Tag: Why
Why multiple pregnancies can make your cells age faster
Multiple pregnancy makes women’s cells age more quickly, according to a study that may explains why women with many children tend to show signs of accelerated ageing. The findings, published in the journal […]
Don’t pop antidepressants if you suffer from lung disease, here’s why
Antidepressants may help to boost your mood but they can prove risky for patients of lung disease. A new study done by the St Michael’s Hospital shows that use of antidepressants can […]
Why men tolerate stress incontinence for years before seeking treatment
Men often tolerate stress urinary incontinence (SUI) for more than two years before seeking medical help, says a new study. One third of patients also put up with it for […]
You may be eating a lot of salt and not even know it, here’s why
Recent studies published by Brigham and Women’s Hospital say that higher salt intake through food can be a cause for death. The study suggested that an inaccurate way of estimating […]
This is the reason why you should not carry medicines when travelling
Turns out, carrying hard medicines while travelling makes people more prone to pop them, against doctor’s recommendations. According to a study conducted by the University of Helsinki, travellers carrying standby […]
Here’s the real reason why hunger pangs make you ‘hangry’
Do you feel ‘hangry’ when you skip a meal and unable to focus? It’s not just about a dip in blood sugar levels, though. Scientists say the combination of hunger […]
In Nipah’s shadow, a look at why bats are our friends and not foes
Fourteen deaths from Nipah virus infection in Kerala have fuelled unprecedented fear of bats, which were initially believed to be the source of the human infection, that led to scores of families […]
Why You Should Drink Coconut Milk This Summer: Easy Recipe To Make It At Home
Come summers and the urge to sip on cooling and hydrating drinks surges; one of them being coconut milk, which has numerous benefits to offer. It is a thick, milk-like […]
Aloe Vera For Weight Loss: Here’s Why Ghritkumari May Help You Shed Kilos
The bright green cacti-like succulent plant of aloe vera doesn’t need any introduction. Apart from finding a revered place in Ayurveda, it is also valued highly in the beauty and […]
‘Why I quit smoking’: 7 triggers that made people stop and how it changed their life
As anyone who’s tried to quit smoking will tell you, kicking the habit isn’t as easy as some people think it is. Undoing years – or even decades – of a habit […]