Four shocking foods to keep you slim
WEB DESK: Being on a diet doesn’t have to mean being hungry. The key? Tasty eats (like popcorn!) that are shown to stave off hunger. “Certain foods have just the right combination of nutrients, volume,...
View ArticleFive health and beauty benefits of garlic
WEB DESK: Garlic is a plant in the onion family, grown for its cooking properties and health effects. It is high in a sulfur compound called Allicin, which is believed to bring most of the health...
View ArticleCranberry beneficial for cardiovascular system, immune function
WEB DESK: Cranberry could protect the gut microbiota — a complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals — and provide antioxidant and...
View ArticleScientists invent cure for deaf
WEB DESK: There is great news for all those suffering from deafness or some other form of hearing loss, scientists have finally found a way to reverse this dreading condition in humans. Dr Albert Edge...
View ArticleEating red meat linked to kidney failure risk
Red meat may take a toll on the kidneys that increases risk for kidney disease and eventually kidney failure, a large study suggests. The authors also found that replacing some red meat in the diet...
View ArticleThe secret revealed!
WEB DESK: Garlic is one of the most beneficial vegetables one can take, i.e. it fights against common cold and flu, and is also great for cutting excess fat. However, despite its numerous benefits it...
View ArticleFive nutrition facts and health benefits of Peaches
WEB DESK: Peaches are a widely popular delicious, juicy fruit. First cultivated in China, peaches are now available across the globe. Apart from being tasty, this fruit is also a rich source of...
View ArticleNon-celiac ‘wheat sensitivity’ is an immune disorder,
People who feel ill after eating wheat but who don’t have celiac disease may finally have a biological explanation for their symptoms, a new study suggests. Researchers from the U.S. and Italy found...
View ArticleSeven home remedies to curb cold and cough
WEB DESK: With the change in weather, viral cough and cold are common ailments that kids suffer from. Try some of these remedies to treat the ailment and boost your kid’s immunity: 1. Steam If your...
View ArticleWorst breakfast options to start your day
WEB DESK: We all know that breakfast is the most important meal for us. Eating a healthy breakfast every morning can reduce the risk for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. But do you know that some...
View ArticleRe-use of syringes can cause Hepatitis
WEB DESK: The re-use of syringes by healthcare providers for common ailments are main reasons for the rapid spread of the Hepatitis viral infections, Medical Expert, Dr. M Rehan Uppal said on Monday....
View ArticleExcessive tea consumption causes unusual bone disease
ISLAMABAD: A 47-year-old Michigan woman developed a bone disease rarely seen in the US after she drank a pitcher of tea made from at least 100 tea bags daily, for 17 years, researchers report...
View ArticleHealth experts for adopting preventive measures to reduce malaria
WEB DESK: Health experts on Wednesday said that malaria prevention and control measures were essential to reducing the malaria burden in the country. According to them, malaria was a life threatening...
View ArticleFour important benefits of Olive oil
WEB DESK: Olive oil is often hailed as ‘liquid gold.’ It is not because of its color but its benefits. Food cooked in olive oil is considered healthier than other variety of oil. You cannot only...
View ArticleEat citrus fruits to ward off heart disease, diabetes risk
WEB DESK: Higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons can help keep you healthy as well as prevent harmful effects of obesity-related heart disease, liver disease and diabetes, a study has...
View ArticleMonsoon Food Diaries
Author : Shabana Mughal In our region the most celebrated and welcomed whether monsoon is here, yes it has finally arrived, drizzling rains, lazy and windy days brings with it our desire to gorge on to...
View ArticleThe secret to happiness; vegetables and fruits
WEB DESK: Want to stay happy? Eat more vegetables and fruits, a new study has emerged claiming that consuming more fruit and vegetables can increase people’s happiness levels substantially. Most of us...
View ArticleKill the heat with these six ice drinks
WEB DESK: It is only April and the sun is at its peak. With temperature rising up and heat stroke predictions rocketing, it is necessary to take precautions and safety measures beforehand. Here are few...
View ArticleTomatoes can help in weight loss: Study
According to recent research, If you really want to stay slim and smart then start consuming more and more tomatoes as they not only make you fit but also control your hunger pangs. A recent study...
View ArticlePhysician-assisted suicide, euthanasia: increasingly legal but still rare
Legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are mainly used by patients with cancer, but remain rare, according to a new analysis of such programs. In the last year alone, California has...
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