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According to the World Health Organization an estimated 2.5 million deaths a year could be prevented if people reduced their consumption of salt to its recommended level of 5g. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why people cannot stop eating potato chips

Research conducted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston discover specific group of neurons that increase...

2 Oct 2017 2:07 PM IST

$Blood pressure is often known as the \silent killer\ because it is hard to detect. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Four natural ways to lower blood pressure

Most people with high blood pressure will not experience any symptoms. It is often known as the "silent killer" for this...

29 Jan 2018 4:49 PM IST

A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. (Photo: Pixabay)

A daily dose of baking soda can do wonders!

A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid...

25 April 2018 4:52 PM IST

An excess intake of salt may result in hypertension, but conversely, if you can control the blood pressure, you can definitely cut down the chance of renal failure (Photo: AFP)

High sodium diet may increase mortality risk: Study

Sodium is notoriously hard to measure.

2 July 2018 5:45 PM IST

People who consumed more than 13.7 grams of salt daily had a two times higher risk of heart failure compared to those consuming less than 6.8 grams (Photo: AFP)

Study finds salt linked to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy...

Sodium is found not only in salt, but also in a variety of foods such as bread, milk, eggs, meat and shellfish.

7 March 2018 8:11 AM IST

A cloud of a vapourised rock called synestia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Moon formed from donut-shaped cloud of vapourised rock: study

Tests have shown that the Moon is far less abundant in many volatile elements that are relatively common on Earth.

1 March 2018 3:57 PM IST

Use a broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB) sunscreen SPF 30 or above, which must also be non-comedogenic and non-allergic. (Photo: Pixabay)

Get soft, supple skin this summer

Use a broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB) sunscreen SPF 30 or above, which must also be non-comedogenic and non-allergic.

24 March 2018 3:56 PM IST

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds eating fast food linked to infertility in women

Women who rarely or never ate fast food have 8 pc risk of infertility, while those who do have double the risk.

10 May 2018 8:49 AM IST

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Higher salt intake can kill you

Sodium intake can be measured using a spot test to determine how much salt has been excreted in a person's urine sample.

24 Jun 2018 11:34 AM IST

The most important part is to cut back on sugars and starches (carbs). (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 3 steps to help lose weight fast

Without iron willpower, then hunger usually causes one to give up plans quickly. Here is simple 3-step plan to lose...

2 Aug 2018 2:55 PM IST