New way to treat diabetes: Scientists had earlier suspected that diabetes and obesity was linked to the human biological clock. In the latest research, it is revealed that a protein called cryptochrome regulates the biological clock and also the glucose production in the liver. Now biologists at the University of California in San Diego have developed a new drug that controls cryptochrome and represses the production of glucose. Could this be the solution for diabetics?

Dental care from the ocean:We have all faced dental problems, and now scientists have gelled with dentists to give you sparkling pearls and minty fresh breathe, sort of. The latest health discovery promises to give healthy teeth, gums and dentures with an aquatic twist. Researchers have come up with marine microbe procured from seaweed and it will be far better than the regular toothpaste. The effect of these microbes will offer longer and more effective protection.

The lesser you sit, the longer you live:Most of us have an office job, and sitting on our derrières takes up the most amount of time. This could lead to shortening your life span. The latest health issue suggests that ‘restricting the time you are seated to less than three hours daily might boost your life expectancy by two years.' The research makes sense in this day and age when we tend to sit more often while watching tv, while working, or even just chilling. This will lead to lack of exercise and other health problems; hence we are reducing our life span by deteriorating our health.

Advertisers can read your mind:Advertising is a major industry that can make or break a product. It is an industry that requires a lot of research to know what you want. Turns out that won't be needed much longer, because soon advertisers will be able to read what is on your mind. The latest research includes studying human brain waves that reveal universal responses and will help advertisers improve their promotions.

Mom’s caffeine not tied to child’s behaviourIf you have had coffee during pregnancy, don’t worry. Coffee is not linked to hyperactive kids. Researchers say it is adequate to have three cups of coffee a day while you are pregnant, but they clearly mention there are hiccups in the research and it is best if you consult a doctor on the consumption of coffee. There are several small researches that suggest coffee results in miscarriage.

Rice isn’t bad for diabeticsThe latest health research suggests that rice is not bad for diabetics afterall. The research was conducted on three types of rice consumed by Indians. The Indian rice varieties had the lowest Glycemic Index (GI) as compared to other rice available globally. Therefore, the research suggested that rice can still be part of a healthy diet.

The lesser you sit, the longer you live:Most of us have an office job, and sitting on our derrières takes up the most amount of time. This could lead to shortening your life span. The latest health issue suggests that ‘restricting the time you are seated to less than three hours daily might boost your life expectancy by two years.\' The research makes sense in this day and age when we tend to sit more often while watching tv, while working, or even just chilling. This will lead to lack of exercise and other health problems; hence we are reducing our life span by deteriorating our health.