Confirming what yogis have claimed for long, new research has found that meditation and breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, can work like fertiliser for the brain, strengthening our ability to focus on tasks.
An Indian-American professor has received a grant of US$ 1.6 million for his research on kidney cells that can protect the organ from chronic inflammation caused by obesity.
Researchers have developed a new app with acupressure-based features that could help mitigate the pain and cramps women experience during menstruation.
Breastfeeding seems to be a most natural process, but to some, it may be a challenge. Be patient and feed often
Drinking 100 per cent fruit juice -- of apple, berry, citrus, grape and pomegranate -- does not significantly raise the risk of diabetes, a study has said.
Sleep is essential for growing muscle, repairing tissue, and synthesising hormones, among other functions.