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May 3, 2024 5:34 PM

Impact of heat stress on physical and mental health

Heat stress is more than just feeling hot on a sunny day; it can profoundly affect both our physical and mental well-being. When our bodies are exposed to high temperatures for extended periods, especially during strenuous activities, they struggle t...

April 30, 2024 3:44 PM

What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight

The advent of agriculture roughly 11,500 years ago in the Middle East was a milestone for humankind - a revolution in diet and lifestyle that moved beyond the way hunter-gatherers had existed since Homo sapiens arose more than 300,000 years ago in Af...

April 30, 2024 11:42 PM

From farm to glass: Beat the heat with the pure goodness of summer

By: Aditya Ahuja As the sun blazes high and the mercury soars, there is no better way to quench your thirst and rejuvenate your senses than with a refreshing sip of pure, organic goodness. Our local Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been h...

April 25, 2024 10:37 AM

The tastes of summer: FPOs cultivating goodness on Indian plates

By: Aditya Ahuja In the heartlands of India, where the sun beats down relentlessly, and the soil holds the promise of sustenance, there exists a silent revolution. It is a movement propelled by the hands that till the land, the minds that nurture ...

April 8, 2024 11:50 AM

Study reveals impact of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on infant development

A recent study published in the journal "Alcohol Clinical and Experimental Research" has revealed that even low to moderate alcohol consumption by pregnant women can lead to subtle changes in the prenatal development of their babies. Lead researcher...

January 8, 2024 6:05 PM

Hearing loss heightens dementia risk, study reveals

Individuals with hearing loss face a heightened risk, up to 13%, of developing dementia compared to those with normal hearing. Researchers from the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark uncovered a significant link bet...

December 20, 2023 5:20 PM

India braces for COVID surge; health minister chairs high-level meeting to tackle rising cases

In light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in several states and the detection of the new JN.1 variant in the country, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, spearheaded a high-level meeting on Wednesday. The obje...

December 11, 2023 2:17 PM

Less than five minutes of daily exercise can boost late-stage lung cancer survival: Study

Lung cancer, affecting a large number of individuals annually than any other malignancy, has sparked new hope through a groundbreaking study led by Curtin University. This study delved into the lives of individuals diagnosed with incurable forms of t...

December 8, 2023 4:11 PM

Government issues alert on Meftal due to adverse reactions, urges heightened vigilance

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has raised a red flag regarding an adverse reaction associated with the popular painkiller, Meftal. The syndrome in question, known as Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS), manifests a ra...

November 24, 2023 10:44 PM

Coffee grounds can help prevent neurological disorders: Study

Millions of people in the United States are affected by neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's, and the expense of caring for persons with these conditions totals hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Res...

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