UFO/alien hunters are probably going berserk after a recent video surfaced showing what reports claim to be a UFO zig-zagging over Yellowstone National Park. The CCTV footage shows how a round object first emerged from behind a hill before getting bigger and brighter as it flew higher into the sky. Since the incident took place over a supervolcano, smoke can also be seen emanating from a spot as the ‘UFO’ […]

The vagina is a complex ecosystem, with the good bacteria constantly locking horns with the bad bacteria – and usually winning. But sometimes, this delicate vaginal balance goes for a toss when the bad bacteria outnumber the good bacteria. The result is bacterial vaginosis. Typically, this condition, which affects many women, causes an abnormal vaginal discharge that may be gray or white in color, and watery and thin. You may […]

Mental well-being is the first step on the ladder towards success. This applies not just in your personal, but professional life as as well. The importance of mental well-being at workplace should be emphasised. October 10 is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is Mental Health in the Workplace. Employers who put in place workplace initiatives to promote mental health and to support employees who have mental disorders […]

Dropping blood platelet counts can be worrisome, and if you’re currently looking at ways to increase the count naturally, you may be surprised at the sheer number of ways you can help yourself. Natural remedies using easily available foods as well as some lifestyle modifications can go a long way in helping your blood rebuild and the platelet count to be restored to healthy levels. Platelet Counts Of Under 150,000 […]

Conspiracy theorists across the world believe that October 15, 2017, will be the beginning of the end of the world. They further suggest that the recent natural disasters are proof that a supposed Biblical prophecy is coming to pass. David Meade predicts nuclear attacks and hurricanes will destroy the planet – triggered by a mysterious Planet X. According to the conspiracy theorist the world is in for a horrific “seven […]

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to increase knowledge of how we can help beat one of the most common cancers in women. Currently, breast cancer is the leading type of cancer among women, replacing cervical cancer. Here’s what you can do to cut your risks: Get moving A US study which looked at 1.4 million participants found that a higher level of physical activity could lower the […]

A trio of Swiss, American and British scientists won the 2017 Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for developing cryo-electron microscopy, allowing researchers to see biological molecules frozen in action. The work by Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson makes it possible to image proteins and other molecules after freezing them rapidly to preserve their shape, providing a powerful new tool for medical research. “It’s like frames in a movie. […]

Different professions across the globe require people to work odd, sometimes bizarre shifts. Various studies have shown and we’re sure you have felt it too, that these shifts, especially the night shift, often tend to cause an imbalance within your system and lead to health issues. Even though some may feel comfortable with nights shifts, your health is ultimately bearing the brunt of the changes in your body-clock and lifestyle. […]

A recent study has found that concussions affect men and women differently. Researchers at Rutgers School of Health Professions – with the assistance of Rutgers Athletics – are working on two studies investigating these answers to better prevent concussions and improve recovery time. The first study, ‘Neurocognitive Function in Varsity Athletes,’ which assesses male and female Rutgers University-Newark varsity athletes pre and post-season as well as post-concussion – is among […]

Ayurveda is a goldmine of health benefiting ingredients. Many of them can also be used in myriad ways to arrive at potions and concoctions to tackle some of the severest of ailments. The potency of herb-infused waters is unquestionable. Herbs and ingredients like cumin seeds and carom seeds have long been put to use by soaking these overnight and consuming the water the first in the morning. The humble methi […]