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Modest alcohol intake may benefit patients with common liver disease
Modest alcohol consumption has been found to be associated with less inflammation in patients with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), the most common type of liver disease in the developed world. ANI
Anti-HIV drug tenofovir 'safe to take during pregnancy'
A new study has found that pre-birth exposure to the anti-HIV drug tenofovir does not adversely affect pregnancy outcomes and does not increase birth defects, growth abnormalities, or kidney problems in infants born to African women who are HIV positive. ANI
Dietary supplements can up cancer risk
If taken in high doses, dietary supplements like beta-carotene, selenium and folic acid can be hazardous for health, researchers have warned. ANI
Cut out 300 calories to avoid piling pounds after dieting
Despite the best of intentions, many dieters pile the pounds straight back on. ANI
53 millions Americans might develop diabetes by 2025
Diabetes, mainly type 2 diabetes, will affect 53.1 million Americans by 2025, an increase of 64 percent from 2010, researchers have warned. ANI
Binging on sweets may make you stupid
In a new UCLA rat study, researchers including an Indian have for the first time shown that a diet steadily high in fructose slows the brain, hampering memory and learning. ANI
Water with meals may encourage wiser nutritional choices
Serving water with meals could be a simple and effective dietary change to help address growing obesity problem and to improve nutritional choices in children. ANI
Happy pills 'may cause digestive problems and worsen depression'
Antidepressants may not be the panacea we hope them to be as a new study has claimed that these drugs may make people more depressed. ANI
Nature walks can give mental boost to people with depression
A walk in the park may provide psychological benefits for people suffering from depression. ANI
Excess weight in pregnancy can pose serious health risks for offspring
Excess weight before and during pregnancy can have long-lasting health consequences for the offspring of such mothers later in life, according to a new research. ANI
Cannabis may help reduce common symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Smoked cannabis may be an effective treatment for spasticity - a common and disabling symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), a clinical study has found. ANI
Brisk walking for 30mins daily may cut BP risk in people with family history
Moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness can help those with family history of high blood pressure to significantly reduce their risk of developing the disease, say researchers. ANI
How a big meal hits our waistline in just 3 hrs
There may be some truth to the saying 'a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips'. ANI
Fruit and veggies can help protect against cancer risk
Millions of people do not eat enough fruit and vegetables putting themselves at risk of cancer, a new survey has revealed. ANI
15 key steps to stave off devastating consequences of diabetes revealed
Following a series of simple health steps could be a key to avoiding potentially life-threatening consequences of diabetes, say experts. ANI
Women twice likely to suffer post-traumatic stress after ICU
Women are more likely to suffer post-traumatic stress than men after leaving an intensive care unit (ICU), according to a new study. ANI
New drug mix 'may help tackle diabetes'
In a new study, scientists have revealed that they are a step closer to curing diabetes after discovering how a potent two-pronged attack on diabetes can wipe it out. ANI
Protein highlights "ideal mechanism" for new therapies to fight obesity : study
British scientists have identified a protein that could enhance the burning of fat, providing an "ideal mechanism" for development of new therapies to fight obesity. ANI
World losing battle against TB, cautions WHO
One third of the world's population is suffering from tuberculosis, and the disease could become incurable if governments fail to act, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. ANI
You're fat if your waist is more than half your height
Waist to height ratio (WHR) is the best way to predict a person's risk of serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, a new study has revealed. ANI
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