Drinking will kill 210,000 in next 20 years: Experts Alcohol will cause 210,000 deaths during the next 20 years through illness, violence and accidents, British doctors have warned.Two of Britain 's foremost alcohol specialists, Ian Gilmore and Nick Sheron, are calling on the government to act quickly to avert this "shameful, preventable loss of life" by outlawing cheap alcohol.  More..

Overeating may double risk of memory loss Overeating is likely to double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people aged 70 years and older, a study reveals. "We observed a dose-response pattern which simply means the higher the amount of calories consumed each day, the higher the risk of MCI," said study author Yonas E. Geda, from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. MCI is the stage between normal memory loss and early Alzheimer's disease.   More..

Wine, beer doubles mouth cancer risk Drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, Daily Mail reported Sunday. Drinking over the recommended daily limit for alcohol increases the risk of serious health problems, according to a new government campaign. Under the Change4Life banner the new adverts will also inform people about a new online calculator to work out how much they are drinking, the Mail said.   More..

Vitamin D deficiency may cause infertility Austrian scientists have found vitamin D's deficiency, long held as a risk factor for diseases like diabetes, may cause infertility among men and women. This deficiency has also been a risk factor for diseases like osteoporosis, or the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. After analysing numerous studies, the Austrian physicians Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch and Elisabeth Lerchbaum found that vitamin D level was associated with the production of male hormones.  More..

Drinking tea cuts blood pressure Drinking up to eight cups of tea a day lowers blood pressure and could prevent heart disease, Australian scientists have found. Researchers at the University of Western Australia gave black leaf tea, such as Earl Grey or English Breakfast to volunteers with normal to high blood pressure. They were given drinks containing 429 milligrams of the plant chemical polyphenols -- or the equivalent of eight and a half cups of tea a day.   More..

High heels could be bad for your health While many women may view high heels as a style statement or find them as an essential in their wardrobes, it could actually be proving bad for their health, a study has suggested.   More..

Health benefits of sex The uninitiated keep wondering how it feels, the more seasoned ones vow by its pleasures and no one can ever say NO to it—yes, I am talking about Sex. Though it occupies the human mind unlike anything else, it seems that most people don’t realize that sex isn't just about fulfilling your carnal desires. There is sufficient, unquestionable scientific proof that underlines the health benefits of sex. In fact, sex surfaces as one of the most comprehensive and effective activities you can indulge in from a health perspective.   More..

Fighting once a week? It's good for marriage Forty-four percent of married couples across India agree that the key to a long and happy marriage is having fights more than once a week, says a new survey. In Shaadi Aajkal, a survey conducted by leading matrimonial site Shaadi.com and market research agency IMRB, these couples believe fighting more than once a week helps keep the communication lines open. Anand Seth, who works as a business development manager, said that "fights help couples come closer and often clear misunderstandings. Fights are extremely necessary in a relationship as it makes the bond stronger. "It also helps because each partner develops sensitivity and sensibility on the other's preferences through adversity." Sushila Basu, marketing manager at a multinational company, points out that arguments help as the differences get sorted out instead of "it brewing and festering in the couple's minds".   More..

Fish oil may hold key to leukaemia cure fish oil compound that targets leukaemia stem cells also holds the key to its cure. Leukaemia refers to cancer of the blood or bone marrow (which produces blood cells), resulting in abnormal production of leukocytes (white blood cells). The D12-PGJ3 compound targeted and killed stem cells of a particular class of leukaemia, CML, in mice, said Sandeep Prabhu, associate professor of molecular toxicology at the Penn State University.   More..

Eat less, take coffee for better memory, thinner waistline If you are one of those who always wished to have a strong memory power or remained worried due to increasing waistline, the solution lies in eating less and taking a cup of coffee in everyday life, a new study has suggested. Researchers have found eating less could help you remember more and skipping dessert and having an after-dinner coffee instead could also be good for your brain as well as the waistline  More..