If you love the appearance of getting hammered and are too classy to hold 'near' beer - or, oddly, you enjoy the taste of whisky but don't like getting hammered - there is good news;  the world'…

World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that 80% of the people in the world rely on traditional medicines for primary health care needs. Around 400 species are used in Ayurvedic system of…

The Chinese are determined to be number one in the world at everything - including things that are not very healthy.China has experienced unprecedented economic growth in the past two decades and…

What causes obesity?  Obviously ingesting more calories than a person burns leads to weight gain but what really causes obesity? Will banning Big Gulps, Happy Meals and Trans fats make people…

The evolutionarily recent over-reliance on wheat-based products could be a reason behind the current increases in dietary problems related to gluten, according to an expert in digestive disorders.…

A small-scale study found diets that reduce the surge in blood sugar after a meal - low-glycemic index or very-low carbohydrate - are better than a low-fat diet for those trying to achieve lasting…

Scientific Name  NUTMEG TREE (Myristica fragrans Houtt. )  Jaifal has greatmedicinal value in traditional medicine. Family         Myristicaceae Used…

“Kills 99% of all known germs!” is a common advertising slogan for toilet (and other) cleaning products.  So, where would anyone want to add bacteria rather than take them away? The answer –…

In an era where social authoritarianism, with more laws, paying to have special stickers, and more regulation of food are all the rage, some towns are going the opposite way and passing ordinances…

A new review of studies suggests that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought - it may even provide some benefit.  Fructose, which is naturally found in fruit, vegetables and…