Eat fruit, vegetables for better memory, healthy heart
Researchers have found that high consumption of fruit and vegetables is linked to lowered odds of memory loss and its co-morbid heart disease.
Starting school late reduce car crashes, improve teen safety
Parents and teachers, please take note. Researchers have found that later school start times were associated with a significant drop in vehicle accidents involving teenage drivers.
Every child's future under threat from climate change: Report
The health and future of every child and adolescent worldwide is under immediate threat from ecological degradation, climate change and exploitative marketing practices that push fast food, sugary dri
Cabinet okays Bill to protect women's reproductive rights
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill 2020', intended to protect women's reproductive rights.
Moderate intensity exercise can boost memory performance
Researchers have found that moderate intensity exercise such as brisk walking, water aerobics or cycling can have the most beneficial effect on memory performance.
Saliva can predict excess body fat in teenagers
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 sug
Babies exposed to household cleaning products prone to asthma
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.
Mediterranean diet can reduce frailty in old age: Study
Researchers have found that eating a Mediterranean diet for a year could help keep the mind sharp and reduce frailty in old age.
Czech Republic confirms second bird flu outbreak
The Czech Ministry of Agriculture on Monday confirmed the second outbreak of avian influenza this year in the central Czech region of Pardubice.
Vaccine misinformation is more likely on social media
Researchers have found that people who rely on social media for information were more likely to be misinformed about vaccines than those who rely on traditional media.
Apple Watch helps save life of teen athlete
An Oklahoma teen athlete, Skylar Joslin, has credited his Apple Watch for saving his life after the device notified him of his abnormally rapid heart rate.
Follow plant-based diets for better heart health
Reducing animal product intake and following a primarily plant-based diet can decrease the risk of heart disease, say researchers, adding that it's because plant-based food minimises the negative effe