“The study underscores prior research, showing the lack of a relationship between eggs and heart disease.” Consuming an egg — nutrient-rich source of high quality protein — per day may lead to a 12 per cent reduction in risk of stroke, a new research shows. One large egg boasts six grams of high-quality protein and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, found within the egg yolk, as well as vitamins E, D, […]
We all feel low or sad or irritable from time to time. It’s a natural human reaction to the struggles we face during the course of life. “But what people don’t realise is that depression is not just about being sad. One of my friends described it as a persistent lack of motivation to do anything, a state of extreme emptiness without actually being able to pinpoint the reason as […]
Supplements of a natural compound can compensate the human body for the loss of energy production, and reduce the typical signs of ageing, a study has found. With age, the body structure loses its capacity to make a key element of energy production called NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). This results in gradual weight gain, loss of insulin sensitivity and decline in physical activity. A team of researchers at Washington University-St. […]
Two years ago, I’d participated in a meeting of Cancer NGOs ‘Can India Conclave’. There was a panel discussion conducted by Sanjay Pugalia of IBN 7. I was asked to make the final comments on how to tackle the oncoming ‘Cancer Tsunami’ . First of all, let me assure you that cancer is not a tsunami, a national disaster of high magnitude. The increase in cancer incidence is the price […]
Avian influenza (AI), also called bird flu, is an infectious viral disease that spreads among birds. However, it has started affecting humans since 1997, causing serious infections in people. People infected with bird flu may show the following symptoms – fever, cough, sore throat, nausea, muscle aches, eye infections, etc. Some people may develop severe respiratory problems and pneumonia. Several antiviral drugs are being used to treat bird flu. However, […]
According to a new study, a natural compound found in onions may help treat the most common type of ovarian cancer. Researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan studied the effects of a natural onion compound, onionin A (ONA), on a preclinical model of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) both in vivo and in vitro. Previously, researchers found that ONA suppressed pro-tumour activation of host myeloid cells. According to a 2014 review […]
Who doesn’t like to eat this tiny and juicy fruit? Everyone loves this sweet fruit that looks quite similar to blackberry and tastes like grapefruit. This delicious and nutritious fruit belonging to the Moraceae family. Mulberry is not only tasty but also promotes many health benefits. Here are some health benefits of mulberry: Prevents cancers Being a good source of resveratrol and a potent phytonutrient, researchers believes that mulberry helps […]
Lemon water is considered good for our body as it helps in restoring our health and rejuvenating the entire physical system. We all know that lemon give many health benefits to our body as it is a powerhouse of vital nutrients and antioxidants. So, one should start their day by drinking a glass of lemon water to energize themselves. Here are some health benefits of drinking lemon water: Good for […]
Could environmental factors actually determine a person’s height? Sort of. Though genetics plays a major role in a person’s height, so can nutrition. Seeing to it that your child gets a balanced and nutritious diet can go a long way in making sure they grow to their full potential. And if you’ve already reached your max height, just remember that good posture will not only give you a few more […]
NEW YORK : A New York fertility specialist, who said he successfully carried out a “three-parent” in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique resulting in a baby boy, called the procedure a “revolutionary approach in human reproduction.” John Zhang, medical director of New Hope Fertility Center in New York, spearheaded the technique roughly five months ago with a Jordanian couple at a clinic in Mexico. The procedure, which the U.S. […]
