health
Overweight pregnancies up risk of maternal midlife obesity
The excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is not only linked with the increased long-term maternal weight, but, according to a… Read More
Women take more sugar than men
The average intake of added sugar is more among women than in men said a survey report on Monday. A… Read More
How diet affects your mental health
Diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but this link is firmly established only in some areas such as the… Read More
”Hike tax on processed food with high salt, sugar content”
The government should consider taxing food products which are high in sugar, fat and salt so as to encourage people… Read More
Diabetes can independently lead to heart failure
Heart problems are a common development for people with diabetes and now researchers have found that diabetes is an independent… Read More
Desk plants can reduce stress at work
People who often feel stressed in office, please take note. Researchers have found that small plants situated within easy viewing… Read More
Too short, long sleep linked to incurable lung disease
People who regularly sleep for more than 11 hours or less than four hours are 2-3 times more likely to… Read More
Kids who drink whole milk less likely to be obese
Parents, please take note. Researchers have found that children who drank whole milk had 40 per cent lower odds of… Read More
Physical activity may lower the risk of certain types of cancers
Getting the recommended amount of physical activity is linked to a reduced risk of seven types of cancer, researchers have… Read More
People with restricted diets more likely to feel lonely
Holiday celebrations often revolve around eating, but people with restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely when they can't… Read More