Archive for March, 2008

Mid-life Belly crisis increases Risk of Dementia in later life

Friday, March 28th, 2008

According to a study, people with larger stomachs in their 40s are more likely to suffer from dementia when they reach their 70s.
The study involved 6,583 people aged 40 to 45 in northern California who had their abdominal fat measured. An average of 36 years later, 16 percent of the participants had been diagnosed […]

Red Wine could help Kill Cancer Cells

Friday, March 28th, 2008

US researchers have found that an antioxidant found in grape skins and thus red wine as well, can destroy pancreatic cancer cells.
The study found the antioxidant resveratrol crippled the energy core of the cancer cell at the mitochondrial level.
The study also showed cancer cells pre-treated with resveratrol and then irradiated induced the type of […]

The Human Brain can sense Calories in Food

Friday, March 28th, 2008

According to a new study, the human brain has a way of sensing calories in food, completely independent of the taste mechanism.
The discovery that the brain’s reward system is switched on by this “sixth sense” machinery could have implications for understanding the causes of obesity.
The findings suggest why high-fructose corn syrup, widely used […]

Apples may keep Colon Cancer away

Friday, March 28th, 2008

The saying that an apple a day can keep your doctor away has just taken on a stronger meaning as a new study has found that apple pectin and apple juice extracts have anti-carcinogenic effects on the colon.
German researchers led by Dr. Dieter Schrenk found that apples and apple juice enhance biological mechanisms that […]

A Bad Night’s Sleep makes Women Grumpier than Men, shows Research

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Anybody would be irritable after they fail to get good sleep at night. However, research has found that out of the two sexes, it is women who are grumpier after a bad night. Further, researchers have also found that poor sleep also affects women’s overall health more seriously than in men.
Boffins at Duke University […]

Ant Guts could help in the development of Effective Drugs

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Researchers have identified two key proteins that aid one of the two groups of pathogenic bacteria develop the protective coating that is their defense against the world.
The finding could result in the creation of new antibiotics against gram-negative bacteria, like E. coli and salmonella that would destroy these bacteria by disabling the mechanism […]

Technology can affect your Memory

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Nowadays, people cannot do without gadgets like a mobile phone, computer and the likes. But according to experts, too much dependence on such modern communication tools can leave you with a weakened sense of memory.
Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, vice-chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) said, “People who use tools to store information on their […]

Rodents can use to learn Tools finds Japanese Study

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

A Japanese study has found that even rodents can be trained to use tools and understand their functions. This study challenges the fact that only primates and a few species of birds are smart enough to do this.
For the study, six adult degus rodents were trained to use a tiny T-shaped rake to retrieve […]

Older Women need more Protein, shows research

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Research has shown that women find it harder than men to remain in shape as they age. So if all you women wish to stay fit even as you grow older you should eat plenty of protein. This is because according to new research women’s bodies find it much harder than aged men to […]

Holistic Ayurvedic Approach in the Management of Cancer

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

One of the most chilling words in existence - “CANCER” has become the modern plague. According to statistics Cancer is the leading cause of mortality in the world. Hence, the emphasis for all of us should be to find real solutions and to have a vision to heal the world from this tragic disease, since […]