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Honey can be used to treat and prevent chronic wound infections

Honey can be used to treat and prevent chronic wound infections

/ February 4, 2012 12:46 pm

Manuka honey could be effective at treating chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, researchers suggest. Streptococcus pyogenes is a normal skin bacterium that is frequently associated with chronic (non-healing) wounds. Bacteria that infect

One glass of milk a day could boost your memory power

One glass of milk a day could boost your memory power

/ February 3, 2012 8:03 pm

Drinking at least one glass of milk everyday could not only boost your intake of much-needed key nutrients, but it could also positively impact your brain and mental performance, experts suggest. A news study has found that adults with higher

Goa, Kerala best states in which to be born in India

Goa, Kerala best states in which to be born in India

/ February 3, 2012 7:56 pm

NEW DELHI: Goa and Kerala seem to be the best place to be born in India, while Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha are the worst. According to the latest Union health ministry data, Goa recorded the lowest infant mortality

Drinking diet soft drinks daily may lead to stroke, heart attack

/ February 2, 2012 7:50 pm

Individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at increased risk of suffering vascular events such as stroke, heart attack, and vascular death, a new study has warned.However, in contrast, it found that regular soft drink

Alarming rise in cancer cases in India: Expert

/ January 31, 2012 7:15 am

India is not yet prepared to fight cancer despite the nation adding about a million new patients annually, warns a top healthcare expert.”The number of cancer patients in India is rising alarmingly and from year 2020 onwards, the nation will

Eating mainly fish and chicken diet bad for you

Eating mainly fish and chicken diet bad for you

/ January 29, 2012 8:25 am

Health conscious women, who limit their diet to mainly chicken and fish, may face as many problems as those who binge on junk foods due to the presence of too little iron in both the diets, a new study has

Indo-western clothing originated in Goa: Wendell Rodricks

Indo-western clothing originated in Goa: Wendell Rodricks

/ January 28, 2012 11:33 am

The land of sun, sand sea is the inspiration behind fashion designer Wendell Rodricks’ new tome, Moda Goa: History and Style.  “Clothes are not just about draping yourself with something. Every piece of garment has a history behind it. In

Fruit and veggies may help ward off colon cancer

Fruit and veggies may help ward off colon cancer

/ January 28, 2012 7:01 am

A vital nutrient found in fruits and vegetables could protect against colon cancer, which is the second most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in the western world.  Luteolin is a flavonoid commonly found in fruit and vegetables. This compound has

Why teens are so moody

Why teens are so moody

/ January 25, 2012 7:06 am

Teenagers are more vulnerable to drug abuse and mood disorders because their brains function differently when they are enjoying themselves, scientists have suggested. A study of rats found more neurons were activated in adolescents’ brains when they received tasty treats

Happiest time on Christmas day is 1:55: Study

Happiest time on Christmas day is 1:55: Study

/ December 24, 2011 9:15 am

The happiest time on Christmas Day for most people is early afternoon, at 1:55 pm, a study has revealed.It emerged that people are completely happy only after presents have been opened, dinner has been cooked and served, and the children