [...]
Melbourne, July 29 : Eggs are not bad for heart health, say experts. US egg expert Dr Don McNamara insists that their bad reputation is no longer warranted and even Heart Foundation has lifted its recommended intake to six eggs a week. “Seniors have been afraid to eat eggs because for 40 years they have [...]
Asimple procedure used in cosmetic surgery could cure migraines permanently, American surgeons have claimed. The operation, similar to that used when carrying out a forehead lift, has been found to “permanently fix” the debilitating effects of a migraine, which include crippling headaches, dizziness, sensitivity to light and nausea, the Scotsman reports. So far, more than [...]
Lisa Sarah John Triglyceride is the commonest form of fat stored in the human body. It is formed when there’s excess glucose in the bloodstream and insulin converts it to triglyceride and sent to fat cells to be stored in the body. However, when this storage mechanism breaks down the triglyceride remain in the blood. [...]
London, June 25: Scientists have long known that a restricted diet extends life. Now, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified two enzymes that provide a new molecular explanation for how eating less leads to living longer. Read more
Calories in a banana It depends on the size. They range from: The size of banana is going to play a large role in the number of calories in a banana. The larger the banana, the greater the number of calories. Approximately 90 calories in one small banana (6″) Approximately 150 calories in one bigger, [...]
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