Curd, a staple in Indian households, takes centre stage as the perfect accompaniment for meals, especially during the scorching summer months. With its cool and creamy texture, curd not only offers instant relief from the heat but also aids in digestion and promotes gut health due to its probiotic properties. Traditionally, Indian households create a…
Faulty variants of three genes have been linked to obesity-related conditions, while having no effect on men, shedding light on new biological pathways underlying obesity, according to a new study. “There are a million and one reasons why we should be thinking about sex, age, and other specific mechanisms rather than just lumping everyone together…
Continued treatment with modern antidepressants could help prevent patients with bipolar disorder from relapsing into a depressive episode, results from an international clinical trial led by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Canada, reveal. Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme changes in one’s emotional state that cycles through periods of intense highs (mania or…
The three-day conference on India Stainless Steel Expo (ISSE) 2023, organized first time by Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) under the aegis of the Steel Ministry, held a panel discussion on Stainless Steel Utensils & Cookware: A must to ensure health and hygiene at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. Sanjiv Maini, Scientist E…
International Beer Day 2023 is celebrated every year on the first Friday of August. And the world is celebrating it on Friday this year. This day was first celebrated in Santa Cruz, California, with the aim of celebrating the art of beer-making. Millions of people around the world enjoy drinking beer. It is one of…
Long-term smokers showed symptoms not fitting any of the existing tobacco-related disease criteria, in a study conducted in the US. 1379 people aged 40 to 80 years were recruited. Half of them showed persistently high levels of respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath, daily cough and phlegm, and decreased ability to exercise. However, they…
Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye (Representational image: Shutterstock) To protect your eyes from this uncomfortable condition and maintain optimal eye health Rainy days bring relief from scorching heat and add a refreshing touch to the environment. However, with the arrival of the monsoons comes an increase in the prevalence of a wide variety…
World Breastfeeding Week: Family support, proper nutrition, hydration, and awareness about breastfeeding techniques are key to managing these issues effectively Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural bonding experience, but it comes with its share of challenges Breastfeeding brings numerous benefits, yet mothers often encounter challenges. From sore nipples and engorgement to low milk supply and…
Lack of lactation rooms at the workplace present a key challenge for new mothers who resume work from office post their maternity, said experts on Monday as part of the breastfeeding week, calling for better provisions for women. World Breastfeeding Week is observed globally from August 1 to 7 every year to raise awareness about…
The findings of the study were reported in the journal Nutrients. “Obesity and diabetes numbers are increasing in modern society worldwide, and the trend in high-fat diet consumption is one of the main reasons besides lifestyle and genetic predisposition,” said Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., professor of horticulture and food science in the Department of Horticultural Sciences…