Health aNd Fitness Guide

Injecting insulin is a daily routine for millions of diabetes patients around the world. At present, insulin can be given only as an injection, as it can be destroyed by the enzymes in the stomach. But researchers from Aberdeen University have developed an insulin pill with a coating using a novel polymer, which is not → Continue reading »

Beef, pork, lamb and processed bacon, red-meat sausage, and poultry sausage can increase risk of cancer. The more red and processed meat you eat, the greater your risk of having a variety of cancers, said a study published in online journal PLoS Medicine from the National Cancer Institute, US. “Red and processed meat have been → Continue reading »

Lower levels of income have an inflammatory effect on the body, putting people with low incomes at a greater risk for heart disease, says a study published in the journal Circulation. → Continue reading »

High blood pressure may be associated with increased risk for mild cognitive impairment, says a study. Mild cognitive impairment causes learning and thinking difficulties. → Continue reading »

The onset of memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is delayed depending on the number of years of formal education a person has. But once the condition strikes, the deterioration is more rapid in people who are better educated. → Continue reading »