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Most people want their doctor to think highly of them. They're worried about being pigeonholed as someone who doesn't make good decisions.

Here's why patients lie to their doctors

Study found 60 to 80 pc of people have not been forthcoming with their doctors about information that could be relevant to their health.

03 Dec 2018 8:39 AM

In recent years, studies of sperm quality in different countries have shown a decrease that could have consequences for the survival of the human species. (Photo: AFP)

Dietary, nutritional supplements may improve sperm quality

Infertility affects 15 percent of the world population and is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global health problem.

27 Nov 2018 6:58 PM

Researchers found more often teens and young adults had dinner with parents, their overall diets included more fruits and vegetables and less fast food, sugary beverages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even when families have issues, eating together can improve teen diets

More frequent family dinners were associated with more healthful eating among teens and young adults.

24 Nov 2018 9:18 AM

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Regulate eating, sleeping time to boost metabolism

Good eating and sleeping habits is very important to overall health.

09 Nov 2018 5:49 PM

Benefit of low-salt diet for heart failure uncertain

Heart failure happens when the heart muscle is too weak to effectively pump enough blood through the body.

07 Nov 2018 5:35 PM

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

Not enough fruits, vegetables to feed the planet: Study

Consumers would need to eat less meat, and the agri-food sector would have to produce more plant proteins for things to change.

29 Oct 2018 1:31 PM

Nutritional interventions that focus on reducing the inflammatory aspects of diet should be tested for halting the progression of CKD. (Photo: Pixabay)

This diet can put you at greater risk of kidney disease progression

The investigators found that individuals with pro-inflammatory diets had a higher risk of developing kidney failure.

27 Oct 2018 6:35 PM

Organic food-based diet could prevent cancer

Eating more organically grown foods is linked to a 34 per cent reduced risk of postmenopausal breast cancer.

23 Oct 2018 3:30 PM

Preventable heart disease may cause early death

High blood pressure, high cholesterol and unhealthy weight are contributing factors.

22 Oct 2018 5:38 PM

This diet will help save the planet

Sustaining a healthier planet will require halving the amount of food loss and waste.

21 Oct 2018 11:34 AM

Here are 8 ways to lose weight without diet or exercise.

8 ways for weight loss without diet or exercise

There are effective ways to reduce your weight, as well as to prevent weight gain in the future.

20 Oct 2018 12:39 PM

Professor Sarnyai said depression affects about one in seven people at some point in their lives. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here’s the link between diet and depression

Level of the fatty acid associated with depression and found in many takeaway foods was higher in people with ready access to fast food.

12 Oct 2018 8:22 AM

Patients with bipolar disorder may benefit from a balanced diet (Photo: AFP)

Weight and diet may impact response to treatment for bipolar disorder

Researchers measured BMI and then measured depression and how a person is able to function in their day to day life.

07 Oct 2018 2:13 PM

A Global Burden of Disease study published by WHO in 2016, says 22 per cent of lives lost among those between 15 and 49 years is because of cardiovascular diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: Proactive health strategies can counter cardiovascular disease risk

In India, five out of every 1,000 individuals aged between 15 and 19 do not report or have their heart disease diagnosed.

29 Sep 2018 8:51 AM

Heart is the most vital organ as it supplies blood to all the other organs of the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: 15 lifestyle changes for healthy heart

On World Heart Day, we tell you how you to go beyond good exercise and diets to take care of your heart.

29 Sep 2018 8:31 AM

Diets rich in carbs can help shed those extra kilos

Complex carbohydrates are naturally rich in fiber - a nutrient found in plant foods that add bulk to the diet without adding extra calories.

25 Sep 2018 9:18 AM

Fish-rich diets may boost brain development in babies

Previous findings that show how important a prospective mother's diet and lifestyle choices are for the development of her baby.

21 Sep 2018 1:46 PM

Study stressed that they had not proved the link and that more studies were needed before women should alter their diets. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating pasta during pregnancy doubles risk of kids getting Type 1 diabetes as teens

Study found more gluten women ate during pregnancy, higher chance their child would develop condition by age of 16.

20 Sep 2018 1:46 PM

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Here's how to manage diabetes during the festivities

Expert shares five key tips

12 Sep 2018 12:36 PM

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