• Mon, Dec 16, 2019
  • Low income countries facing both obesity, malnutrition

    Published On: Dec, 16, 201902:34 PM

    Globally, estimates suggest that almost 2.3 billion children and adults are overweight, and more than 150 million children are stunted
    Low income countries facing both obesity, malnutrition
    Low-and middle-income countries have high levels of overweight and obesity along with undernutrition, say researchers, adding that these two issues have become increasingly connected. Our research shows that overweight and obesity levels of at least 20 per cent among adults are found in all low-income countries. Furthermore, the double burden of high levels of both undernutrition and overweight occur primarily in the lowest-income countries -- a reality that is driven by the modern food system, said study lead author Barry M. Popkin from University of North Carolina in US. This system has a global reach and is preventing low- and even moderate-income countries and households from consuming safe, affordable and healthy diets in a sustainable way, Popkin added.Globally, estimates suggest that almost 2.3 billion children and adults are...
  • Air pollution linked to heart issues in humans and animals Air pollution linked to heart issues in humans and animals
    Published On: Dec, 16, 201901:18 PM

    Around 11,000 coronary heart disease and stroke deaths in the UK each year are attributable to air pollution

  • Facebook ads spreading 'misinformation' about anti-HIV drugs Facebook ads spreading 'misinformation' about anti-HIV drugs
    Published On: Dec, 16, 201901:18 PM

    By allowing these advertisements to persist on their platforms, Facebook and Instagram are convincing at-risk individuals to avoid PrEP, invariably leading to avoidable HIV infections

  • New autism guidelines focus in early diagnosis, treatment New autism guidelines focus in early diagnosis, treatment
    Published On: Dec, 16, 201911:42 AM

    More than five million Americans are living with autism, a spectrum of disorders marked by deficits in social communication and interaction

  • Smartphones in bed can ruin your sex life for sure Smartphones in bed can ruin your sex life for sure
    Published On: Dec, 16, 201907:40 AM

    An earlier study by Durham University and commissioned by condom-maker Durex found that people are more likely to be seduced by gadgets than by their partners.

  • Kids in low income countries prescribed excess antibiotics Kids in low income countries prescribed excess antibiotics
    Published On: Dec, 14, 201910:34 PM

    Antimicrobial resistance is one of today's biggest threats to global health and development, according to the World Health Organization.

  • Why some casual drinkers turn into heavy alcoholics? Why some casual drinkers turn into heavy alcoholics?
    Published On: Dec, 14, 201904:22 PM

    Researchers have long known that a region of the brain called the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) plays a role in behaviours related to alcohol use and consumption in general.

  • Brain protein that could protect against Alzheimer's disease Brain protein that could protect against Alzheimer's disease
    Published On: Dec, 14, 201904:01 PM

    Scientists have identified the CD33 protein as a factor that may decrease a person's likelihood of Alzheimer's disease

  • Saliva test can detect mouth, throat cancer early Saliva test can detect mouth, throat cancer early
    Published On: Dec, 14, 201908:01 AM

    The saliva exosome liquid biopsy is an effective early detection and risk assessment approach for OPC, said co-lead investigator David TW Wong from University of California-Los Angeles.

  • Why exercise won't help most women suffering from migraine Why exercise won't help most women suffering from migraine
    Published On: Dec, 14, 201907:48 AM

    Migraine is a highly prevalent and disabling neurological disorder, in which regular PA is part of current non-pharmacological treatment recommendations.