How science says we can help stave off dementia

September marks World Alzheimer's Month with September 21 dedicated to World Alzheimer's Day, as charities and organizations around the world try to continue to raise awareness of the condition, which is the most common form of dementia. Here we round up some of the recent research which suggests science-backed ways to try and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease and help us all age healthier.
21 September 2017, 13:22 PM

Understanding Alzheimer’s disease: Tackling it effectively

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. A noticeable global rise in the number of sufferers from the disease, which does not yet have a
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Antidepressants should be continued for at least a year after treatment response

Patients with anxiety disorders who respond to antidepressants and then stop treatment face increased risk for relapse in the year after
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Salt intake is associated with a risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Sodium intake may be linked to an increased risk of developing both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Latest estimates for global causes of death and disease

The Global Burden of Disease study (GBD) published its latest global estimates for the state of the world’s health in The Lancet. The
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Better targeting of obesity surgery

A new method of analysing subcutaneous fat may allow doctors to better predict which patients will respond well in terms of weight loss
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Hillary Clinton demonstrates 'alternate nostril breathing' during interview

Hillary Clinton showed off just how she has been handling her loss to President Donald Trump since the 2016 election while promoting her new campaign memoir, reports the Daily Mail Online.
14 September 2017, 07:01 AM

Breastfeeding associated with reduced endometriosis risk

A longer duration of breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk for endometriosis in the mother, according to a study in The BMJ.
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

3-4 servings of fruits and vegetables more realistic target for health

Eating three to four servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day (375-500g) achieves a similar benefit against the risk of mortality
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A Bangladeshi researcher at the forefront of fight against liver cancer

Dr Devanand Sarkar’s ground breaking research that uncovered the mechanism of development of liver cancer is now in the spotlight
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Heart attack vs. cardiac arrest: What is the difference?

Cardiac arrest, sometimes called sudden cardiac arrest, means that your heart suddenly stops beating. This cuts off blood flow to the
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Headaches: When to worry

Everybody has experienced some sort of headache during their daily life, sometimes it has just nagging discomfort but it may be so severe that it could disrupt your daily activities or make you home bound, not getting any interest in anything.
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

New research confirms exercise during pregnancy can be both safe, beneficial

A new Spanish study is encouraging women to exercise during pregnancy, after finding that working out can have clear advantages for both mother and baby.
6 September 2017, 07:22 AM

Is a modern lifestyle giving you aches and pains? 5 expert tips for healthier pain management

A new nationwide survey commissioned by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) in conjunction with September's Pain Awareness Month has found that millennials' love of technology and fitness is causing many to suffer from aches and pains such as eye strain, neck aches, hand or finger pain, wrist or arm pain, migraines and sports injuries.
2 September 2017, 15:45 PM

Ashoka Bangladesh's Youth Venture programme

Ashoka Innovators for the Public Youth Venture recently selected its cohort of young social innovators between the ages of 12-20 from across Bangladesh as role models for youth.
31 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Secret to longevity lies in healing body, says Singaporean doctor

The secret to longevity lies in healing the body, says a Singaporean doctor.
28 August 2017, 04:42 AM

Late stage cancer remission technology

Praava Health, a health startup focusing on patient-centric care, organised a seminar yesterday on the breakthrough CAR T Cell
26 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Screening reduces mortality for detectable type 2 diabetics

Studies published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) show that screening for type 2
26 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Cancer-fighting super foods

All the studies on cancer and nutrition point to eating plant-based foods for their phytonutrients and other special compounds. Aim
26 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Men may have a biological clock too

While scientists and doctors have long known that a woman's chances of having a child drop the older she gets, a new study suggests
26 August 2017, 18:00 PM