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Science Behind the Placebo Effect

The science behind- Probably the most controversial, yet amazing aspect of medicine is the placebo effect. The idea t

Exposure to Toxic Waste can Ruin Health in Kids

Children dwelling at places with abundance of toxic waste in Indonesia, India and Philippines may develop high quantit

Media Reports on Health Hazards May Affect the Health of Some People

Media reports on the adverse effects of substances or technologies can actually trigger the symptoms in some people who

Some Myths and Realities About Your Body

Be it from a word-of-mouth, or a newspaper article, unreliable and mis-interpreted facts always keep us in the dark.

Liver can be Damaged by Cinnamon

A compound called coumarin present in cinnamon is toxic to the liver even in small amounts, shows study. Cinnam

Glutamate Responsible for Insomnia Associated With Restless Leg Syndrome: Hopkins Study

The neurotransmitter glutamate may play an important role in sleep loss in patients with restless leg syndrome, accord

Secondhand Smoke Destroys Good Cholesterol in Teen Girls

Teenage girls may be more vulnerable to the adverse effects of secondhand smoke when compared to boys of the same age,

Benefits of a Deep Breath

On an average, an individual breathes around 17,280-23,040 times a day, without giving it a second thought. When we

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Prevent Blindness: NIH Study

One of leading cause of blindness in developed world is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a common eye

Vitamin D may Help Prevent Progress of Liver Fibrosis

Calcipotriol, a synthetic derivative of vitamin D, has been found to be effective in stopping fibrosis of liver in a

Peppers and Parkinson's Disease

Did you know that nicotine in cigarette smoke actually had a benefit? Nicotine reduces the risk of developing Parkinson

Mental Activities More Helpful Than Vitamin Tablets in Preserving Mental Abilities

Keeping the brain active is the best way to preserve mental ability, suggests a recent study by researchers at the Uni

Psychopaths Lack Empathy as their Brains do not Process the Consequences of Pain, Finds a Study

The brain of a psychopath shows limited activity in the regions responsible for empathy, reports a recent study by p

Lack of Sleep may Lead to Cancer, Heart Disease and Diabetes

Evidence is mounting that lack of sleep can lead to metabolic disorders, heart disease, or even cancer. Though the e

Traveling Underground can be Harmful for Your Health

Traveling in a tube is not at all easy. A variety of annoyances are associated with such travel. Sandwiched between p

World Asthma Day 2013

Asthma is a common respiratory disease today, partly due to increase in urbanization and air pollution. According to

Chili Peppers may Aid Millions of Migraine Sufferers

There appears to be a link between how the skin reacts when rubbed with chili oil and what happens in the brain during

New Drug, Sofosbuvir, Found Very Efficient in Treating Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Sofosbuvir, a drug developed by Gilead Sciences, has been proven to be very effective in treating various subtypes of

Are Mobile Phones Contagious?

Experts from the Michigan University are of the opinion, people are more inclined to check their emails or message inbo

Store Powdered Eggs in your Cupboards

Infertility causes immense emotional and social trauma to a woman. Rising stress is an important cause of infertility

A New Variant of Bird Flu Virus Causes Serious Infection

The bird flu virus has caused panic in the recent years, with deaths reported due to the viral infection. A recent pa

World Hemophilia Day 2013

World hemophilia day is observed on the 17th of April each year. The theme for this year 2013, is "close the gap" of h

Child Smokers on Rise, Says Cancer Research UK

Scientists claim that in recent years there has been a rise in children consuming tobacco - an alarming figure of 50,0

Weight Gain Associated With Heart Disease

An increase in weight in women damages the heart, similar to that experienced with increasing age, according to a stu

Red Wine may not Serve its Purpose in the Obese

Overweight and obese persons do not get the much touted benefits of red wine. Resveratrol, a silent ingredient in red