COPD is a progressive lung condition, a bane of smokers and former smokers. It is characterized by emphysema and chronic bronchitis, leading to obstruction in air flow to the lungs. A recent research shows that a substance found in broccoli may limit the damage which leads to serious lung disease.

A study conducted by the researchers at King’s College London has led them to yet another ‘goodness’ associated with the wonderful calming and soothing agent – lavender. Known for soothing headaches and aiding sleep, the scent of lavender is also effective in lowering anxiety levels of people visiting dentists, that too in a jiffy!

Researchers concluded that the 340 dental patients exposed to lavender oil scent immediately became less anxious about their treatment. The anxiety levels of these patients were practically measured by the way of a questionnaire handed over to them while they were awaiting their scheduled dental check-up.

A recent research has shown that a combination of low-level exercise with a body-building supplement can increase the level of activeness in elderly. This research was done by the researchers at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

Number of dengue cases has crossed the 200 mark in Delhi.

Mr. V K Monga, MCD Public Health Committee Chairman said, "Twenty-one more patients tested positive for the virus today taking the number of afflicted persons to 209 this season."  

Civic bodies claim that further increase in number of dengue cases is speculated because September and October are normally considered as peak months for the spread of dengue, the number of cases are only expected to rise.

A recent study led by Dr. Peter Rohdewald of the University of Munster in Germany has shown that the pine bark extract helps in reducing knee arthritis pain. The research revealed that Pycnogenol, a bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, may help reduce overall knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Lab. studies have shown that the pine bark extract has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Togo's Health Ministry made an official announcement about the outbreak of bird flu in the West African nation of Togo for the first time since last year.