Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Health

People with high omega-3 index less likely to die from Covid-19: Study

People who have a higher omega-3 index have a lower probability of dying due to Covid-19, suggest the findings of new research. Researchers with the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and collaborators at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and...

Study: Deep sleep prevents neurodegenerative disease, crucial for brain health

A new study lead by researchers from Northwestern University highlights the importance of getting a deep sleep for good brain health. The study published in the journal Science Advances shows that by examining fruit flies' brain activity and behaviour, the...

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...

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TN Speaker issues disqualification notices to 4 ex-AIADMK MLAs

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar on Friday said he had initiated legal proceedings against four former AIADMK legislators...