Despite the benefits reported for antioxidants, a new study suggests some of these compounds may place the consumers at risk of developing iron deficiency and anemia. Previous studies have pointed out the various health benefits of polyphenols including their capability for fighting prostate cancer and leukemia, reducing the risk of heart disease, improving bone health, [...]
In England, following the ban of smoking in public places, the number of heart attacks have significantly reduced – reported by researchers on Wednesday. The British Medical Journal’s most recent study says that 1200 lesser people were hospitalized due to hear attack since introducing the smoking ban July 2007 compared to the last five years [...]
Hokkah or shisha smoking has become very popular in Pakistan. Many resturants and cafes are offering shisha in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and other cities of the country. This flavoured pipe smoking is gaining popularity especially among the younger generation. Students can be seen smoking shisha in the famous resturants or in the small roadside cafes. As [...]
LONDON: You’ve probably heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, a recent study suggests that a couple of apples a day might keep the neurologist away. Antioxidants help preserve memory by protecting brain cells against damage from free radicals, research stated. Besides helping your memory and protecting your brain, apples have also [...]
A recent research found out that expensive organic foods may not healthier than traditional ones. Researchers of The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Health pointed out that there is no stable proof that organic foods – which don’t contain chemicals and genetically modified materials – are more efficient. According to the authors who published [...]
The progeny of Baby Boomers, Generation Y constitutes young adults born in the 1970s and 1980s, the demographic that hits square in the middle of new scientific evidence of increased stomach cancer. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute reviewed new cases of cancer in the lower stomach (also known as noncardia gastric cancer) that occurred [...]
Scientific Name: Brassica aleracea Biological Background: Broccoli is a dark-green vegetable with small, tight heads (curds) mounted on stem-like buds, and is a member of Brassica family of the Cruciferous vegetables. It is one of the most popular vegetables and was originated in Italy. A broccoli compound may help prevent or treat breast cancer by [...]
Smoking Cigarette is a risk factor for type 2 Diabetes but the new research from Johns Hopkins claims that actually quitting smoking may even raise diabetes risk in the short term. Typically researches suggests that increasing risk of diabetes is related to those of extra pounds people, and adding some fuel to it while lightening [...]
You’re not alone in the war—so do about 100 million around the globe. High cholesterol comes from a variety of sources, including your family history and what you eat. Here is an introductory journey through the most common causes. Your diet Eating too much saturated fat (like the kind found in this meal) can cause high cholesterol. [...]
What is Swine Flu and how is it different from varieties of influenza we’ve seen before? H1N1, or “Swine Flu” contains genetic material from swine, avian and human flu viruses. H1N1 viruses often circulate harmlessly, but since it’s a new type of virus, humans don’t normally have immunity to it. There are predictions worldwide about [...]
