Ever thought how ginger helps reduce bad breath? A pungent compound present in the spice may be an answer to it, a new study suggests. The study found that the pungent compound -- 6-gingerol -- stimulates enzymes contained in saliva that breaks down foul smelling...

People with moderate or average salt intake need not reduce their sodium intake for prevention of heart disease and stroke, suggests a new study involving 94,000 people from different parts of the world, including India. For a vast majority of individuals, sodium...

Glaucoma, an eye disease which affects nearly 70 million people worldwide, may be an autoimmune disease, according to a study. Autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's own cells. Glaucoma is something of a mystery despite its...

A study has found that, dietary carbohydrates could lead to osteoarthritis. The carbohydrate composition of diets may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in laboratory mice even when the animals didn't differ in weight. Findings gave new clues that there can be...

Incorporating natural products in our skin care regime has become a must these days. Cosmetics and skin care products sold in the market are not just highly expensive; they are also loaded with chemicals that pose a great threat to our skin health when used for a long...