Think you can’t get pregnant? Try again Genevra Pittman (Reuters)

Almost half of women who said they’d been struggling to get pregnant for at least a year ended up having a baby despite not getting fertility treatment, in a new study from Australia.
That success rate was only slightly lower than in women who also reported trouble conceiving and opted for treatment with fertility hormones or in vitro fertilisation (IVF).   Read More....		  
     
  Green tea tied to less disability with age (Reuters)

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people.
Green tea contains antioxidant chemicals that may help ward off the cell damage that can lead to disease. Researchers have been studying green tea’s effect on everything from cholesterol to the risk of certain cancers, with mixed results so far.   Read More....		  
     
  Hill cow’s milk can cut heart disease? (IANS)

The milk of a cow breed in Himachal Pradesh has a protein that battles heart disease, diabetes and autism, a scientist said on Sunday.
“The milk of the ‘Pahari’ cow breed contains A2 Beta-casein protein in good quantity and it is good for health,” Mandeep Sharma, head of the Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology Department of the Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University here, told IANS..   Read More....		  
     
  Hormone helps obese shed weight (AFP)

PARIS — An appetite-curbing hormone found in the gut may help overweight and obese people shed weight, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol levels, according to a study released Wednesday.   Read More....		  
     
  Vitamin B can modestly boost memory (Reuters)

Older adults who took vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements for two years had greater improvements on short- and long-term memory tests than adults who did not take the vitamins, according to an Australian study.
The benefits were modest but encouraging, said author Janine Walker, a researcher at Australian National University, of the study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.   Read More....		  
     
  Healthy eating may help ADHD kids (AFP)

WASHINGTON — Simply eating healthier may improve the behavior of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if therapy and medication fail, said a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics..   Read More....		  
     
  Black tea is beneficial for health (IANS)

LONDON - While many people prefer being cautious about taking too much tea at home or workplace, researchers now suggest that by taking three cups a day one can slash heart attack’s risk by 60 percent and dramatically reduce diabetes threat.
Researchers believe that the humble cuppa.   Read More....		  
     
  Fruits, veggies, and your weight (Reuters)

A large new European study finds that simply eating a lot of fruits and vegetables may not be enough to stave off the weight gain that often comes with age—except for people who recently quit smoking.   Read More....		  
     
  Fish oil may hold key to leukaemia cure (IANS)

A 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)   Read More....		  
     
  How to get better memory, thinner waist (IANS)

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   Read More....		  
     
  Cornea Gene Discovery Reveals Why Humans See Clearly

A transparent cornea is essential for vision, which is why the eye has evolved to nourish the cornea without blood vessels. But for millions of people around the world, diseases of the eye or trauma spur the growth of blood vessels and can cause blindness.   Read More....		  
     
  Noisy toys may hurt child's hearing (IANS)

Some popular toys produce noise equal to that of a chain saw or rumble of a subway train and could damage hearing of children, reveals a study.
Otolaryngology (dealing with the ear, nose and throat)   Read More....		  
     
  Can proteins in blood predict early death? (IANS)

Levels of two blood components - cystatin C and beta trace protein - are newly proposed markers that may be better predictors of an individuals’ future health.  Read More....		  
     
  Kids won’t eat veggies? Try rewards (Reuters)

If your preschoolers turn up their noses at carrots or celery, a small reward like a sticker for taking even a taste may help get them to eat previously shunned foods, a U.K. study said.  Read More....		  
     
  Chilling out does promote obesity (IANS)

Stretching out in front of your TV screen can be promoting ‘active inactivity’, causing you to pack on the pounds, reveals a study.  Read More....		  
     
  An egg a day keeps extra calories at bay

While an apple a day is known for keeping the doctor away, researchers suggest going to work on an egg everyday could be the best way to start the day. For, they say, it can also keep unwanted intake of calories at bay  Read More ...		  
     
  Depressed people do worse on medications (Reuters)

According to a new look at past antidepressant trials, up to a fifth of patients on Cymbalta and similar medications may actually do worse than those given drug-free placebo pills.  Read More ...		  
     
  Eating fish boosts heart health in young women

Women of childbearing age can reduce their risk of heart problems by regularly eating fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids, said a Danish study  Read More ...