In addition to brushing your teeth regularly, eating cheese can also help prevent tooth decay because it neutralises plaque acid, a new study finds. A recent study conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry, US has found that eating cheese could increase pH levels, which help fight tooth decay. The higher the pH levels on the surface of teeth, the more tooth are protected against dental erosion,... 

Being overweight or obese during pregnancy may increase the baby’s chance of developing heart disease later in life, according to a study published online in the Fetal and Neonatal Edition of Archives of Disease of Childhood. For the new study, researchers at the University of Sydney involved 23 pregnant women, with an average age of 35, who had a BMI ranged from 17 to 42 when they were 16 weeks... 

Being overweight has long been associated with a variety of health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. But a new study suggests that it may also increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It is an autoimmune disease, which means the arthritis results... 

Even though makeup can make women look beautiful and gorgeous, but the chemicals found in makeup can cause them to hit menopause early, researchers warn. Early menopause has been linked to a number of health problems, including osteoporosis, brain hemorrhages, stroke, and other heart problems. Researchers at Washington University, Missouri found that a group of chemicals known as phthalates found... 

As a dairy product, cheese is a good source of calcium, which is needed by the body to maintain strong bones and teeth. But a new study suggests that too much consumption of cheese may decrease fertility in men. According to a study conducted by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health in the US, young men who eat more than three slices of cheese a day may be risking their ability to reproduce. In... 

A diet high in dietary fiber is not only promotes a healthy digestive system, but it also can help fight cancer by optimizing the role of antioxidants in cancer prevention. Antioxidants are substances found naturally in foods. These substances can protect the body’ cells from damage caused by free radicals, molecules that can lead to the developments of cancer cells. A study conducted by Anneline... 

In addition to its delicious tastes, regular consumption of chocolate can also help improve memory in elderly people, a new study suggests. Chocolate is high in flavanols and research shows that the antioxidant, which are also found in apples, tea, grapes, and red wine, may help protect brain cells from damage and improve blood flow to the brain, which helps preserve memory. For the study, the researchers... 

Changes in walking speed in late life could indicate early stages of dementia known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a recent study suggests. Scientists from Oregon Health and Science University made the potentially useful link between walking speed and cognitive decline of 93 elderly participants (aged 70 and older). Of the participants, 54 had no cognitive impairment, 31 had non-memory-related... 

It is recommended that one should brush their teeth at least twice a day, but many people do it more than the recommended number of times per day – especially after meals, snacks or sugary drinks. Dentists warn that the extra brushing or brushing soon after meals, particularly after drinking acidic beverages, can seriously damage your teeth. The acid burns tooth enamel and dentin, the layer just... 

Losartan is a prescribed drug that mainly used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension). But recent study found that the prescribed hypertension drug may also be used to prevent lung damage caused by smoking. In a study tested on mice, which has published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, scientists at Johns Hopkins have proved that losartan is effective in the prevention of almost all...