A petition by a lesbian couple seeking protection from the Madras High Court has put the judge hearing the case more pressure than the petitioners themselves. The judge has booked a session with a councilor to understand the intricacies involved and not hiding the fact that at the time heRead More →
A four-year college degree is becoming the key to living a longer life in the United States, a new study reported by HealthDay argues. In fact, education appears to be a more potent factor in determining lifespan leading to longevity now than race, researchers say. In the study, white andRead More →
If a nice hot cup of tea sounds good to you, there’s even more reason to enjoy one now. Scientists have gained new insight into how tea helps lower blood pressure, perhaps pointing the way to new types of blood pressure medications. The researchers found that certain compounds in bothRead More →
India in 2021 and its citizens at work A perfect example of social media can make life easier for people has been seen on twitter this week. How the magic of social media can spring surprises cannot better manifest than this story of the Prime Minister’s office connecting with theRead More →
A low haemoglobin count, older age and high BMI are possible risk factors for developing nerve damage after cancer treatment, a UNSW-led study has found. Being older, overweight and having low haemoglobin levels (fewer red blood cells) could increase a patient’s risk of developing debilitating nerve damage following chemotherapy, aRead More →
Globally, how to sleep is Googled nearly four million times per month. We know certain activities before bed can help relax us (DIYS.com), but can we improve our sleep quality with everyday variables such as pyjamas? We can say nudity improves sleep. With so many styles to choose from, expertsRead More →
It is never too late to commit to caring for our most precious organ. Heart disease remains the number one killer in the Western world. Cardiovascular disease, or more accurately coronary artery disease (CAD), kills more Americans each year than cancer and respiratory diseases combined, according to the American HeartRead More →
Patients with chronic kidney disease who stop using a class of common blood pressure medications may lower their risk for dialysis, but they also raise their odds of cardiovascular disease, a new study finds. The blood pressure medicines in question are called renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RAS inhibitors), which include bothRead More →
While researchers continue to try to find the key that unlocks the cause of Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests that what a person eats could make a difference. Researchers in Canada found a strong correlation between eating either a Mediterranean diet or the MIND diet (which combines elements of the MediterraneanRead More →
If you’ve ever wondered why the French have such a low rate of heart disease despite their love of rich food, it may be a secret supplement found in their wine. Dr. Stephen Sinatra, the renowned cardiologist, says that resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, is such a powerfulRead More →