Avocados reduce food cravings and diabetes risk in overweight adults

A study presented at the IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition suggests that addition of fresh Hass Avocado to a meal may help to reduce hunger and the desire to eat in overweight adults.

Pictorial Warnings on Cigarette Packets Don’t Influence Teen Smokers

Only one in 10 teens said they thought about the warnings when the pack was not in sight.

Smoking and Obesity's Combo Impacts Key Mechanisms of Lung and Liver

One potential consequence of combined effects is an increased risk of developing lung cancer.

Second-Hand Smoke Makes Kids Aggressive

A study by the researchers at the Linda Pagani of the University of Montreal suggests that children exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood may become physically aggressive and antisocial as adults.

Youth following Lethal 'Smoking' Alcohol Trend

Doctors take note of how the youth has devised new ways to get a greater buzz by 'smoking' alcohol. Here is a look at this dangerous new trend and its implications.

Smoking scenes in Asian films causing alarm

Smoking rates on a rise in Asia, so too has the depiction of smoking in Asian cinema.

Marijuana can help prevent Brain Damage

New research has found how very small doses of marijuana can be helping to prevent brain damage.

Impulsive Adolescents Likelier to go Boozing at Early Age

A research published in the journal Addiction suggests that impulsive youngsters are more likely to start drinking heavily at an early age.

Eat Citrus Fruits to Prevent the Formation of Kidney Cysts

A component of grapefruit and other citrus fruits such as naringenin blocks the formation of kidney cysts.

Breakfast can have a Positive Impact on Women with Problems of Infertility

The study was undertaken to find whether meal times have an impact on the health of woman with menstrual irregularities due to PCOS.