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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…
Mental health problems are not limited to younger people; they are increasingly common among older adults, too. A study published in the British Journal of General Practice found that nearly one in five people aged 55 and above living in the community had a mental health disorder recorded by their GP. The findings highlight how…
When we hear the word “attack,” most people think of the heart, sudden, severe and potentially fatal. Yet the kidneys can face a similar crisis known as a kidney attack, or acute kidney injury (AKI). This condition occurs when the kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste and balance fluids, often within hours or…
Coffee grounds, commonly discarded after brewing, are a surprisingly valuable resource for your garden. Packed with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace minerals, they act as a natural fertiliser, improving soil fertility and promoting healthier plant growth. When added to soil or compost, coffee grounds enhance texture, boost microbial activity, and increase water retention,…
Cholesterol often gets a bad reputation, but it plays a crucial role in the body. It helps build healthy cells, produces essential hormones like estrogen and testosterone, and aids digestion through bile production. The focus should not be on eliminating cholesterol entirely but on maintaining a healthy balance between its two main types: LDL (low-density…
Good sleep is not just about the number of hours you rest, but also about the quality of that rest. While most people focus on mattresses, supplements, or meditation to improve their sleep, few realise how much light influences their body’s internal rhythm. Biohacker and entrepreneur Dave Asprey, in his appearance on The Iced Coffee…
High-protein diets have been lauded for their rapid weight loss and muscle-building effects. In new-age diets such as, paleo, protein has emerged as the darling of contemporary diet. But something that is not known to many is that more protein can be a double-edged sword that goes from being a health promoter to a stealthy…
Cortisol, also called the “stress hormone,” is responsible for how the body manages pressure, energy, and inflammation. But when stress is prolonged, cortisol stays elevated for far too long, there by de-regulating the body. This excess of hormones can do more than regulate mood, it can remake a person over time. From sudden weight gain…
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji has reportedly stepped back from helming the highly anticipated project ‘Dhoom 4’. News broke a day after word spead that the director has picked up work on his ambitious ‘Astraverse’ and resumed scripting ‘Brashmastra: Part 2’. Ayan quits Dhoom 4 According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the ‘Brahmastra’ director has chosen…
Hibiscus is more than a beautiful flowering plant; it is a potent ingredient in natural hair care that promotes healthy hair growth. Revered in Ayurveda as a Keshya (hair-strengthening herb), hibiscus for hair is rich in vitamins A and C, amino acids, and antioxidants that nourish the scalp, strengthen hair follicles, and reduce hair fall….
