Health

Circumcision Prevents HIV infection by 60 Percent

August 12, 2010 / 9 Comments

Can circumcision really help in preventing HIV AIDS infection? It has been a point of interest for both the general population as well as the scientists if the age old custom of circumcision is actually useful as a HIV prevention or not. Recently concluded studies over the subject have provided answers.
10 Myths About Pregnancy And Getting Pregnant Explained

August 11, 2010 / 1 Comment

There are many myths about pregnancy and getting pregnant. However as the word itself says, they are myths. The road to motherhood is a beautiful time for any woman. However the joy of it comes laced with a lot of fear inducing myths that have been handed down over generations. Here we bust 10 of the most commonly encountered myths of pregnancy.
10 Natural Ways To Protect Against H1N1

August 6, 2010 / 5 Comments

There are many natural ways to protect yourself against the H1N1 flu virus (also known as Grippe A in French). The past few months have seen widespread outbreak of Swine Flu on a global level. The H1N1 influenza virus infection, also known more commonly as the Swine Flu is a disease of the respiratory system in the pigs that can be contracted by humans when exposed directly to pigs.
Sit Longer Die Earlier – Study Shows

July 25, 2010 / 1 Comment

Sit longer and die earlier! A new scientific study shows that the longer you sit during your life, the earlier will your life story comes to an end and that is so sad for your poor ‘sitting’ soul. So stand up while you read this bad news.
Obesity at 20 Year Old Reduces Lifetime by 8 Years

July 18, 2010 / 2 Comments

Did you know that obesity at the age of 20 somehow reduces your lifespan by 8 years? Well if you were to live till 60 year old, then by being obese at 20 year old, you will most probably die at 52 itself! Ok, that is of course the theoretical part.
Blood Test To Predict Start Of Menopause

June 28, 2010 / 3 Comments

The start of menopause in women can be predicted by a simple blood test according to Researchers from the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The research was led by Dr. Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani and began in 1998.
Sunlight & Vitamin D Prevents Respiratory Diseases

June 23, 2010 / 4 Comments

Vitamin D acquired via Sunlight has a beneficial effect against respiratory illnesses according to a recent study by researchers at the Greenwich Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine. Exposing your body to early morning sunlight allows vitamin D to get absorbed.
2 Cups of Tea or Coffee Daily Prevent Heart Diseases

June 22, 2010 / 12 Comments

A daily intake of tea or coffee can prevent heart diseases according to a 13 years long study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study mentions that drinking 2 to 4 cups of hot tea or coffee with a minimum amount of milk on a daily basis can be beneficial for your heart.
North Korea Super Drink – Brain Cells Growth and Anti Aging

June 7, 2010 / 18 Comments

A Brain Cells Growth and anti aging drink called Super Drink has been manufactured by a North Korea based company called Moranbong Carbonated Fruit Juice Joint Venture Company. This was announced today by a North Korea news agency.