LIFESTYLE
How lung cancer arises in non-smokers revealed
This study was conducted by an international team led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and describes for the first time three molecular subtypes of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. The findings were published earlier this week in Nature Genetics.
Explained: Why diabetics are at risk of severe Covid-19?
The culprit appears to be an enzyme called SETDB2. This same enzyme has been implicated in the non-healing, inflammatory wounds found in people with diabetes. Starting with a mouse model of coronavirus infection, they found that SETDB2 was decreased in immune cells involved in the inflammatory response, called macrophages, of infected mice with diabetes.
Time to refresh your lingerie style
The Grand Lingerie Festival by Zivame promises to bring the widest range of products featuring over 9000 styles, fashionable picks, inclusive sizes, and a vast variety of designs, colours and patterns! The latest edition of Festival brings a lot of excitement and an opportunity to refresh your wardrobe with the latest collections across Lingerie, Activewear, Sleepwear, Shapewear, and more.
Average Indian diet provides only 70% nutrition: Survey
The findings are based on a nationwide survey of 220 healthcare practitioners (doctors and nutritionists) by multivitamin supplement brand Supradyn. The survey brought to light an alarming gap in meeting the body's 100 per cent nutrition requirements across all zones in India.
How important is nutrition for eyes during Covid
The most common eye problems reported by children and working people during the pandemic include eye fatigue, dry and irritated eyes, fuzzy vision, and nearsightedness. This is further exacerbated by low physical activity, irregular eating habits, frequent snacking, and poor food quality during the pandemic.
Are young Indians at a higher risk of heart disease?
This increased risk of heart disease in young Indians is due to a combination of inherited genes as well as environmental factors. Unfortunately, these environmental factors have only worsened the risk over time. Working long hours, often in stressful jobs and sleeping less has become the new normal in our lives. Modern work setups involve sitting a lot and not exercising and this can nearly double the risk of poor heart health.
79-year-old Delhi-based painter to exhibit first solo show
Being an Army Wife residing away from urban areas, often in the wilderness with horses, mules, and pets as the company she developed a Zen for the rural landscapes and animals. Her recent explorations of Himalayan landscapes produce an utopian vision of an innocent world that is a refuge from the pressures of the city, free from noise, crowds, pollution, and in tune with natural processes.
Should schools educate kids about the importance of good nutrition?
The high salt and sugar content of fast food gives rise to ailments like obesity, hypertension, diabetes, etc at a much younger age as compared to the previous generations. The high consumption of empty calories has dire consequences on our health. Advertisement-driven unhealthy food choices are overriding the healthy conventional food choices.
Why asthma worsens at night
As many as 75 per cent of people with asthma report experiencing worsening asthma severity at night. Many behavioural and environmental factors, including exercise, air temperature, posture, and sleep environment, are known to influence asthma severity. The team from Brigham and Women's Hospital wanted to understand the contributions of the internal circadian system to this problem.
Johnnie Walker opens global visitor experience in Edinburgh
Set over 71,500 sq ft, Johnnie Walker Princes Street uses world's first technology to reimagine the traditional whisky tour experience. Visitors will be taken on a personalised journey of flavour and discovery, which identifies unique flavours and tastes tailored to them and learn about the fascinating 200-year-old journey brought to life by actors.
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