Vitamin A may turn back the clock on breast cancer
Washington: A derivative of vitamin A, known as retinoic acid, found abundantly in sweet potato and carrots, helps turn pre-cancer cells back to normal healthy breast cells, a new study has found. The research could help explain why some clinical studies have been unable to see a benefit of vitamin A on cancer: the vitamin does not appear to change the course of full-blown cancer, only pre-cancerous cells, and only works at a very narrow do
Cooking meat with beer may protect you from cancer
Washington: Beer, when used as a marinade, can help reduce the formation of potentially harmful cancer-causing substances in grilled meats, scientists have found. Previous studies have shown an association between consumption of grilled meats and a h
Stress may double woman's risk of infertility
Washington: Stress can delay pregnancy and double the risk of infertility in women, scientists have warned. Researchers found that women with the highest levels of stress biomarkers in their saliva have more problems getting pregnant than
Depression, anxiety may lead to teeth loss
Washington: Depression and anxiety may be associated with dental decay and tooth loss, a new study has claimed. Tooth loss from caries and periodontal disease is an outcome from complex, chronic conditions. Several biopsychosocial factors are involve
Saturated fat may not cause heart disease
London: Eating ghee or butter, high in saturated fats, may not increase the risk of heart disease, an Indian-origin scientist has claimed, challenging the medical guidelines that urge people to avoid the ‘unhealthy’ fat. A new study found
Married women less likely to die from heart disease
London: Married women are 28 per cent less likely to die from heart disease than unmarried women, a new Oxford study has claimed. This is despite the fact that marriage makes no difference to women's chances of developing heart disease in the first p
Obese teenage girls are lower academic achievers: Study
London: Obese adolescent girls have lower academic attainment levels throughout their teenage years, according to a new study. The results of the research conducted by the Universities of Dundee, Strathclyde, Georgia and Bristol showed that girls who
New drugs could spell end of painful eye jabs
London: Drugs used to treat blindness-causing disorders could be successfully administered by eye drops rather than unpleasant and expensive eye injections, according to new research. The study led by University College London (UCL) scientists could
Hangovers don't deter you from drinking soon!
Washington: Having a hangover does not discourage people from drinking soon after sleeping it off, a new study has found. Many people believe that hangovers might delay subsequent drinking through pain and discomfort, or perhaps hasten drinking to re
