Also referred to as gastric cancer, stomach cancer is most common among older adults; around 60 percent of adults diagnosed with the disease are aged 65 or older. Previous studies have suggested that compounds found in tomatoes - such as lycopene, a carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red colour - may help to fight cancer
When it comes to fighting stomach cancer, these two varieties of tomato namely, San Marzano and Corbarino can be a lifesaver. Researchers from Italy and the United States found that theses tomatoes blocked the growth of stomach cancer cells and dampened their malignant characteristics. Study co-author Prof. Antonio Giordano, director of the Sbarro Institute for […]
In the study, researchers assessed hundreds of gluten-free foods and compared their nutritional content to their gluten-containing counterparts. They found that many of the products with gluten—especially breads, pastas, pizzas, and flours—were more nutrient dense and had three times the amount of protein than their gluten-free substitutes
Nowadays there almost is a gluten-free version of everything, from cereal to pizza, flour and beyond. But, are these products healthier than their gluten-containing counterparts? No, according to a new study, which claims these products may even be misleading consumers. In the study, researchers assessed hundreds of gluten-free foods and compared their nutritional content to […]
In the light of paucity of manpower in government medical colleges in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issues directives to the Medical Education Ministry to increase the staff capacity in medical colleges
Taking a serious note of the manpower crunch in government medical colleges across the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday (May 15) issued directives to the Medical Education Ministry asking it to increase the staff capacity in medical colleges. Fadnavis has also asked the department to fill the medical staff i.e. professors and […]
The ORGAN India team took six months to gather data from all states of India, where body donation is possible. Singh further explained that the directory is available on the website www.organindia.org and any person in any state in India can go to the directory
When flooded with queries on how to donate a body, the organ receiving and giving awareness network (Organ) has decided to come up with a directory for body donation. “We at Organ India have been receiving lot of calls on our helplines from all over India on how to donate a body. People have called […]
Even if you get 10 minutes of physical activity in the morning, then 10 more on your lunch break, then 10 more in the evening, you’re still going to get the benefit. That’s terrific training for the heart and will allow your heart and your muscles to remain conditioned
Q: What level of exercise is safe and will benefit my heart? A: The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity per week. If you break that down, that means a half-hour, most days of the week. Even if you get 10 minutes of physical activity in the morning, then 10 […]
All over the world there are about 5% to 10% of children who suffer from learning disabilities. The figures reveal that the vast majority of children with learning disabilities are never diagnosed even after 70 years of Independence
Ishaan Awasthi in ‘Taare Zameen Par’ epitomised the plight of children with learning disabilities. But, little has changed since then in the country. Except four states, the rest of the country has never heard about learning disabilities (LD). The numbers of children diagnosed and registered as having learning disabilities during 2014, 2016 CBSE (10th and […]
The study highlighted that laboratory evidence shows that vitamin D increases the production of hormones which slow down ovarian ageing and the rate at which a woman loses her eggs. This is important because menopause comes when a woman has no eggs left
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women can reduce their risk of an early menopause by increasing their intake of vitamin D. Laboratory evidence showed that vitamin D increases the production of hormones which slow down ovarian ageing and the rate at which a woman loses her eggs; […]
Past research has shown that stress can fuel obesity; stress has been linked to "comfort eating," whereby individuals turn to foods high in fat and sugar in an attempt to make them feel better
Researchers found that individuals who had persistently high levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol over long periods of time weighed more, had a higher body mass index (BMI), and a larger waist, compared with those who had low levels of the hormone. The study - led by Dr Sarah Jackson from the Department of Epidemiology […]
When we speak of "handedness," we generally mean the small motor coordination of our hand. It turns out that not everyone has dexterity and strength in the gross motor (big muscle) abilities on the same side as their small motor abilities
Ah, the debate rages on. According to an article in Scientific American, “What causes some people to be left-handed, and why are fewer people left-handed than right-handed?” the issue is solidly the way genetics influence who is right/left handed. According to the article, handedness is based on two genes. One of the genes they call […]
A three-year-long survey done by a Mumbai hospital found 42 per cent patients had obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) which is the inability to pass stool through digestive tract and out the rectum, this is often mistaken for constipation
Struggling to pass stools is often passed off as problem related with constipation, but a three-year-long survey done by a Mumbai hospital says otherwise. The survey found 42 per cent patients had obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) which is the inability to pass stool through the digestive tract and out the rectum, this is often mistaken […]
When it comes to fighting stomach cancer, these two varieties of tomato namely, San Marzano and Corbarino can be a lifesaver. Researchers from Italy and the United States found that theses tomatoes blocked the growth of stomach cancer cells and dampened their malignant characteristics. Study co-author Prof. Antonio Giordano, director of the Sbarro Institute for […]
Nowadays there almost is a gluten-free version of everything, from cereal to pizza, flour and beyond. But, are these products healthier than their gluten-containing counterparts? No, according to a new study, which claims these products may even be misleading consumers. In the study, researchers assessed hundreds of gluten-free foods and compared their nutritional content to 
When flooded with queries on how to donate a body, the organ receiving and giving awareness network (Organ) has decided to come up with a directory for body donation. “We at Organ India have been receiving lot of calls on our helplines from all over India on how to donate a body. People have called 
Q: What level of exercise is safe and will benefit my heart? A: The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity per week. If you break that down, that means a half-hour, most days of the week. Even if you get 10 minutes of physical activity in the morning, then 10 
Ishaan Awasthi in ‘Taare Zameen Par’ epitomised the plight of children with learning disabilities. But, little has changed since then in the country. Except four states, the rest of the country has never heard about learning disabilities (LD). The numbers of children diagnosed and registered as having learning disabilities during 2014, 2016 CBSE (10th and 
Researchers found that individuals who had persistently high levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol over long periods of time weighed more, had a higher body mass index (BMI), and a larger waist, compared with those who had low levels of the hormone. The study - led by Dr Sarah Jackson from the Department of Epidemiology