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Global Report: Air Pollution Causes 8.1 Million Deaths in 2021, with India Bearing 2.1 Million
This report, published by the Health Effects Institute (HEI), an independent research organization based in the US, in collaboration with UNICEF, also revealed that air pollution caused the deaths of 169,400 children under the age of five in India in 2021.
Accelerating Weight Loss Goals with the Inclusion of Nuts: Study Finds
According to Professor Alison Coates, a UniSA researcher, nuts are highly nutritional and contrary to the popular belief that the calorie and fat content of nuts may lead to weight gain, nuts should actually be considered in weight-loss programs. Of the seven trials reviewed in this study, four demonstrated that participants who included 42-84 grams of nuts daily in their energy-restrictive diet showed a significantly greater weight loss compared to the participants on a similar energy-restrictive diet but without nuts.
Patients with heart failure who have taken Covid vaccine likely to live longer: Research
The researchers, using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database, investigated the relationship between vaccination and clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure. Patients who received two or more doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were "vaccinated," while those who were not vaccinated or received only one dose were considered "unvaccinated."
Government Directs E-commerce Firms to Exclude Bournvita from 'Health Drinks' Category
According to a notification dated April 10, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body established under Section 3 of the Commission of Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, conducted an inquiry under Section 14 of the CRPC Act 2005. The conclusion drawn from this inquiry stated that there is no clear definition of 'health drink' under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006, as per the rules and regulations submitted by FSSAI and Mondelez India Food Pvt Ltd.
Lara Dutta: Social Media Turning Everyone Into a Health Expert
Speaking at the Media Roundtable on Empowering Menopause Conversations, Lara Dutta highlighted the challenges posed by the abundance of information available online. She noted that individuals have become like "Google, Instagram doctors," exposed to a constant barrage of information. Lara cautioned against relying solely on online advice, pointing out that personalized experiences and needs may vary, and what works for one person may not necessarily work for another.
4 tips on how to manage your weight during the festive season
While it's important to make the most of this time, it's equally important to achieve a balance and successfully control your weight so that you don't struggle with extra weight in the new year. The following four suggestions can help you get through the holiday season without letting your weight get out of hand.
Turning the tables on breast cancer
How does a Healthy Diet Reduce Breast Cancer Risk? A nutritious diet is the foundation of good health, and it can impact your risk of developing breast cancer. According to nutritionist NupuurPatil, the following dietary recommendations can help reduce your risk:
Six lifestyle choices that are affecting your sperm count
By making informed choices and understanding how these factors affect your reproductive system, you can take steps to enhance your chances of conceiving a child. Dr. Nikitha Murthy, Fertility Specialist, Garbhagudi IVF walks us through the six key aspects that can negatively impact sperm health and fertility.
Why diabetics maybe twice at risk of death from heart disease
The study showed that the association is independent of frailty, glycaemic control and the microvascular complications retinopathy (damage to the blood vessels of the retina) and nephropathy (kidney disease).
Safeguarding your heart while managing diabetes
As per research, people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop some form of heart disease in their lifetime.
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