DAILY CUP OF COFFEE CAN HELP HEART PATIENTS
NEW DELHI: A daily cup of coffee may help prevent irregular heart rhythms, cutting AFib recurrence by 39%. The landmark DECAF study challenges long-standing advice for patients to avoid caffeine. New research suggests that drinking coffee may actually help protect against atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat […]
WORK FROM HOME IN NCR, SCHOOLS UP TO CLASS 5 TO BE CLOSED
NEW DELHI: GRAP-3, which is severe air quality, has been implemented in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. This decision was taken following the serious air pollution situation. Air Pollution in Delhi: GRAP 3 has been implemented amid severe air pollution in Delhi NCR. Following this, schools up to Class 5 may be closed. Companies may also […]
HOW TO MAKE SOLID-STATE BATTERIES BETTER AND CHEAPER
NEW DELHI: Researchers have developed a new approach for solid-state batteries, improving their performance while reducing the manufacturing costs. Solid-state batteries are an emerging energy storage technology that could unlock enhanced performance for drones, electronics, and electric vehicles. “The biggest game in town for next-generation batteries is making them all solid-state, allowing for improved safety […]
WHY FIBRE IS IMPORTANT & HOW TO GET MORE OF IT
NEW DELHI: With the fibermaxxing trend making headlines, an expert shares tips on why fiber is important in our diets and how to reach your fiber intake goals . The amount of fiber you consume can have significant impacts on your body. From healthy digestion, to reducing your risk of developing cancer, eating fiber has […]
RESEARCH: DON’T TAKE PAIN-KILLER AFTER FLU SHOT
NEW DELHI: It’s best to avoid common pain relievers after a flu shot because they can dilute the power of the vaccine, experts warn. Ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, and naproxen (Aleve) dampen the production of necessary antibodies that protect the body against illness, scientists say. Many over-the-counter pain and fever-reducers are classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs […]
NOT JUST GENES — PARENTS CAN PASS DOWN LONGEVITY ANOTHER WAY
NEW DELHI: Scientists studying tiny roundworms have uncovered how the secrets of a long life can be passed from parents to their offspring — without changing DNA. The discovery shows that when certain cellular structures called lysosomes change in ways that promote longevity, those benefits can travel from body cells to reproductive cells. This information […]
PUNJAB SURGEON EARNS RECOGNITION FOR LANDMARK INNOVATIONS IN CARDIAC CARE
Dr Harinder Singh Bedi Dr H. S. Bedi recognized and awarded for his immense and pathbreaking contributions to cardiovascular surgery Trailblazing Punjab Surgeon Earns Recognition for Landmark Innovations in Cardiac Care New Delhi, On Oct. 12 At a glittering and prestigious ceremony held , Dr Harinder Singh Bedi, an eminent cardiac surgeon and director of […]
DAYDREAMING GOOD FOR YOUR CAREER
NEW DELHI: Daydreaming can lead to epiphanies and greater career purpose, new research finds. The legendary tale of the business leader who had an epiphany that fundamentally changed his or her professional journey—turning hobbies, small observations, or frustrations into billion-dollar ideas—is well known. Julia Child writing her first cookbook at 50 and becoming a famous […]
COMMON PAIN MED INGREDIENT COULD TREAT BLOOD CANCER
NEW DELHI: Salicylic acid, a commonly used skincare and pain medication ingredient, could now also be used to treat blood cancers, according to new research. Two millennia after Hippocrates used willow bark to ease pain and fever, researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science Centre (Texas A&M Health) have transformed its key ingredient—salicylic acid—into […]
PEOPLE WITH SEVERAL TATTOOS HAVE HEALTH ADVANTAGE
NEW DELHI: People with more than one tattoo session may have a decreased risk of the skin cancer melanoma—with one key caveat, according to new research. A team led by Jennifer Doherty, Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator, co-leader of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program, and professor of population health sciences at the University of […]
