India has the dubious distinction of being the diabetes capital of the world, with a staggering percentage of India’s populace suffering from the disease. To complicate the issue not many insurance companies traditionally covered against the disease; a fact that is happily changing. “Looking at the number of cases, diabetes is fast gaining the status […]
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Both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea could lead to earlier impairment of cardiac function in women, according to a new study. “Snoring” refers to a sleeping pattern in which a person breathes while emitting a snorting or grunting sound. The National Sleep Foundation suggest that 90 million people in the United States snore. Snoring might […]
Scientists have suggested a way to improve treatments that use viruses to attack cancer. It exploits the fact that cancer cells need a lot of glucose and must metabolize it rapidly to survive. Oncolytic viruses specifically target and enter cancer cells and use the cells’ machinery for their own multiplication and spread. They destroy tumors […]
Scientists have developed a promising strategy for defeating certain types of cancer cell that survive chemotherapy. The team of researchers tested this new approach in a type of lung cancer in which the cells are able to evade chemotherapy. In fact, exposure to chemotherapy can alter the cells so much that they become very difficult […]
Endurance training, resistance training, or high-intensity interval training — what type of physical exercise will help your body to stay youthful for longer? A new study aims to answer that question. One key factor in cellular health is telomeres, the “safety caps” that protect strands of genetic material within our cells. As telomeres shorten, that […]
A study about a new procedure for the treatment of obesity has raised some concerns. This is because, while the treatment leads to weight loss, the pounds a person sheds consist of skeletal muscle as well as fat. Also, body fat loss seems to be mainly of the subcutaneous — as opposed to the riskier […]
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez is known for her fit physique and flawless looks. The bubbly 33-year-old former Miss Sri Lanka Universe has a huge fan following from around the world, as is reflected in the number of followers she has on Instagram. Fernandez, who is known to have a meticulous diet and fitness regimen that […]
A neuroscientist has just found a previously unknown brain area. The newly identified brain region could inform scientists’ efforts into curing neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s or motor neuron disease. Due to technological advancements in recent years, medical science has made huge leaps — many with vast implications for medical and neuroscientific research. For instance, […]
Our personality traits may affect many of the choices we make and alter different aspects of our lives. A new study now suggests that an individual’s personality traits in adolescence may help predict their longevity. Recently, various studies have indicated that people’s personality profiles in midlife can predict whether or not they are likely to […]
More than clothing, Indians love to stock their kitchens differently as per changing seasons and climatic conditions. There are certain foods and spices that help us cope with relatively drier and cold winter weather. One of the magic spices is black pepper. Here are 5 health benefits that this amazing tiny little black pod provide […]