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A study from Chiba University shows that a certain diet can impair memory by disrupting autophagy, a cellular recycling process crucial for neuronal health. Using fruit flies, researchers found HFD-fed flies had impaired intermediate- and long-term memory, linked to defective autophagosome-lysosome fusion. “This research advances our understanding of how dietary habits influence brain health. Our…
The ketogenic diet, better known as the keto diet, has soared in popularity for its promise of rapid weight loss and improved health by cutting carbohydrates to a minimum and relying on fat as the primary energy source. But new research published in Science Advances raises concerns about its long-term effects. In a study on…
As we grow older, a change in the way our brain operates is to be expected. Forgetting names occasionally or taking a little longer to come to a decision can be a normal aspect of aging. But when these memory or decision-making difficulties begin to interfere with everyday functioning, like managing money, recalling appointments, or…
When 39-year-old academic educator Sreena Vijit from Delhi reached her highest weight of 88 kilos, she realised she was slowly losing out on moments that truly mattered. She avoided clicking pictures at family events, found it hard to tie her sandals, and even noticed that her husband’s T-shirts had started to feel tight on her….
That mango shake on a hot Delhi afternoon, a crisp apple between classes, or late-night guava slices while binge-watching your favourite show, fruits are everywhere in our lives. But what if you decided to eat only fruit, day in and day out? The fruitarian diet promises glowing skin, natural detox and quick weight loss, yet…
The ketogenic (keto) diet, which emphasises high fat and very low carbohydrate intake, has become increasingly popular for weight loss, improved energy levels, and metabolic benefits. By shifting the body into a state of ketosis, it encourages the use of fat for fuel instead of glucose. While short-term results can be effective for some, emerging…
A recent study links low-carb, low-fiber diets, popular for weight loss, to increased colon cancer risk. Researchers found that this diet, combined with specific E. coli strains, promotes polyp growth in mice. Adding soluble fiber to the diet reduced the cancer-causing effects, highlighting potential dangers of long-term low-carb, low-fiber diets. Colon cancer is the second…
Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a common procedure performed to treat gallstones, inflammation, or other gallbladder-related issues. The gallbladder stores and releases bile, which helps digest fats. After surgery, bile flows directly from the liver to the intestines, which can temporarily cause digestive changes such as diarrhoea, bloating, gas, or loose stools. Adjusting your diet…
For years, ways to prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease has been a concern among scientists. AD is the most common form of dementia, which affects 60 to 70% of the 57 million dementia patients globally, as per WHO. Medications for this disease have had limited success. Families of Alzheimer patients often went hopeless. But now…
Good vision is one of those blessings often taken for granted until it starts fading. Glasses, contact lenses, or eye check-ups become part of daily life, but the truth is that diet plays a much bigger role in protecting vision than many realise. From preventing dryness to reducing the risk of age-related eye conditions, what…
