• Firm handshakes can predict life span
    • The strength of a handshake, often considered as a sign of confidence, is among simple physical capability tests which can predict the survival rate in the elderly. According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, the elderly with the ...
    • Vitamin B cuts dementia risk: Study
    • Despite the controversial results about the efficacy of vitamin B in overcoming Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests the supplements are effective. While an average brain shrinks at a rate of ...
    • Men more prone to memory problems
    • Mild cognitive impairment, considered a precursor of Alzheimer’s disease, is more common in men and is believed to be more likely to develop at younger ages. The gender differences were somewhat surprising to us because ...
    • Non-stick pans linked to high cholesterol
    • Despite the general belief, a new study says exposure to non-stick frying pans and to waterproof fabrics is linked with increased cholesterol levels in children. Previous studies had reported that chemicals such as ...
    • Shakespeare’s 3D image to be unveiled
    • The History Channel is slated to unveil a new 3D image of British playwright William Shakespeare, which is said to be the first to resemble the poet. The picture will be revealed in the TV documentary Death Masks, which is to be ...
    • Israel deprives inmates of medical care
    • Israel has decided to deprive six ailing Palestinian prisoners of direly-needed medical care and place them under strict confinement. The Israeli prison service has chosen to ...
    • UN, NGOs to focus on global health
    • The annual conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will focus on global health with an emphasis on greater NGO involvement. The 63rd joint conference of the UN department of public information and NGOs, which ...
    • Omega-3 rich butter not heart tonic
    • Adding margarine enriched with omega-3 oils to the diet of patients with a history of heart attacks does not protect them against a second attack, a new study says. Previous studies have considered ...
    • Top red flag cancer signs identified
    • Scientists have identified eight key signs of cancer, hoping to promote early detection of the condition and improve the quality of life in the sufferers. There are more than 200 different types of cancer, all of which are characterized with ...
    • Black rice may be cheap source of antioxidants
    • Blueberries and blackberries have high levels of antioxidants, which help the body deal with potentially dangerous cellular oxidation, but scientists say they’ve also found a cheaper source of antioxidants for consumers: black rice ...
    • Water before meal causes weight loss
    • Drinking one or two glasses of water before each meal can help an individual shed the extra pounds off through curbing his/her appetite, a new study says. According to the study presented at ...
    • Good relationship with dad can help fight stress
    • Do you remember playing games with your dad or having heart-to-heart talks? For men, many years later, that turns out to be important. The relationship you had with your father, and the way that you ...
    • Global warming ups heart attack risk
    • While global warming is believed to upset the natural balance of the world leading to various malefic in different places, it can also increase the number of heart events. Latest figures have revealed a considerable increase in the number of ...
    • Key to good night sleep discovered
    • US researchers have discovered the mechanism through which individuals manage to sleep peacefully despite the sounds of telephones ringing, road and air traffic noises. According to the study published in Current Biology, a process in the brain known ...
    • Lebanon hails Hezbollah revelations
    • Lebanese politicians have hailed evidence presented by Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah on Israel’s involvement in the murder of late Premier Rafiq Hariri. There is valuable evidence and is ...
    • Spinal fluid spots Alzheimer’s: Study
    • Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed with up to 100% accuracy several years before its onset by measuring certain proteins in spinal fluid, a new study has revealed ...
    • Thyroid disease, strabismus linked
    • Individuals suffering from thyroid disorders are placed at a greater risk of developing strabismus or lazy eyes, new studies suggest. Strabismus, a disorder in which the eyes do not ...
    • Lifestyle changes cut dementia rates?
    • It may be possible to lower the incidence of dementia by reducing rates of diabetes and depression, boosting education, and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, according to a new study. The exact cause of dementia hasn’t been pinpointed, but ...
    • Chili pepper lowers blood pressure
    • Apart from its painkilling effects, capsaicin -- the compound responsible for the burning sensation of chili peppers-- can help lower blood pressure levels. Previous studies have reported that chili peppers can not only alleviate chronic pain and ...
    • Extra weekend sleep boosts brain
    • While getting extra sleep in weekends was long thought to be useless, a new study points out its benefits in boosting the brain power in the coming working week. Sleep deprivation is associated with not only ...
    • Eye movements predict autism in family
    • Close relatives of individuals suffering from autism have subtle differences in their eye movements, pointing out that autism runs in families, a new study finds. Autism, a complex brain disorder usually diagnosed in ...
    • Effects of lost sleep tend to linger‎
    • Sleeping more hours to make up for chronic lack of sleep, may not be enough to cure its negative effects, as neurobehavioral impairments linger, a study shows. In the findings of the largest laboratory-based sleep-study restriction experiment, which ...
    • HDL loses power after LDL treatment
    • The predictive value of HDL cholesterol in detecting vascular conditions disappears following treatment-induced low levels of LDL, a new study finds. Previous studies have reported that lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and ...
    • Bone scan predicts prostate cancer risk
    • Bone scans can help identify individuals at risk of developing aggressive prostate tumors in the long run, a new study suggests. Previous studies have reported the increased rate of bone ...
    • Obese moms risk lactation delay
    • First-time mothers who are overweight or older than 30 are more likely to experience a delay in their full breast-milk production, a new study finds. Colostrum, a precursor to breast milk, is commonly secreted after labor until the ...
    • Soda drinks up premature labor
    • Regular consumption of artificially sweetened beverages, promoted as a healthy alternative to sugary sodas and juices, increases the risk of premature births. Previous studies have linked excessive intake of ...
    • Men face miscarriage depression too
    • Despite the general belief, a new study says men also suffer emotionally when their partner experiences a miscarriage but they recover more quickly from the distress. For long, many believed that men do not ...
    • Indian seeks to set ear hair record
    • An Indian man is attempting to enter the Guinness Book of World Records for a second time for having the longest ear hair in the world. The 55-year-old Radhakant Bajpai, a resident of ...
    • Too much sitting ups death risk
    • Couch potatoes, regardless of the time they spend exercising, are more vulnerable to die from different conditions, a new study suggests ...
    • Cholesterol, depression linked to gender
    • While cholesterol increases the risk of depression in the elderly, it may affect men and women differently, a new research indicates. Previous research has suggested that dysfunctional blood flow to ...
    • Cell phone use ups tinnitus risk
    • Despite the discrepant results on the health concerns of cell phones, a new study says the device increases the risk of tinnitus or constant ringing in the ear ...
    • Larger heads less prone to dementia
    • Individuals with larger heads are less prone to dementia; nutrition, injury or infection in early life, therefore, can predict one’s risk of developing the disease. According to the study published in Neurology, individuals with Alzheimer are ...