High salt intake increases multiple sclerosis risk, finds study August 07, 2015 13:12
A new study suggests that eating too much salt intake may be risk factor in the development of multiple sclerosis. Researchers from the University of Vermont in Burlington fed a high salt diet or a…
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Gut bacteria can cause weight gain, finds study August 06, 2015 18:59
According to a recent study done by the researchers, it was revealed that gut bacteria may affect circadian rhythms and metabolism leading to weight gain in some people. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental and behavioural…
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Dementia drugs may cause unintentional weight loss, says study August 05, 2015 12:36
According to a study led by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), it was revealed that medication of one major disease could cause another major adverse effect on health. The study was led by…
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New class of drug could help fight against obesity, says study July 31, 2015 18:15
Scientists have developed a new class of compounds that could help fight against obesity by preventing absorption of fat particles. Newly developed compounds called ‘micelle sequestrant polymers’ are administered to mice, which captures fat particles…
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Coffee consumption linked to Alzheimer’s disease, says study July 30, 2015 18:22
Coffee has many health benefits. But increase consumption overtime may increase risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia, says new research. These findings were published in the Journal…
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Type 1 diabetics linked to dementia, study revealed July 28, 2015 15:35
Type 1 diabetes patients are at greater risk of developing dementia, according to a study performed by the lead author Rachel Whitmer. To find this, the researchers reviewed records of more than 490,000 who were…
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Diabetes drug ‘Actos’ not linked to bladder cancer risk July 27, 2015 13:53
Previous studies have suggested that the use of diabetic drug ‘Actos’ may increase the risk of bladder cancer. But the new study found no evidence for such an effect. The new research performed by the…
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Soybean oil can make people fat and diabetic, study finds July 24, 2015 13:28
The researchers from University of California at Riverside have revealed that soybean oil causes more obesity, diabetes, than fructose and coconut oil. The study was carried out in mice under the leadership of Assistant project…
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Missing night sleep can alter genes, study finds July 23, 2015 20:22
According to the research performed by Swedish team of scientists it was revealed that genes that control the biological clocks in cells throughout the body are altered after losing just a single night of sleep.…
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Mild drinking can cut disability in chronic pain patients July 22, 2015 17:20
Do you know the fact that alcohol consumption benefits chronic pain patients? It was revealed by the researchers from University of Aberdeen in Scotland. The study was carried out on 2, 239 with chronic widespread…
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Low cost ‘paper machine’ can diagnose cancer, study finds July 17, 2015 11:10
Cancer diagnosis is a costly process. But the scientists are now developing a portable low-cost paper machine for detection of cancer, infectious diseases and genetic conditions. By using materials that cost a less than two…
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Smart phone can detect your depression July 16, 2015 18:09
A new app was invented by the researchers from Northwestern University to detect your depression. For the study, the research team recruited 40 adult participants through a Craigslist posting. The Purple Robot, a sensor data…
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