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Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that plays a crucial role in carrying oxygen from the lungs to the different parts of the body. The protein also helps in the transportation of carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs, where it is exhaled. The iron in hemoglobin imparts the characteristic red color…
Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a neurologist and well‑known brain‑health specialist recently revealed that a simple exercise can in fact, build new brain cells. Yes, that is true! Read on to know more…Dr Perlmutter says that while exercise is one of the most powerful ways to build new brain cells, amidst that, walking is the clear winner….
Bread is one of the most widely consumed foods around the world, forming a part of everyday meals like breakfast, sandwiches, and snacks. While it provides carbohydrates, energy, and some essential nutrients, questions have arisen about whether bread could increase cancer risk. Concerns focus on compounds such as acrylamide, which can form when starchy foods…
Representative image (AI) NEW DELHI: The global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission increased by 2.3% in 2024, compared to the previous year, to reach a record high of 57.7 gigatons of CO2 equivalent, with India reporting the highest absolute increase in emissions followed by China, Russia, Indonesia and the US, showed a UN report released on…
Indian students prefer Georgia over Ukraine for MBBS studies as remittances rise fivefold. (Getty Images) Indian students are increasingly choosing Georgia as a destination for MBBS studies, moving away from Ukraine amid the ongoing war. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), Indians sent $50.25…
Social security benefits to rise 2.8% (AP) The Social Security administration on Friday announced that its benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, giving retirees an average monthly boost of more than $56. The rise reflects moderating inflation after several years of higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).The increase will take effect in January for nearly 71…
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but many often ask, Is breast cancer hereditary? While most cases occur randomly, a small percentage are linked to inherited genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, which can increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Having a close relative, like a mother,…
How we start our mornings has a lot to do with how the rest of the day is going to go. From picking up mobile phones after waking up, to struggling to get that one cup of coffee, all morning rituals matter. At first, these might seem harmless but medical professionals are now concerned about…
In an age when brain fog, forgetfulness, and digital overload are common, science keeps pointing to one simple, powerful medicine, exercise. Beyond building muscles or burning calories, regular movement can physically reshape the brain and sharpen memory. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 in 4 adults globally are not active enough, leading…
Are you aware that our gut is composed of millions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, microorganisms? They have an important function in digestion, immunity and health overall which together is called as gut microbiome. The nutrients and gut metabolism are supplied by this inflow and they also determine the way these process through. As Harvard…
