Winter season though enjoyable, yet it comes with alarming health problems. One common winter foe is painful sore throat which really makes it difficult to swallow, eat or drift off to sleep. One must know that the prickly throat can be an indicator that a cold virus has penetrated the immune system and the person may have bad days at the end.

Researchers have designed a microneedle patch for people with diabetes to enable them to monitor their glucose levels throughout the day in a "painless" manner.

It has been a long quest for many to find out easier ways to lose weight than hitting gym and torturing our bodies to the extreme conditions.

Staying in shape is no mean job as people often find that they quickly regain the weight that they had shed after a rigorous regime of dieting or exercise. Eating a diet low on carbohydrates may, however, help them maintain weight loss, new research has found.

With so many tasks to do in everyday life, we almost keep on moving like a machine. And, in the chaotic run will forget to stay fit and healthy. Though some companies have come up with fitness bands to help users monitor their health and habits, it is often kept inside the wardrobes. Now-a-days, smartphone is a must-take object and owing to its importance in one's life we have listed some interesting fitness apps that are must try.

While putting on weight is dangerous for health, women who have slim hips could be at risk of diabetes and heart attacks, finds a new research.

Heart attack or stroke may be an early sign of cancers, especially in older adults, say researchers.

A breast cancer drug reveals side-effects, including mood disturbances and memory issues, that impact the brain function in both humans and animals, say researchers.

Retaining moisture can help combat dryness to the eyes during winter season, says an opthalmologist.