Health News

Adopt holistic approach for weight loss, says expert
Forget dieting or gruelling workout regimes -adopting a holistic approach to losing weight would be enough to feed your body the nourishment it craves for, says medical director of Greenwich Hospital. ANI

IVF babies at higher diabetes, obesity risk
A new study by scientists at Temple University in Philadelphia has shown that the DNA of babies conceived through IVF differs from that of other kids, putting them at higher risk of diseases such as diabetes and obesity later in life. ANI

Smoke food flavourings may be toxic to humans
One of the flavourings used to give smoke taste to meat, cheese or fish, could be toxic to humans, says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). ANI

Health, Medicine and fitness news for November 28, 2009

Awareness campaign for HIV/AIDS in Manipur
A multi-media campaign aimed at spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS was launched in Imphal on Tuesday under the aegis of Manipur AIDS Control Society (MACS). ANI

Key to staying slim, healthy is a bowl of wholegrain cereal for breakfast
Skipping breakfast will be of no help if you want to stay fit, instead, a bowl of wholegrain cereal first thing in the morning can ensure a trim and healthy body, concludes a study. ANI

Diabetes cases to double in the next 25 years: US study
The number of diabetes cases is estimated to almost double in the next 25 years, suggests a new US study. ANI

Maternal HAART cuts postnatal HIV transmission risk
A new study has shown that HIV positive mothers receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) while breastfeeding are less likely to transmit the virus to their kids. ANI

Red wine prevents tooth decay
Drinking red wine in moderate amount helps to rinse teeth clean of bacteria during and after meals, says a new study. ANI