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MSG, a type of salt that enhances flavour, has been used in oriental cooking for a century. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chinese takeaways could help fight dementia, says study

Sufferers who ate daily amounts of monosodium glutamate saw their memory improve.

27 Oct 2018 11:49 AM IST

The study found out that patients who did not take antibiotics had 178 days of time without cancer progression, while those who consumed antibiotics had only 97 days.

Antibiotics are 'avoidable trigger' for bowel disease: Study

This study helps explain the link through understanding the biological processes involved.

27 Oct 2018 11:05 AM IST

An infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), Tuberculosis (TB) generally affects the lungs. If left untreated, TB can be fatal.

Millions with high blood sugar face tuberculosis risk

Tuberculosis, a severe infection caused by bacteria in the lungs, kills almost as many people each year as HIV/AIDS and...

27 Oct 2018 9:45 AM IST

While protein supplements absolutely have their place, it is important to begin pooling data for foods and understanding the role they can play in these situations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cottage cheese as late night snack may boost health, says study

Study found having 30 grammes of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have positive effect on muscle quality,...

27 Oct 2018 9:30 AM IST

How sunbathing every other day impacts skin colour. (Photo: Pixabay)

How sunbathing every other day impacts skin colour

Giving skin tissue a day to recover from the rays has benefits, new study finds.

26 Oct 2018 8:12 PM IST

This is important because it adds to the body of literature that indicates that whole foods work just as well as protein supplementation (Photo: Pixabay)

Snacking on cottage cheese may have health benefits: study

Researchers specifically wanted to see if this food may have an impact on metabolic rate and muscle recovery.

26 Oct 2018 8:02 PM IST

Doctor invents make-up to protect people from acid attacks. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctor invents make-up to protect people from acid attacks

In recent years, acid attacks have been on the rise.

26 Oct 2018 7:14 PM IST

Obesity may have an impact on kidney transplant outcomes.(Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity may have an impact on kidney transplant outcomes

Here is what a new study has found.

26 Oct 2018 3:49 PM IST

Researchers discover link between acute kidney injury and dementia.(Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers discover link between acute kidney injury and dementia

Acute kidney injury is associated with long-term health problems including cardiovascular disease.

26 Oct 2018 3:05 PM IST

New study warns head, neck cancer survivors at high risk of suicide. (Photo: Pixabay)

New study warns head, neck cancer survivors at high risk of suicide

Close to one-half of head and neck cancer survivors become functionally disabled after completing treatment and are...

26 Oct 2018 2:18 PM IST

Weight loss surgery could prevent womb cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight loss surgery could prevent womb cancer, suggests new study

Inflammatory responses and insulin production change in obese women and can cause cells in the womb to grow.

26 Oct 2018 1:37 PM IST

Prostate cancer affects more than 40 lakh men annually worldwide and various reports reveal an increase in its prevalence in the coming years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Some BP drugs may increase lung cancer risk, says study

Use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor drugs (ACEIs) to lower BP is associated with an increased risk of lung...

26 Oct 2018 1:36 PM IST