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Heart attacks are no longer just a concern for older adults. Young Indians in their 20s and 30s are increasingly at risk, and diet plays a major role. Two particular eating habits, skipping breakfast and consuming late-night meals, have emerged as major contributors to this rising trend. A study published in QJM examined dietary patterns…
Dr. Saurabh Sethi warns that common American breakfast choices like bacon, sugary cereals, granola, pancakes, and donuts can be detrimental to long-term health. These foods, often loaded with nitrates, added sugars, and unhealthy fats, are linked to chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day….
Lung health is no longer an issue for smokers or elderly population. Doctors warn that children, women, and even young adults in India’s polluted towns and cities are facing lifelong damage from polluted air, second-hand smoke, and indoor cooking fuel. Experts say lung disease quietly affects both body and mind, and timely screening is as…
Sleep is essential for overall health, and getting fewer than seven to nine hours a night can have serious consequences for your blood pressure. Inadequate sleep disrupts the body’s internal clock, triggers stress hormone imbalances, and prevents the natural nightly lowering of blood pressure, increasing the risk of hypertension over time. Sleep disorders, lifestyle habits,…
Chronic illnesses like stroke and cardiovascular disease continue to rank among the leading causes of death worldwide. Medical advancements have brought in better treatment, researchers are turning their attention to more simpler, everyday habits that could potentially play a powerful role in prevention.Recent scientific studies are shedding light on a common drink that may do…
Detecting cancer early can truly save lives. Early-stage cancer is often easier to treat, with higher survival rates and less aggressive treatments compared to advanced stages. But what exactly does “early detection” mean, and how can you spot warning signs in time? Understanding symptoms, attending NHS screening programmes, and recognising personal risk factors are essential…
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…
Cancer is generally associated with adults, but children can also develop certain types, making childhood cancer a growing global concern. Though rare, its incidence is rising worldwide and poses a severe emotional and physical impact on families. Research shows that boys are slightly more vulnerable than girls to cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors,…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may cut rates by 25 basis points in its September meeting, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).The report highlighted that a rate cut in September makes sense, as inflation is already under control and is expected to ease further.The report warned that…
Sleep has too frequently been written off as an essential activity in life for maintaining health and energy levels, but increasing evidence and science prove that it is a biological necessity. If the body isn’t allowed to rest properly, the repercussions spread far beyond fatigue or crankiness. Chronic lack of sleep, specifically sleeping less than…
