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These findings can be scaled according to the human model to further explore the efficacy of caffeine-containing beverages, like coffee and tea, in aiding weight loss and cholesterol control. (Photo: ANI)

Caffeine can potentially control weight gain and cholesterol levels

Coffee, tea can keep you in shape this holiday season.

26 Dec 2019 11:48 AM

BJP MP Ganesh Singh on Thursday said that according to a research done by a US-based academic institution, speaking Sanskrit language on a daily basis boosts the nervous system and keeps diabetes and cholesterol at bay. (Photo: Twitter/ Ganesh Singh)

Speaking Sanskrit keeps diabetes, cholesterol at bay: BJP leader

More than 97 per cent of the languages in the world, including few Islamic languages, are based on Sanskrit, Singh said.

13 Dec 2019 10:02 AM

The researchers recruited 45 adult participants with overweight or obesity for the study. (Photo: ANI)

Adding avocado can help in lowering bad cholesterol

An avocado a day helps lower bad cholesterol.

29 Oct 2019 9:33 AM

In the years since, the guidelines have focused on the saturated fat found in foods like meat, butter and some packaged foods, saying it should be limited to 10% of calories. (Photo: AP)

Red meat: To eat or not to eat?

Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew.

14 Oct 2019 1:43 PM

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes them to become extremely weak. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Bone disease risk influenced by choelsterol lowering drug

Statins' dosage can increase or decrease osteoporosis risk.

02 Oct 2019 11:01 AM

The results showed that the HIV protein Nef is released from infected cells in vesicles that are then rapidly taken up by uninfected bystander white blood cells. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

HIV infection can damage bystander cells

Here's how HIV infection contribute to wide-ranging metabolic conditions.

29 Jul 2019 10:57 AM

NatureFresh starts new campaign

Interestingly, India is the heart issue capital of the world with over 60 per cent of the world's heart patients found in India.

22 Jun 2019 7:12 AM

The main source of red meat listed by the researchers was beef, while chicken served as the main white meat protein. (Photo: ANI)

White meat has great impact on cholesterol level

Study reveals that white meat is just as bad for health as red beef.

06 Jun 2019 10:31 AM

The findings suggested that moderate cholesterol intake or daily egg consumption are not associated with the risk of stroke. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Moderate cholesterol intake not associated with risk of stroke

Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke: Study.

21 May 2019 8:30 AM

Researchers found that soy protein reduced LDL cholesterol by three to four per cent in adults, a small but significant amount. (Photo: ANI)

Soy protein can reduce bad cholesterol

Soy protein lowers cholesterol by small but significant amount: Study.

07 May 2019 3:40 PM

the heart and brain seem to meet again in the fight against bad cholesterol. (Representational/Pixabay)

50 million people living with Alzeimer’s

Studies suggest that 50 million people worldwide living with Alzeimer's disease.

24 Apr 2019 10:38 AM

According to the researchers, people should keep dietary cholesterol intake low by reducing cholesterol-rich foods such as eggs and red meat in their diet. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Love eggs? Think twice

Daily consumption of eggs increases risk of heart diseases: Study.

17 Mar 2019 5:38 PM

Liver inflammation and scarring rates speed because of dietary fats.

High cholesterol food causes liver cancer, says study

Fats and cholesterol have a huge impact on functioning of white blood cell in liver.

28 Dec 2018 5:33 PM

High levels of cadmium was linked to a 41 per cent higher risk of elevated total cholesterol. (Photo: AFP)

Lead, mercury in blood raises cholesterol levels, says study

People with the highest level of lead had 56 per cent greater odds of having higher total cholesterol.

06 Nov 2018 9:59 AM

Adding cottonseed oil to your diet can lower cholesterol, finds study

Here is what a new study has found.

02 Nov 2018 11:34 AM

Bioactives are dietary compounds that can be beneficial to health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Have cocoa for a healthy heart, says study

According to the researchers, the two types of bioactives, called flavanols and procyanidins, behave differently in the body.

27 Oct 2018 5:50 PM

Mustard oil demonstrates strong Anti-Microbial property and is Anti-inflammatory in nature. (Photo: Pixabay)

8 health benefits of mustard oil that make it so popular

This oil carries a unique nutty flavour and packs a huge array of health benefits.

30 Aug 2018 5:14 PM

Almonds have been associated with lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as reduced hunger and weight gain. (Photo: AFP)

Snacking on almonds is best way to compensate for skipping breakfast, says study

Students who miss out on the morning meal have better blood sugar levels if they choose to snack on the nuts mid-morning.

25 Aug 2018 8:42 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Moderate 'bad cholesterol' levels tied to early death for healthy people

Life-style interventions have been associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes.

21 Aug 2018 6:56 PM

The video games funnel children’ competitive urges into various kinds of exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overweight children can slim down using video games

Special exercise video games helped overweight children drop pounds - and improve their cholesterol and blood pressure.

01 Aug 2018 8:54 AM

Some patients also choose the portfolio diet for ethical and environmental reasons, veggie diets generally have a smaller eco-footprint.

Portfolio diet can lower heart disease risk

The full findings are present in the journal- Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases.

28 Jul 2018 4:06 PM

Doctors have warned that trouble getting or keeping an erection should prompt men to immediately seek medical help. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men with erectile dysfunction twice as likely to have heart attacks, says study

Research further adds those who have trouble getting or keeping an erection are also more likely to suffer from cardiac arrest or stroke.

12 Jun 2018 4:43 PM

Study finds link between Vitamin D, cholesterol in children

Here is what a new study has found.

08 Jun 2018 2:07 PM

Chinese adults who ate an egg every day had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). (Photo: File)

An egg a day may keep the doctor away, study claims

An important limitation of this present study is that the people who consumed eggs regularly were much more affluent.

22 May 2018 12:54 PM

Among its various forms, gestational diabetes affects about three million women annually in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

All you need to know about gestational diabetes

It typically emerges between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, causing an increase in blood sugar levels.

12 May 2018 7:29 PM

Turns out, eggs don't break your heart

New study supports existing research that shows consumption of eggs has little effect on the levels of cholesterol.

07 May 2018 1:14 PM

From preventing cancer to lowering cholesterol, here are benefits of having mangoes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 10 health benefits of having mangoes

Mangoes are not only tasty, but that the “king of fruits” has quite a few health benefits as well.

02 May 2018 9:25 PM

‘Almonds in diet keep heart in good health’

A large multicenter study done in India estimated that nearly 72 per cent of Indians have low HDL-C levels," Dr Kalita added.

29 Apr 2018 6:19 AM

Fatty fish, camelina oil dish out good cholesterol

It can also help reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases.

19 Apr 2018 2:16 PM

Nutrition education improves diabetes

Some medical centres also practice this by offering weekly nutrition education classes and support groups for patients.

09 Apr 2018 12:54 PM

The discrepancy between cholesterol screening and medical treatment was most pronounced in younger patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Not many people treated for high cholesterol levels

Young adults may be less likely to think that they are at risk of cardiovascular disease.

27 Mar 2018 1:01 PM

Loosing more than 2 teeth in middle age increases heart disease risk

Here is what a new study has found.

23 Mar 2018 11:29 AM

Breaking myths about diagnostics

Myth 1 - Blood tests are for unhealthy people and I don't need them. They don't mean anything and the levels are inaccurate.

15 Mar 2018 11:30 AM

The minimum recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week reduces likelihood of death in older males. (Photo: Pixabay)

Almost any amount of exercise may help older men win longevity race

This is encouraging for older adults, as it is easier for them to reach the target without worrying about sustaining activity in bouts.

03 Mar 2018 11:28 AM

The study found that a vegetarian diet that included eggs and dairy or with Mediterranean diet would help keep the heart healthy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low-cal vegetarian and Mediterranean diets may both help heart health

These aren’t the only diets that can promote heart health, however.

28 Feb 2018 8:55 PM

New statistics show that the middle-aged, between 40 to 69, make up 38 per cent of stroke victims in the UK alone. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity crisis sees stroke victims getting younger

New study finds that people aged between 40 and 69 now make up nearly forty per cent of patients worldwide.

02 Feb 2018 2:02 PM

Scientists discovered that boosting mice cholesterol levels spurred intestinal stem cells to divide more quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating high-cholesterol diet may up colon cancer risk: study

The stem cells ability to multiply increased in both groups.

27 Jan 2018 12:21 PM

Consuming coconut oil daily cuts heart disease risk

Consuming coconut oil daily for just four weeks may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

14 Jan 2018 5:23 PM

Current guidelines from the US National Cholesterol Education Program describe LDL-C levels that are above 160 mg/dL as "high." (Photo: Pixabay)

Half of middle-aged people have hardened arteries, finds study

High level of 'bad cholesterol,' is the main reason why apparently healthy individuals suffer heart attacks or strokes in middle age.

12 Dec 2017 8:24 AM

Time is brain: Recognise stroke symptoms and act quickly

Read on to find out more.

27 Oct 2017 6:04 PM

Engineered proteins lower body weight in rats, primates

Here is what researchers discovered.

19 Oct 2017 12:49 PM

Meditation can be considered as an adjunctive lifestyle intervention in those interested in this practice (Representational Image)

Meditation may help prevent heart disease, say experts

Meditation may be associated with decreased levels of stress, anxiety and depression, and improved sleep and overall wellbeing

05 Oct 2017 8:01 AM

The study was conducted over a six-year period. The results showed that high levels of HDL in the bloodstream increased the risk of death by 68 per cent in women, and 106 per cent in men.

Health and you: Too much good cholesterol is also too bad

“While cholesterol cannot be the only factor for cardiovascular diseases, it is definitely one of the markers for the same,” says Dr Aanand.

10 Sep 2017 2:21 AM

Cholesterol drug reduces death in men without heart disease

Here's what researchers found.

07 Sep 2017 1:40 PM

Tests women ought to undergo after 30s

Welcome to your 30s women!

29 Aug 2017 6:46 PM

Vegetarian diets could help lower your cholesterol: study

Find out why.

23 Aug 2017 12:36 PM

The findings give insight into the mechanisms that govern human susceptibility to infectious disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Statins may help fight typhoid, malaria, says study

According to researches, a common cholesterol-lowering drug could help fight a host of diseases by clearing out bacteria from the system.

23 Aug 2017 8:09 AM

Eat according to blood type to keep yourself healthy

The 'Blood Type' diet is based on eating specific foods that have various benefits.

20 Aug 2017 9:52 AM

Eating lots of fatty and sugary foods triggers inflammation in the liver and the body responds by sending immune cells to neutralize the threat (Photo: Pixabay)

Experimental new drug may reverse effects of obesity-related liver disease

Drug which has been well tolerated in animals has research team planning further testing in order to move into early phase human trials.

04 Aug 2017 8:49 AM

Patients who screen positive for depressive symptoms need to receive interventions. (Photo: AFP)

1 in 3 hospitalised patients suffers from depression: Study

Researchers analysed data from 20 studies on depression screenings in hospitals for the study.

03 Jun 2017 1:25 PM

The number of cancers of the gallbladder and bile ducts in Asia were comparable to those in the West.

Diabetes raises risk of cancer death in Asians

Diabetes was associated with a 26 per cent increased risk of death from any cancer in Asians.

13 Mar 2017 12:58 AM

The possibility of predicting the sex of the baby in early pregnancy has long been a topic of public fascination.

Mother’s low blood pressure predicts the sex

Higher maternal blood pressure before pregnancy emerged as an independent predictor of subsequently delivering a boy.

14 Jan 2017 4:52 AM

Don’t eat foods that are high in calories such as deep-fried samosas, papads and puri.

Keep the festival blues at bay

Avoid heavy indulgence in food and drink during the upcoming festival season to keep away a host of ailments.

26 Dec 2016 1:00 AM

The increased intelligence is due to the amount of Omega 3 fats required to get a big bum in the first place.

Women with big bums are healthier

Women with larger bottoms are more likely to have lower levels of cholesterol and produce more hormones to metabolise sugar.

29 Nov 2016 12:09 AM

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