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- Read more about Use of condoms lead to erection difficulties
Research indicates that the use of condoms may cause some men to experience erection difficulties. However, in a study of 479 heterosexual men who used condoms and were 18 to 24 years old, those who reported condom-associated erection problems were also more likely to experience more generalized erection difficulties.
- Read more about Positive Bioscience launch genomic tests in India
United States-based Myriad Genetics, the world's largest molecular diagnostic company, announced a strategic partnership with Positive Bioscience to offer the first of its kind molecular genomic testing in India. Genomic testing is still at an early stage in India and this partnership could revolutionise genomics testing in this country.
- Read more about In Women Breast Cancer Chances may Raise due to A glass of wine a day
Woman who drink a glass of wine a day are at increased risk for developing breast cancer, says a new research. A daily glass of wine increased the chances of breast cancer for women significantly, whether or not they smoked, since smoking is not linked to breast cancer. The research was published online by the British Medical Journal.
- Read more about Instant Oatmeal in Breakfast give satisfaction and control Appetite at Lunch
A new study has revealed that having instant oatmeal for breakfast give feelings of fullness and helps curb food intake at lunch. The study is published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
- Read more about Ebola vaccine found safe, Effective in Monkeys
A single dose of an experimental Ebola virus (EBOV) vaccine, currently undergoing testing in humans, completely protects monkeys against the current outbreak strain, when given at least seven days before exposure, scientists have found. The vaccine partially protects the cynomolgus macaques against the EBOV-Makona strain if given three days prior, researchers said.
- Read more about 75 Percent of Indian Population unaware of Hepatitis
With over 75 per cent of people in India being unaware about the existence of Hepatitis, the leading gastroenterologists of the country have decided to start an online data registry detailing the rising number of hepatitis patients. "The need of setting up a registry was felt as over 75 per cent of the people in India do not even know that a disease like hepatitis exists," said a senior doctor at AIIMS. "The aim is to keep a record of the number of people suffering from hepatitis and other liver diseases caused by it in the country," the doctor said.
- Read more about Eat Hot Chillies Daily to Stay in Shape As Hot Chillies can Prevent Overeating
According to a study, consumption of hot chillies can prevent overeating via an action on nerves in the stomach, thus curbing obesity in chilli lovers. The paper appeared in the journal PLOS ONE.
- Read more about Daily Aspirin Intake decrease the Risk of Bowel Cancer in overweight patients
A new study has revealed that a regular dose of aspirin can reverse the bowel cancer in overweight people. The study is published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.
- Read more about Study found Daughter's Birth Weight affected by Mother's Education and Marital Status
The researchers revealed that social factors such as a woman's education level and marital status before pregnancy can affect the birth weight of her daughters and granddaughters. The study findings tie social and biological factors together in determining causes for low birth weight. The study is published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
- Read more about Recurrence of Colon Cancer can be reduced by Caffeinated Coffee Daily Consumption
A new study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Center in Boston has revealed that drinking four or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily, or about 460 milligrams of caffeine, may significantly reduce the chances of recurrence of colon cancer in patients who were diagnosed with stage III of the disease. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.