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Is intermittent fasting a healthy way to lose weight?

Intermittent fasting is cutting yourself off from any food, other than water, for a certain amount of time. Some fasting is for religious reasons, while others fast for weight loss. But is it a healthy way to lose weight?

21 hours ago

Controversial study links fluoride in water to lower IQ

A study published Monday links exposure to fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, but several outside experts expressed concern over its methodology and questioned its findings.

19 minutes ago

When it comes to sleeping well at night, Indians beat all

When it comes to quality sleep, India has astonishingly come on top − followed by Saudi Arabia and China − among the most restful populations where people get the best good night's sleep.

18 Aug 2019

Fast food: Tips for choosing healthier options

An occasional stop for fast food can fit into a healthy diet — if you’re careful about what you order. Consider the following tips.

18 Aug 2019

Women with sleep apnea at increased risk of cancer: Study

Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to be at an elevated risk of getting cancer than men with the condition, warn researchers.

17 Aug 2019

Afghan war takes toll on kids health

Young generation in Afghanistan, has never known peace and experts warn the psychological impact of living in a country where schools are often on the front line.

15 Aug 2019

How to save your skin from the Big C

Compared to many other countries like the UK, the UAE has much lower rates of skin cancer. But living in a sun-baked region means it’s still advisable to take the necessary precautions.

14 Aug 2019

Hookah more toxic than other forms of smoking tobacco: Study

Using a custom-built testing device, the researchers analysed emissions during a typical hookah session and found that one draw from a pipe contained as many noxious substances as a cigarette.

14 Aug 2019

Media multitasking may increase obesity risk

A study showed that mindless switching between digital devices could be associated with increased susceptibility to food temptations and lack of self-control, which may cause weight gain.

13 Aug 2019

In pursuit of the lost taste of chocolate

One of the side-effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients is dysgeusia, an impaired sense of taste that can leave a patient's favourite foods, such as chocolate, with no flavour at all.

13 Aug 2019

Eating a handful of nuts a day improves brain function by 60 per cent

Researchers found that eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day was positively associated with improved thinking, reasoning and memory.

13 Aug 2019