NEW YORK: ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ is good for your bones and cuts the risk of cancer and diabetes, doctors have said for years. But, a new study has revealed that taking the compound everyday might extend your life too.
A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that taking a daily dose of Vitamin D lowers the risk of mortality- the findings have been reported in the ‘Archives of Internal Medicine’ journal.
MUMBAI: Big 92.7 FM in association with Heroes Project India, has kicked off a week long HIV and AIDS awareness campaign.
The campaign which will be carried out both on-air and on-ground will focus on spreading the right information and will urge people to stop discrimination towards HIV affected patients.
As part of on-air promotions, the Chennai station will air eight questions related to HIV and AIDS everyday, asking listeners to sms the answer. The answer will be explained by a HIV affected person who will also explain the reality about HIV and AIDS.
Most people know that smoking causes cancer, heart attack, lung disease and impotence. Now, a study on Asian men has revealed that cigarettes also lead to baldness.
Male-pattern baldness runs in families and is influenced by male sex hormones and some environmental factors such as diet and stress. Researchers are now saying that smoking also causes hair loss by lowering the supply of blood to the hair follicles.