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Sandalwood, scientifically known as Santalum album, has been treasured for centuries for its calming fragrance and traditional healing properties. Beyond its cultural and aromatic uses, modern science is now uncovering its potential benefits for skin health. One of its key natural compounds, alpha-santalol, has attracted growing interest for its possible role in preventing and slowing…
With the winter season almost upon us, a familiar pattern begins to unfold: Sniffles, colds, coughs, and a dramatic rise in respiratory infections. The sudden drop in temperature makes the air dry, and both our bodies and the viruses around us respond in ways that make illness more likely. But why does this happen every…
Delhi NCR faces one of the highest levels of air pollution in the world, and with each winter, the problem worsens as smog thickens across the region. The toxic air, filled with fine dust and harmful gases, doesn’t just affect your lungs; it also takes a toll on your eyes. Constant exposure to pollutants like…
Prevention of cancer involves a mix of lifestyle factors like exercise, sleep, stress management, and above all, diet. According to Dr. Tarang Krishna, a cancer expert, what we eat can influence our body’s response to cellular injury and inflammation. One food item cannot do the job, but there are some plant foods that have high…
While genetic predisposition and environmental exposure still remain important, awareness has grown that there are modifiable lifestyle factors also with a causative role in thyroid carcinogenesis. Prevention is therefore not only possible but essential.Several epidemiological investigations have established obesity as a standalone risk factor for differentiated thyroid cancer. Mechanisms postulated include chronic low-grade inflammation, hyperinsulinemia,…
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterium residing in the stomach lining, has been linked to a significant proportion of stomach cancer cases worldwide. A study published in Nature Medicine estimates that nearly 76% of gastric cancers may be attributable to H. pylori, with around 12 million cases expected among those born between 2008 and…
Gut inflammation is a condition where the lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes irritated or swollen. When the gut becomes inflamed, some essential functions like immune regulation, nutrient absorption and even mental health can be affected through the gut-brain axis. It can be caused due to dietary, lifestyle, microbial and medical factors. The body, however,…
Public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has revisited the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case, revealing that actor Sanjay Dutt, though not directly involved in the conspiracy, could have helped avert the tragedy. Speaking in a recent interview, Nikam shared that Sanjay’s obsession with weapons led him to possess an AK-56 rifle supplied by underworld figure Abu Salem…
NEW DELHI: Widespread bursting of firecrackers beyond the time window permitted by Supreme Court on Diwali night drove Delhi’s air quality deeper into the ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday.The surge of toxic smoke, laden with pollutants and heavy metals, caused the city’s average hourly PM2.5 levels to touch 675 micrograms/cubic metre at midnight, the highest…
Malaria is one of the most serious infectious diseases worldwide, caused by protozoan parasites of the Plasmodium genus. Among these, Plasmodium falciparum is the most dangerous species, leading to the most severe cases and the highest mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The infection is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito,…
