Cataract surgery can make you 48% safer on road
Sydney, Oct 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known and a new study suggests that it can make people 48 per cent safer on the road. Cataracts are normal…
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New device to treat Type 2 diabetes, obesity: Study
London, Oct 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Researchers have found that a newly tested medical device, called “Sleeveballoon”, mimics the effects of traditional bariatric surgery in rodents and produces impressive results on body weight, fatty liver and diabetes…
Much needs to be done on health front: CNNS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has made some progress in reducing child malnutrition, but a lot needs to be done, according to the first Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) survey, released recently. Government schemes…
Under time pressure to answer, people generally lie to you
New York, Oct 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) When asked to answer questions quickly and impulsively – be it at work or home – people may lie to you by responding with a socially desirable answer rather than…
Coffee bean extracts can cut fat-induced inflammation
New York, Oct 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Coffee is beneficial for health we all know, but unused coffee bean extracts can also help reduce fat-induced inflammation in the cells and improved glucose absorption and insulin sensitivity, find…
Light smoking still damages lungs: Study
New York, Oct 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) People who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day cause long-term damage to their lungs, according to a new research. “Many people assume that smoking a few cigarettes a day…
Rest can reduce PTSD symptoms: Study
London, Oct 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) A period of rest following a traumatic event could reduced the subsequent development of involuntary ‘memory intrusions’, one of the hallmark symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study said….
Irony, humour keep teen boys healthy on social media: Study
London, Oct 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rather than being victims of online harms, such as an unhealthy body image obsession, teenage boys are able to use humour, irony and banter to navigate social media content, a new…
Humble tomato a day can boost your virility
London, Oct 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tomatoes might cost you dearly in India nowadays but adding one or two in your daily diet could keep your virility up and running, according to researchers. A dietary compound called…
Hyderabad Design Week begins with exhibition on sherwani
Hyderabad, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) With an exhibition on ethnic wear sherwani to a workshop on kite making and flying and another event called tie and dye, the Hyderabad Design Week (HDW) began here on Wednesday….
‘Grub Fest’ set to enthrall Delhi next month
New Delhi, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Grub Fest, a top food and entertainment festival, is all set to take place in the capital next month. It will travel to Kolkata, Bengaluru and Mumbai, before concluding…
Salary cut early in life may harm your brain health
New York, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Researchers have warned that young adults who experience annual income drops of 25 per cent or more may be more at risk of having thinking problems and reduced brain health…
Dog at home means longer life, better heart health
New York, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A dog at home means longer life and better cardiovascular health, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who live alone, according to a new study and a separate meta-analysis…
There is no age for exercise when it comes to heart
New York, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with cardiovascular disease regardless of age, a new study has said, adding that patients who benefited most from cardiac rehabilitation were those…
Dating apps promoting weight stigma among gay men
Toronto, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Grindr, the most popular dating app for the LGBTQ community, is generating negative effect on men’s body image, especially when it came to weight, say researchers. Three out of four gay…
Air travellers won’t mind Rs 1,000 as carbon fee if told wisely
Toronto, Oct 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Would you pay Rs 1,000 extra for your international air travel towards helping curb carbon emissions? According to researchers, air travellers respond better if they know the producers and importers of…
‘Computer kidney’ suggests drink enough water daily
Toronto, Oct 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada have developed a “computer kidney” that can help shed light on impacts of medicines taken by those who don’t drink enough water. The…
Want to cut food intake? Dine alone
London, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) If you are planning to cut down on your daily food intake to get into shape, better dine alone as a new research has found that people tend to eat more…
iPhone 11 Pro: Own it, flaunt it, stun your Instagram fans
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than anything else, holding a new iPhone means enjoying both seamless productivity and creativity along with a definite style statement that you can keep flaunting till…
ISWAI’s flagship initiative honoured with Mahatma Awards
New Delhi, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) For its “#StayNotOut” social awareness campaign which encourages people to adopt the habit of moderation in life, the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) has been conferred the…