11% mpox patients also had eye diseases: Study

IANS | September 12, 2023 6:47 PM

New York, Sep 12 (IANS) Eleven per cent patients with mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) also had eye-related conditions such as conjunctivitis and eyelid lesions, according to a study.

Turmeric may help treat indigestion as good as antacid: Study

IANS | September 12, 2023 1:12 PM

Bangkok, Sep 12 (IANS) A natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole -- a drug used to curb excess stomach acid -- for treating indigestion symptoms, claims a study published online in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

New study shows smoking can make you age faster

IANS | September 12, 2023 12:27 PM

Beijing, Sep 12 (IANS) If you want to stay young and healthy for long, then quit smoking as it might not only harm your lungs and overall health, but can also make you age faster, according to a study of nearly 500,000 people

Study explains why sorghum may be better than whole grains

IANS | September 11, 2023 6:57 PM

Johannesburg, Sep 11 (IANS) Sorghum bran, more commonly known as jowar in India, has much higher levels of some essential amino acids and minerals needed for human health and development than a whole grain or dehulled sorghum flour, according to researchers.