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Obesity at younger age? Bariatric surgery may help
London: Researchers have found that surgical treatment of obesity is as effective for individuals who developed the disorder early, by the age of 20, as for those who have developed obesity later in life.
The results, published in the…
Olive oil in Mediterranean diet may help you live longer
New York: The Mediterranean diet, which is commonly referred to as a heart-healthy way of eating, has been linked to a number of potential health benefits, now researchers have found that olive oil in this diet may hold the key to improving…
Fat around arteries may be good for health
New York: Researchers have found that fat around our arteries may play an important role in keeping those blood vessels healthy.
The fat, known as perivascular adipose tissue, or PVAT, helps arteries do what scientists call "stress…
Drink tart cherry juice to improve exercise performance
Toronto: Tart cherry juice is known for reducing strength loss and improving muscle recovery after intensive exercise, and now researchers have found that it also helps in improving exercise performance.
The meta-analysis, published in…
Want to lose weight? Have big breakfast, light dinner
London: Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, a new study suggests.
The findings, published in the The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers at the…
Winter may be best time of year to conceive
New York: Couples are most likely to start conceiving in September but it's in late November and early December that they have the best chances of conceiving, say researchers.
First-of-its-kind study, accounts for when couples are most…
Eat fruit, vegetables for better memory, healthy heart
Sydney: Researchers have found that high consumption of fruit and vegetables is linked to lowered odds of memory loss and its co-morbid heart disease.
For the study, published in the International Journal of Public Health, the…
Saliva can predict excess body fat in teenagers
Rio de Janeiro: In addition to keeping the mouth moist and protecting us against germs, saliva can also be used for early detection of the risk of developing diseases associated with surplus body fat, a new study suggests.
For the…
Oppo smartwatch to feature curved 3D glass
Beijing: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is expected to launch its new smartwatch alongside the Find X2 flagship smartphone sometime next month, and now, the company Vice President Brian Shen has confirmed that the upcoming smartwatch…
Babies exposed to household cleaning products prone to asthma
Toronto: Early exposure of babies to household cleaning products is associated with the development of childhood asthma and wheeze by age 3 years, a new study suggests.
"Our study looked at infants, who typically spend 80 per cent-90 per…