Sunday, February 23, 2025

Health

Fried food intake linked to heightened serious heart disease, stroke risk

While fried food is considered detrimental to health, a new study sheds light on its effects. The findings of a pooled analysis of the available research suggest that fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and...

Fast food restaurant proximity likely doesn’t affect children’s weight: Study

A new paper in Q Open finds that the availability of fast-food restaurants on the route between children's houses and their schools does not affect children's weight. Reducing the rate of childhood obesity is a top public health priority in...

Treat your taste buds with these traditional foods on Lohri

Lohri, the harvest festival celebrated in January, marks the end of winter and the time to harvest rabi crops. A bonfire is lit, families whirl around it singing Punjabi folk songs and popping sesame seeds, popcorn, jaggery and rewaris. Like...

From fighting dandruff to aiding hair growth: 4 glorious things oranges can do your mane!

Orange is one of the most-loved and nutritious winter superfoods that offer health benefits like no other. But did you know the peel that you throw away after relishing oranges offers a million properties for good skin and hair? The...

Covid-19: When, where and how to receive vaccine? All you need to know

  Union ministry of health and family welfare has answered many of the public queries in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) in its recently released document. The health ministry reiterated that the vaccination against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19)...

Six Covid-19 vaccines currently undergoing clinical trials in India

Informing that the Drugs Controller General of India has granted clearance for the clinical trials of one more candidate vaccine from India, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul on Tuesday said six vaccines are currently undergoing clinical trials...

CSE hands over honey adulterant fructose syrup sample to FSSAI

The FSSAI had sought samples and other evidence. The CSE shared the sample of fructose syrup, which is called “all-pass” in the market procured from a company in Jaspur. It also provided full correspondence with two Chinese companies from...

Novel coronavirus may enter brain via nose, study says

The novel coronavirus may enter the brain of people through the nose, according to a study published on Monday that may help explain some of the neurological symptoms observed in Covid-19 patients, and inform diagnosis and measures to prevent...

Looking to tone those legs in one month? Try doing interval cycling for 30-minute daily

You must be thinking that you know all about cycling right? Well, we are here to tell you about a new cycling technique, yes there’s a twist. And yes, you can burn fat right away, because it’s not just...

Obese people found to be at increased risk of Covid-19

A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London uses a novel approach to investigate the effects of cardiovascular risk factors on the risk of Covid-19 infection. Several observational studies have reported the link between cardiovascular risk factors (such as...

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Gujarat: Liquor valued at Rs 41.13 lakh seized

Ahmedabad-Chhota Udepur, located at the Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh borders, has become a key route for bootleggers smuggling...