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London: Ditch those health supplements as they have no health benefits, and are simply a money-making scheme by drug companies, according to a top UK scientist. Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology expert at King's College…
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New Delhi:  We are aware that wrinkles are ridges, folds, or creases in the epidermis of the skin. As we become older, they naturally develop. It is however perfectly normal to have wrinkles on your skin. As we age, our skin normally…
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About 20 per cent or one in five adults considered healthy by medical standards, have glucose metabolism similar to those with prediabetes, finds an alarming study. These healthy adults were identified using a new method of analysis,…
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New Delhi: China is soon likely to become the world's first country with oral insulin availability, according to a report on Friday. After successfully completing Phase III trials of oral insulin, China's Hefei Tianhui Biotechnology…
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London: A team of researchers said that heavy drinkers could be putting themselves at risk of muscle loss and frailty in later life, suggesting another reason to cut back on booze, a new study has shown. According to the study by the…
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IET India Scholarship Award is India’s largest scholarship program for undergraduate engineering students. Designed by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) to recognize and nurture future engineering leaders of India, the 7th…
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New Delhi: Digital travel platform, Agoda, has found that travellers are more inclined to spend consciously while on vacation this year. Findings from the Agoda Travel Trend Survey concluded that respondents predominantly selected an…
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In a bizarre incident, an 18-year-old TikTok user barged into strangers' homes for the sake of prank videos. He was later arrested by the London police for pulling such legally offensive antics. According to a report on BBC,…
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Researchers have found a stress hormone in hair, which when measured may predict the future risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The study, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland, suggests that…
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Fatty liver is a condition in which the organ stores way too much fat than its capability. If not treated at the right time, the liver can untimely fail. If you are suffering from such a condition, do not panic, it is still not late to…
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New Delhi:  Hypertension or high blood pressure poses a significant risk to both mortality and disability rates in India. If you are living with high blood pressure, your healthcare team may recommend incorporating lifestyle changes and, in…
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Studies have found that hypertension can turn the beautiful journey of pregnancy into a more complicated and challenging one. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects millions of people worldwide. People over time have found a…
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New Delhi:  With days getting longer and the sun shining brighter, many of us are eager to spend more time outdoors under the sun. Whether it's lounging by the pool, playing beach volleyball, or hiking in the mountains, there's nothing…
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New Delhi: Stress, anxiety, and hypertension are now widespread health problems that impact millions of individuals globally in today's fast-paced society. Meditation has been long known as a powerful practice to manage these problems. This…
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A study has found that toxic, cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' were detected in all contact lenses tested by scientists. A number of researches were conducted by American universities including North Carolina State University. They…
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New Delhi: One of the biggest challenges is the constant pressure to be perfect, to do it all, and to have it all. Society places unrealistic expectations on women to be superwomen - to be perfect mothers, wives, daughters, friends, and…
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New Delhi: Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a silent killer as it usually does not cause noticeable symptoms, yet a major reason behind a host of conditions that can also turn fatal, said health experts stressing on the need for…
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New Delhi:  All the body functions slow down with age. One can follow the following five aspects to improve the metabolism: Physical activity: Include yoga, weight training, being active throughout the day, any form of sport, walking,…
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New Delhi:  Outgoing Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday said that he likes Indian food like butter chicken with naan, which according to one of his subscribers, is "insanely good". A Musk subscriber/follower by the name Daniel tweeted that…
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Geneva: Non-sugar sweeteners like stevia should not be taken for weight control or to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, according to a new guideline released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday.…
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