Diet soda may keep colon cancer from recurring: Researchers

20 Jul, 2018

New York, July 20: People who drank diet soda after being treated for colon cancer are less likely to see a recurrence than those who didnt drink artificially-sweetened drinks, claims a Yale University study.

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Watching food advertisements by parents leads to greater consumption of junk food by their children, as the kids often have distorted views on what constitutes a healthy meal, researchers have found.

Small lifestyle changes lower risk of strokes ( 20 Jul, 2018)

A recent study has shown that making small changes in lifestyle could reduce risk of strokes.

Yoga not just for body, but also brain: Researchers ( 20 Jul, 2018)

The enormous benefits that regular practice of yoga yields in increasing the flexibility of the body is well known. Researchers now show that a 20-minute session of yoga significantly boosts brain activity immediately afterwards.

Heart ailments, diabetes lead to diseased brain ( 20 Jul, 2018)

A recent study has shown that people suffering from type 2 diabetes and heart disease are at an increased risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases.

'Physical work leads to extreme sleep conditions' ( 20 Jul, 2018)

People who work in jobs that are physically demanding experience extremes of sleeping habits, according to a US research.

Pakistan takes lessons from India in combating polio ( 20 Jul, 2018)

Pakistan is taking oral vaccination tips from India, which has been polio-free for over two years, and wants to replicate its success story, the head of the neighbouring country's polio programme says.

Bird flu toll rises to 38 in China ( 20 Jul, 2018)

A man in Shanghai died from the H7N9 strain of bird flu Friday, raising the toll from the virus in China to 38.

Ban tobacco advertising to reduce consumption: WHO ( 20 Jul, 2018)

Banning tobacco advertising and sponsorship is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce tobacco consumption, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

First puff of smoke: Age of onset falling ( 20 Jul, 2018)

Vulnerable and curious youngsters make for a "soft target" for tobacco companies who glamourise their product, said experts as the age of onset of experiment with cigarettes or other form of tobacco worryingly fell to a startling 11-12 years.