Health

Pregnancy :: Animal product eating women likely to have twins

Women who have a high intake of animal products, specifically dairy, are five times more likely to have twins, but it can be modified by certain dietary changes, finds a study.

Vitamin E :: Vitamin E?s cancer-killing properties identified

Researchers have now learnt how a derivative of vitamin E causes the death of cancer cells.

High Blood Pressure :: Early treatment could benefit teens with prehypertension

A study has found that, teenagers diagnosed with prehypertension can be prevented from developing hypertension and related complications later in life if they start treatment early on.

Fertility :: Sperm donors could transmit genetic disorders to children

Even as fertility procedures such as in-vitro fertilization and donor insemination become more commonplace day-by-day, a new study has researchers warning people that even after thorough screenings of sperm donors, genetic disorders can be transmitted to the child conceived through such procedures.

Eczema :: Infants exposed to cats may get eczema

Children who are exposed to cats soon after birth face an increased risk of developing eczema, an inflammatory condition that causes the skin to become red, scaly and itchy, says a study.

Arthritis :: Knee noises could provide clue to arthritis

Knees emit sound when the body moves and it could provide a clue to treat arthritis, bringing about a revolution in the way the disease is measured and monitored now.

Headache :: Tension headache may actually be muscle and joint disorder

People whose recurrent headaches have been diagnosed as tension-related actually may be suffering from temporomandibular muscle and joint disorder, or TMJD, a study headed by a researcher from the University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine has shown.