As many as 78 per cent of the urban population tested in India were found to be exposed to pesticide residues, posing serious health risks, according to a latest study by Bengaluru-based gut health startup MicrobioTx. The findings are based on the analysis of 200 Indian blood samples, aimed at understanding hidden chemical exposures, including …
Holi, more popularly called the festival of colours is a celebration of spirit, a vibrant explosion of joy that marks the arrival of spring. However, for your skin, the revelry can quickly devolve into a battlefield. While many powders are marketed under the organic or herbal, the reality on the ground is often far more …
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has achieved another significant milestone in the field of medical research as the doctors have identified a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region. During the research, the institute`s doctors have found a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region, which is situated behind the nose …
Mizoram has the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates in India, with Aizawl district reporting an age-adjusted incidence rate of 269.4 per one lakh men, health officials said on Sunday. A senior Health and Family Welfare Department official said stomach and lung cancers are the leading causes of cancer in the state, largely driven …
For the average Indian woman crossing 45 years of age, the subtle changes in her body are often dismissed as the inevitable ageing. But what is frequently labelled as a slowing metabolism is actually a high-stakes biological disappearing act. As estrogen levels retreat during perimenopause, the very muscle that anchors a woman’s strength and metabolic …
Mumbaikars love their South Indian food and don’t think twice about enjoying delicacies such as dosa, idli and medu vada among other dishes because it is not only quick to eat, but also filling and ideal for life on the move. While the city has boasted of Matunga which houses some of the most popular …
Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb large amounts of glucose from the blood. This helps the body cope with thin air while also reducing blood sugar levels. A drug that …
The outer area of the retina, or the peripheral retina, could offer a window into an early detection of Alzheimer`s disease long before irreversible brain damage occurs, and a routine eye exam may thus potentially help with an early diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition, according to a new study. "The eyes are indeed a window …
Scientists at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have developed a new class of photocatalysts capable of purifying water using visible sunlight, marking a major step forward in sustainable water treatment technologies, according to the institute`s official website. The research was conducted by experts from MIPT`s Centre for Photonics and Two-Dimensional Materials in …
Grey’s Anatomy fans across India and the world woke up to bad news on February 20, as Eric Dane, popularly known as ‘McSteamy’ playing Dr Eric Sloan on the hit television show, passed away at 53 due to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS. Dane, who was an advocate of ALS, also known as Lou …
