Science or Snake Oil: can turmeric really shrink tumours, reduce pain and kill bacteria?
Gunveen Kaur, Deakin University Turmeric is a yellow coloured spice widely used in Indian and South East Asian cuisine. It’s
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Deaths from renal failure among Indian adults now outstrip deaths from HIV/AIDS, signalling a major shift in causes of mortality
Read MoreBHU researchers use laser to remove blood clots
It is now possible to remove blood clots in a less risky way, thanks to research carried out by scientists
Read MoreNon-communicable diseases killed more Indians in 2015
In 2015, India, like other developed countries, had more number of deaths caused by non-communicable diseases. In the case
Read MoreRepeated use of oil leads to increased trans fat content
Beginning next month, manufacturers in India of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) will be required to reduce the trans fat
Read MoreNutrition labelling to take the pinch out of salt
Currently, in India, it is not mandatory to carry information on salt on nutrition labels
Read MoreGender bias: fewer girls get cardiac care in Punjab
A retrospective study involving 519 school-children from various areas of Punjab has revealed that gender bias exists with parents favouring
Read MoreOne minute of hard exercise thrice a week has great health benefits
“I don’t have the time to exercise” can no longer be an excuse. A single minute of very intense exercise
Read MoreOver 3 million premature deaths in India in 2013, says study
In 2013, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, household air pollution from solid fuels, unsafe water sources and smoking were
Read MoreWomen live four years longer than men in India
People in India live significantly longer now compared with 1990. Life expectancy increased by 6.9 years for men and 10.3
Read MoreAn App for cardiovascular management shows promise
Researchers have found a way to improve the quality of primary care and clinical outcomes cost-effectively by using a smart
Read MoreCardiovascular risk factors low but mortality high in India
People living in low-income countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe have the lowest risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
Read MoreMetformin: no cardiovascular benefit for non-diabetics
Contrary to high expectations, an 18-month trial involving 173 subjects without diabetes has shown that metformin treatment did not reduce
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