Health

How to reduce the risk of depression? 

Healthy and Nutritious Fruits

Eat in the morning and daytime lots of fresh fruit and freshly squeezed fruit juices and especially food that is rich in tyrosine. Tyrosine is an amino acid and is the precursor of nor-epinephrine. Nor-epinephrine is a substance that makes you feel like you're working out a lot: relaxed yet active...Read Remaining News...

Shortage of sun can cause depression 

According to a Dutch study, 38.8 percent of men and 56.9 percent of women deficient in vitamin D. Such conditions not only lead to osteoporosis, but also to severe depression and other neurological problems...Read Remaining News...

Relaxing The Body with Lavender Tea

Lavender, bright purple flowers known to have a fragrance that aroused relaxed, calm the mind and comfort for the body. However, most people do not know if this lavender flowers can also be consumed...Read Remaining News...

US approves new weight-loss pill 

New weight-loss pill (Right)

US health regulators have approved a weight-loss pill for the first time in 13 years...Read Remaining News...

Drinking four or more cups of tea can lower the risk of middle-aged related diabetes

Four or more cups of tea can lower risk of diabetes

* Drinking one to three cups has little effect
* Four or more reduces risk 20%
* Four cups a day is British average

The British habit of tea-drinking can help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes - but only if you drink four or more cups a day...Read Remaining News...

NYC proposes ban on sale of oversized sodas

Shop keeper carrying large sodas

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in the city's restaurants, delis and movie theaters in the hopes of combating obesity - an expansion of his administration's efforts to encourage healthy behavior by limiting residents' choices...Read Remaining News...

Why I breast-feed my toddler

Time magazine shows the cover of the May 21, 2012 issue with a photograph of Jamie Lynne Grumet, 26, breastfeeding her 3-year-old son for a story on "attachment parenting."

How old is too old? Katie Hamilton says mothers should decide how long they want to breast-feed their children, not society...Read Remaining News...

Breast cancer is rare in men, but they fare worse

A surgery scar is seen on breast cancer survivor Robert Kaitz's left breast

CHICAGO (AP) -- Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say...Read Remaining News...

Add kidneys to list of things that can be recycled

Kidney (inner view)

CHICAGO (AP) -- It turns out you can recycle just about anything these days - even kidneys and other organs donated for transplants...Read Remaining News...

10 Foods That Can Lower Your Cholesterol

Low cholesterol foods

Had your annual physical lately? Here's a reason why you should: Even if you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, your cholesterol might be higher than you'd like...Read Remaining Article...

Migraine Headaches: New Guidelines Focus on Prevention

Doctor finds new guidelines on migraine headaches' prevention

From prescription pills to poisonous plants, plenty of treatments can help prevent migraines, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology...Read Remaining News...

Jillian Michaels: Foods That Burn Fat

Daily weight-loss Dose With Jillian Michaels

On 'Daily Dose With Jillian Michaels,' Jillian highlights a few foods that can help dieters burn fat and possibly even boost metabolism. Here's her list...Read Remaining news...

Yahoo! readers help raise more than $20,000 for cancer patient’s treatment 

Cancer Patient: Randy Cox

On Tuesday, we told you about 6-year-old Drew Cox, who in one day raised $10,000 for his dad Randy's cancer treatment—all through his lemonade stand...Read Remaining News...

8 Superfoods for Your Diabetes Diet 

Happy couple making diabetes diet

Managing Diabetes: The Diabetes Diet

A type 2 diabetes diet isn't just about what you shouldn't eat. Add these "superfoods" to give you an edge in managing diabetes....Read Remaining News...

Weight loss: Exotic African Fruit Extract Melts Away Pounds 

 

Weight loosing African Mango

— And Weight Loss Isn't the Best Part, Say Doctors

Move Over Weight Watchers, an exotic super fruit called 'African Mango' is quickly becoming America's hottest new way to lose weight...Read Remaining News...

Fewer Children Die In Accidents; Drug Overdoses Up, Report Shows 

Children

ATLANTA -- Accidents are killing far fewer children and teenagers than in the past, according to a new government report released Monday...Read Remaining News...

Earphones can kill you

Accident at Earphoned

Despite the number of fatalities from iPod oblivion (the act of walking on roads with earphones) Delhiites do not seem to be taking the menace seriously. We went out to explore...Read Remaining News...

Soda a day may see 20% rise in heart attack risk

Soft Drinks

MUMBAI: Tempting as it may be due to rising mercury levels but people having fizzy drinks daily are at 20% higher risk of getting heart disease than those who don't, a new study suggests...Read Remaining News...

Pumpkin Ravioli Recipe Wins $1M Pillsbury Bake-Off Prize

 Pumpkin Ravioli Recipe

Think your signature recipe is worth a million bucks? Christina Verrelli of Devon, Pennsylvania, learned Tuesday that her Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream isn’t just a crowd-pleaser; it’s a cash cow...Read Remaining News...

The inside story of the brain revealed at new exhibition

Brain

A major new exhibition looks at some of the great and gruesome things we have done to our grey matter over the course of human history...Read Remaining News...

Dark Chocolate Good For Those With Advanced Heart Failure

Delicious Chocolates

According to a study conducted by investigators at UC San Diego School of Medicine and VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS), a flavonoid called epicatechin, found in dark chocolate, enhanced mitochondria structure in individuals with advanced heart failure and type 2 diabetes after 3 months. The study is published this week by the journal Clinical and Translational Science...Read Remaining Article...

Vitamin D Intake May Reduce Fracture Risk In Girls

A man taking Vitamin D from the sun

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, published an article today showing that vitamin D intake can lower stress fracture risk in girls, especially in regards to injuries caused by high impact style activities...Read Remaining Article...

Hong Kong dentist to help check pharaoh's cavity

A Hong Kong Dentist relaxing at his chamber

(Reuters) - A Hong Kong dentist is wielding forceps to help reach for answers inside the last surviving example of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza...Read Remaining News...

How To Treat Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Surgery

Surgery remains the treatment most commonly practiced. The surgeon removes the tumor, which will be analyzed by the pathologist, to specify the size, aggressiveness, presence or absence of hormone receptors. These data are essential in choosing the treatment option. The type of surgery (total removal of the mammary gland, or lumpectomy) depends primarily on the clinical size of the tumor...Read Remaining Article...

Global drug industry tightens anti-corruption code

Drugs

(Reuters) - The global pharmaceutical industry is tightening its code of practice in a bid to stamp out bribery and corruption, particularly in emerging markets...Read Remaining News...

Why Broccoli Is Such A Superfood

Broccoli

Follow your mom's advice, and eat your broccoli!

Researchers from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University have discovered more insight into just how the green veggie helps to fight off cancer...Read Remaining Article...

Sex now deemed safe for most heart patients

Sex to relief heart

A new report from doctors in Houston is bringing good news to the majority of heart patients – if walking up two flights of stairs doesn’t make you breathless or cause chest pain, then it’s safe to have sex...Read Read Remaining News...

Woman with two vagina 'celebrates her quirky condition'

Hazel Jones on This Morning

A 27-year-old woman whose rare medical condition means she has two vaginas has revealed that she so relaxed with her body that she visits fetish clubs with her husband, according to reports...Read Remaining News...

7 Ways to Get a Flat Belly in 2012

Flat Belly

Are you sick of hiding your belly under baggy tops or buying your pants a size too big so your stomach won’t spill over the waistband? You’re not alone. The stomach is a major, if not the major problem area, for men and women...Read Remaining Article...

5 Surprising Causes of Acne

Acne free face

Can't determine what's triggering your breakouts? Check out these sneaky pimple producers — and find out which acne remedies will clear your complexion...Read Remaining News...

50 Secrets Your Nurse Won’t Tell You

Nurse giving advice to the patient

Dirty Little Secrets

1. "We're not going to tell you your doctor is incompetent, but if I say, 'You have the right to a second opinion,' that can be code for 'I don't like your doctor' or 'I don't trust your doctor.'" — Linda Bell, RN, clinical practice specialist at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses in Aliso Viejo, California...Read Remaining News...

 

How great sex can help you live longer

Great Sex

Everyone knows that good sex feels fabulous at any age. But what’s not as well known is that a regular roll in the hay can also add up to eight years to your life expectancy...Read Remaining News...

 

Your headphones can turn you deaf

Headphones

You could be turning deaf because of your headphones. Our expert lists a guide of what you should avoid while listening to your favourite tracks on the go...Read Remaining News...

 

7 Foods that cause body odour

Spices

Blamed on everything from genes, to cheap perfume, even occupation, or the type of food you ate, body odour can be crowned as the single biggest turning off factor in social interactions...Read Remaining News... 

 

'Strong is the new sexy': Fitness guru Jennifer Nicole Lee shows off her muscular physique on the beach

Jennifer Nicole Lee

Jennifer Nicole Lee is once again intent on sending out her inspirational fitness messages...Read Remaining News...

8 of the World’s Healthiest Spices & Herbs You Should Be Eating

Pepper

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D., Associate Nutrition Editor at EatingWell Magazine As a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor at EatingWell Magazine, I know that herbs and spices do more than simply add flavor to food. They let you cut down on some less-healthy ingredients, such as salt, added sugars and saturated fat, and some have inherent health benefits, many of which Joyce Hendley reported on for EatingWell Magazine...Read Remaining Article...

 

Exercise May Improve Memory in Fibromyalgia Patients
 

Exercise improved pain and memory in women with fibromyalgia, even without medication, suggests a new study. Researchers found that regular aerobic exercise decreased activity in memory and pain control areas of the brain. "The decreased brain activity ... suggests that the brain is working more efficiently," says study researcher Brian Walitt, MD, in a news release...Read Remaining News...

 

5 Major Health Threats That Your Dentist Can Predict

Laughing Teeth

When you look in your mouth you may see teeth that need whitening, but a dentist may see signs of heart disease. A study published in the Journal of Dental Research found that many dental problems can be signs of serious health complications...Read Remaining News...

 

Easy dinner recipes for the entire week

Chili Macaroni

 

Monday - Chili Macaroni This family favorite ground beef and pasta dinner recipe has wagon wheel macaroni and green beans in a spicy tomato sauce. With its short preparation and cooking time, you will be adding this one to your weeknight meal rotation. Plus, its a great way to get your kids to eat more green vegetables...Read Remaining Recipes...

 

The National AIDS Council for a tax on financial transactions

HIV Treatment

AFP - The National AIDS Council (NSC) considers "appropriate" to implement a tax on financial transactions and to develop other innovative financing to "halt the momentum of the epidemic "of AIDS through expanded access to testing and treatment...Read Remaining News...

The Burmese python, perhaps the key to healthy human heart

Burmese Python

AFP - The Burmese python, one of the largest snakes in the world, could hold the key to new treatments to prevent or combat human heart disease, U.S. researchers hope that the study was published Thursday. This reptile, which can measure up to nine meters long with a weight of 90 pounds, able to swallow a deer or an alligator, secretes fatty acids whose properties seem to work wonders on the heart, the work on show These pythons and mice by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder (west)...Read Remaining News...

 

Lung cancer: an X-ray does not reduce the annual mortality.

Lung cancer

AFP - The annual radiographs of the chest do not reduce mortality from lung cancer, according to a large clinical study presented Wednesday to the United States that shows the futility of this procedure...Read Remaining News...

 

Regular consumption of coffee reduces the risk of skin cancer.

Coffee

AFP - daily consumption of coffee reduces the risk of basalioma, the skin cancer the most common, according to a study published Monday in the U.S. which seems to confirm previous research conducted on mice. The authors of this study, women who drink more than three cups of coffee a day are in danger of developing a basalioma (or squamous basacellulaire) reduced by 20% compared to those consuming little or not at all. For the men - who seem less benefit from this protective effect without the reasons to be explained - consume more than three cups of coffee daily reduced by at least 9% their risk of developing skin cancer...Read Remaining News...

Diabetes: It Is Not About Excess Sugar
 

 

Most people misconstrue diabetes as a disease of sugar, when in fact; it is a disease of insulin and leptin signaling.

Leptin is a hormone responsible for controlling the appetite and body weight. The brain receives instructions from leptin on when to eat, how much to eat, and when to stop eating. Leptin helps to promote weight loss and prevents obesity caused by excessive eating which is greatly linked to diabetes...Read Remaining News...

 

Gene therapy and stem cells unite

Two of the holy grails of medicine - stem cell technology and precision gene therapy - have been united for the first time in humans, say scientists.

It means patients with a genetic disease could, one day, be treated with their own cells.

A study in Nature corrected a mutation in stem cells made from a patient with a liver disease...Read Remaining News...  

 The real way to cure heart disease is through your BLOOD.

 

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the world today and the most common way that we go about fighting it is through the use of cholesterol-lowering medications. Cholesterol has always been the first thing in mind whenever we speak of heart ailments. Western medicine continues to focus on acting agains...Read Remaining News...