Category: Health
Jowar Nutrition: Health Benefits And Nutrition Facts About Jowar
Jowar is commonly called by various names across India- jwaarie, jowar, jola, or jondhalaa and is used to make bhakri, jowar roti, or jolada rotti. Its English name Sorghum, comes…
Research reveals zero proof probiotics can ease your anxiety
If you are expecting eating yogurt, which is rich in probiotics, to reduce your anxiety, you might be wrong. While consuming probiotics may be good for your digestive system, it…
White pigment used in paint and candy may increase the risk of diabetes
The most common white pigment used in everyday products ranging from paint to candies may be linked to diabetes, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Texas at…
Weight loss can have side effects, could be making your bones weaker
While weight loss is a goal for most people, there can be serious consequences to going on such a diet. A recent study shows that weight loss can result in…
International Yoga Day: Foods To Eat Before And After Your Yoga Session This Yoga Day
We celebrate International Yoga Day, commonly known as Yoga Day, on 21 June every year, since its inception in the year 2015. A combination of physical, mental and spiritual practice,…
Why Puerto Rico is struggling with asthma cases post- Hurricane Maria
Shortly after he turned 2, Yadriel Hernandez started struggling to breathe. His doctor prescribed an inhaler and an allergy pill for asthma, and his symptoms were mostly under control. Then…
Screening of swollen aorta can be harmful for older men
According to a recent study, the screening of a ballooning and weakened area in the aorta in the abdomen can harm older men. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg questioned…
Online information on vaccines and autism may be unreliable
Information about vaccines and autism available online can prove to be unreliable as it is often based on old, ‘weak’ scientific studies, and is contributing to the rise in anti-vaccination…
Online information on vaccines and autism may be unreliable
Information about vaccines and autism available online can prove to be unreliable as it is often based on old, ‘weak’ scientific studies, and is contributing to the rise in anti-vaccination…
Parkinson’s disease, this new virus could be the reason behind it
According to the study conducted by the American Society for Microbiology, bacteriophages play a certain role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The researchers, led by George Tetz, showed…
Targeted cancer treatment could replace chemo and radiation in future
Cancer treatments that attack tumors based on their individual genetic traits, and not just their location in the body, could extend survival for twice as many patients, says a new…
Early-stage breast cancer patients may not require chemo, says new study
There’s good news for cancer patients. A new study done by Montefiore Medical Center in New York says that most women with early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their…
How to control hormonal imbalance: Don’t ignore warning signs like low libido, hair fall
Have you been breaking out into a sweat with your face turning red for up to a minute? Or have you been experiencing a sudden rapid heartbeat, hair loss or…
Beware! Delayed Motherhood Can Increase Risk Of Heart Problems In Boy Child
While giving birth at an older age is becoming more common, it can make your baby boy more vulnerable to the risk of developing heart diseases in adulthood, a study…
Look Out! Kitchen Towels Can Cause Food Poisoning
The humble kitchen towels used for multi-purpose tasks can put your households at potential risk of bacteria that cause food poisoning, say researchers. The findings showed that the towels used…
HIV Vaccine Comes Closer To Reality
Researchers have found that Treg cells, a type of regulatory lymphocyte, might be protecting babies in the womb from getting infected with the HIV virus when the mother is infected.”Finding…