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 […]
INDIA DELAYED DIGGING RARE EARTH RESERVES FOR 15 YEARS
NEW DELHI: India has the minerals, but not the momentum. Despite holding the world’s third-largest rare earth reserves, it still takes up to 15 years to turn discovery into production. It’s a delay that keeps India digging through paperwork while China digs the earth. In this deep-dive by Adithi Gurkar, geologist and explorer Channamallikarjun B. […]
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 […]
CLOUD SEEDING IN DELHI LIKELY TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY
NEW DELHI: Cloud seeding, GRAP, and green crackers – they might appear to be isolated orders, but the goal is one – curtail pollution in Delhi. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday announced that if the weather conditions are favourable, the government will conduct cloud seeding or artificial rain in the coming two […]
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 […]
MAKE YOUR COFFEE SUPER HEALTHY
NEW DELHI: Coffee, when consumed in moderation, is extremely healthy and can offer several impressive benefits. Consider adding these 3 expert-recommended ingredients for some added benefits. Contrary to popular belief, coffee is a healthy beverage when consumed in moderation. Caffeine, the primary active ingredient in coffee, stimulates the central nervous system, improving focus, attention and […]
