Lifestyle changes after pregnancy cut heart risk
Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face higher risks of heart disease later in life — but a new study shows that this risk can be significantly reduced…
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Flaxseeds may lessen inflammation
Hormones are vital chemical messengers controlling bodily functions like metabolism, growth, reproduction, sleep-wake cycle, and mood. Hormonal imbalances can lead to hormone-related conditions, some temporary and others chronic. Diet plays…
Natural henna shows promise as breakthrough treatment for liver fibrosis
A natural dye long prized for its use in body art and hair coloring may soon find a life-saving purpose in medicine. Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered that…
Rapid weight loss, real risks: what happens when you stop Ozempic
In the age of social media transformations, diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have earned near-mythical status among those chasing rapid weight loss. Promoted as “miracle injections” that silence hunger,…
Walking and weights can grow new neurons
For years, scientists believed adult brains couldn’t produce new neurons. But research over the past three decades has proven otherwise. A process called hippocampal neurogenesis—the creation of new brain cells—occurs…
Contaminated cough syrup is not being exported from India: CDSCO to WHO
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) told the World Health Organization (WHO) that none of the three cough syrups—Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife—were exported from India, despite the fact…
Flaxseeds may lessen inflammation
Hormones are vital chemical messengers controlling bodily functions like metabolism, growth, reproduction, sleep-wake cycle, and mood. Hormonal imbalances can lead to hormone-related conditions, some temporary and others chronic. Diet plays…
AIIMS gastroenterologist suggests low-FODMAP
Fruits and vegetables are essential components of a healthy diet, but for individuals with sensitive digestive systems, some of them can cause bloating, gas, and discomfort. While eliminating these foods…
Study finds plant-based diets can protect against chronic illness
According to a recent study by the Lancet Commission, eating a plant-based diet that includes whole grains, fruits, and vegetables along with moderate amounts of foods like poultry and eggs…
Generic medicines and price ceilings boost hypertension control in India: WHO report
The World Health Organization (WHO) praised India’s efforts to manage high pressure, saying that the country’s efforts to better control hypertension, a known risk for heart disease, were made possible…