Moderate carbohydrates diet may lower mortality risk
The study suggests that not all low-carbohydrate diets appear equal, eating more animal-based proteins and fats from foods instead of carbohydrate was associated with a greater risk of mortality.
Aug 17, 2018, 17:16 PM IST
Chronic diseases raise cancer, mortality risk
According to the study, published in the journal BJM, chronic diseases are not targetted in the current cancer prevention strategies.
Feb 05, 2018, 18:44 PM IST
Women suffering with migraine at increased mortality risk
The findings showed that women who reported a migraine had a greater risk for major cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, strokes and angina -- chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Jun 05, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
Combination of insulin, diabetes pill can cut mortality risk
Insulin when taken in conjunction with metformin -- a cheap and common drug that helps control blood sugar levels -- has the potential to reduce mortality risk and heart attacks in people with Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
May 06, 2016, 16:07 PM IST
Can your saliva predict if you will die early?
Ever thought if your saliva could predict if you will die early? Well, it may be a possibility.
Dec 24, 2015, 11:52 AM IST
Transcendental meditation lowers BP, heart and mortality risks
Since the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the enzyme telomerase in 1984, identifying other biological molecules that lengthen or shorten the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes has been slow going.
Dec 03, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
Weight discrimination may cut short your life
The results confirm previous studies that had indicated that teasing a person to lose weight has the opposite effect over the long-term.
Oct 16, 2015, 12:02 PM IST
