A study has been able to show that people, aged 50 and over get high amount of boost in their self-esteem after they read negative news concerning the young populace.

Also along with that, the researchers informed that if youngsters are offered the freedom to choose about what they’d like to read, it is most likely to be something relating their own age group rather than reading any tales or stories concerning the older posterity.

According to researchers, metformin can significantly reduce the risk of cancer. The drug is used by diabetic patients.

A lot of studies have been conducted worldwide to find a relation between the drug and diseases like cancer and tumours.

A study was conducted in which mice were exposed to tobacco carcinogens and it was found that the formation of tumours decreased by 70%.

Another clinical trial was done by Japanese researchers in which they found that the medicine reduces colorectal tumors in human beings.

The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago conducted a study “Public Attitudes Towards and Experiences with Workplace Safety”, according to which workplace safety is the most demanded factor by workers than any other rewards or benefits.

The findings of the study are based on the surveys and polls carried out from 2001 to 2010. It was found that around 85% of the workers listed workplace safety on the priority list over family and maternity leave, minimum wage, paid sick days, overtime pay and the right to join a union.

Bone-marrow stem cell injections are the most suitable way to improve the condition of a weak heart that has lost its ability to pump adequate blood throughout the body. The same has been established in a research and the findings of the study have been presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.

The study is one of the biggest tests that have been undertaken to look into the association between the stem cells and the relation it has in the improvement of the heart condition.

As per a recent study, the findings of which were presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, new pill Brilinta is a better treatment as against the established pill Plavix for heart patients.

Brilinta is a pill that is manufactured by AztraZeneca and the study was sponsored by the manufacturer. Further, the findings of the study have also been published in the online edition of the medical journal The Lancet.

According to an online poll conducted by Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), 7 out of 10 drivers confess that they get annoyed with other drivers on road.

Many say that tailgaiting is one of the main reasons for their fury. Another reason why people get irritated is that many drivers talk on cell phones while driving and don’t pay attention to their driving.

For the survey, as many as 1,500 people were interviewed and almost 70% said that their own driving gets affected due to anger.

Moms-to-be know it well that breastfeeding is good for their babies, which helps them receive the needed nutrition from the colostrums and also, provides antibodies and other cells that help build immune system.

However, a new evidence has depicted that breastfeeding also may efficiently help moms to keep themselves healthy.

Dr. Eleanor Bimla Schwarz at the University of Pittsburgh, who also played the leader of the study, found that women who breastfed had less -- almost the half -- chances of developing Type 2 diabetes, as compared to those women who did not breastfeed.

Scientists have said that genes which are associated with the immune system may become the cause of developing Parkinson's disease. Now the researchers are conducting advance research for its effective treatment. For long time, a global consortium has been conducting the study, which includes Johns Hopkins researchers from the Center for Inherited Disease Research.

Genome-wide association studies on more than 4,000 samples of DNA were performed by Johns Hopkins researchers. In the study, half of the patients had Parkinson's disease and half had healthy controls.

According to a new research, drinking water can aid in losing weight. However, the right amount of water is essential to get the desired results. As per the researchers 16 ounces of water before one eats, is the simplest way to shed those extra kilos.

The experts claim that the same technique works since water fills up the stomach, thereby making one feel less hungry. Thus, the amount of food that a person consumes also reduces.

According to a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), as many as 6 million people suffer from migraine in the United Kingdom. One out of four gets the migraine from the aura.

This type of migraine lasts for approximately 72 hours and causes giddiness, uneasiness, and vision problems.

Researchers have also said that due to acute migraine attacks, a person can die from heart attack, stroke, and other problems.

At least 28% people die from coronary heart disease, who suffer from migraines with aura and 40% are at higher risk of dying from stroke.

A new research has concluded that aged people, who remain concerned about falling, even if they possess a good health and have no risk of falling, are more likely to have a fall. On the other hand, those with physical vulnerability are less likely to fall, who are not worried about falling.

The study was conducted by doctors in Sydney and Australia. It was published in the BMJ. The study was sponsored by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.

Scientists in the UK are reported to initiate with an analysis study in a view to discern whether a diet rich in certain types of fiber can assist in lowering hunger and boost the body's ability to control blood sugar levels.

The figures have claimed that over 2.35 million people are engulfed by type 2 diabetes in Britain till now.

The study is deemed to be a major step towards weight loss. The research looking into the health benefits of such foods is being financially backed by charity Diabetes UK.

The researchers at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center are said to have studied the two drugs Decitabine and Gemicitabine, to find out an effective way for the cure of AIDS. These two drugs, which have been approved by the FDA, are presently used for the treatment of cancer.

According to researchers, the quantity of healthful antioxidants in most saleable bottled tea is very little. The scientists also say that the amount of antioxidants in home-brewed green or black tea is much more than bottled tea.

To measure the level of polyphenols, scientists purchased six brands of bottled tea from the superstore.

A new study has unveiled that offering palliative care to those who are suffering from critical diseases might be beneficial in enhancing the quality of their lives. With this, the patients may be able to live a little longer.

A study that entailed 151 patients, whose lung cancer was at an advanced stage were provided palliative care. It was seen that they lived for 11.6 months, roughly three months more than those who received the normal medical care, revealed Thursday's edition of New England Journal of Medicine.