WHO: Unsafe food causes 1.5m deaths a year, children at highest risk
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite being just 9% of the global population, young children suffer…
Thyroid troubles: The silent impact on your heart and what you need to know
The thyroid gland, resembling a butterfly, is at the lower part of your neck and secretes hormones that impact the entire body, mainly your heart. The thyroid hormone plays a role in regulating the intensity and pace of your heartbeat, as well as your blood…
Most Detailed Map Of Human Brain Created By Harvard, Google Scientists
Ten years ago, Dr. Jeff Lichtman, a molecular and cellular biology professor at Harvard University, received a little brain sample in his laboratory. Despite its small size, one cubic millimetre of tissue might hold 57,000 cells, 230 millimetres of blood arteries, and 150 million synapses….
A Recipe for a Healthy Heart: Cardiologists’ Advice on Diet
In the pursuit of heart health, dietary choices play a pivotal role. Wxperts warn against one of the most common dietary pitfalls: fried foods. According to Cardiologists Harlan Krumholz of Yale Medical School and Dr. Mary Greene of Manhattan Cardiology, the oils used in deep-frying…
Doctor Reveals Small Lifestyle Change That Can Delay Diabetes By Up To 10 Years
Adoctor shared that making a few changes to your lifestyle can help delay diabetes for “up to 10 years”. A report in Gloucestershire Live says that Professor Naveed Sattar, an expert in metabolic medicine at the University of Glasgow, shared with ZOE this week on…
High blood pressure leads to heart failure, kidney damage if left untreated: WHO
Over the last few years, high blood pressure or hypertension has been a silent killer for millions across the globe. In its first-ever report, the World Health Organisation shared the devastating effects of high blood pressure and how this deadly condition leads to stroke, heart…
What Causes Your Feet To Swell When You Sit For Prolonged Time?
A lot of people experience swelling in their feet when they sit for prolonged periods of time. It happens when excess fluid accumulates in the cells and tissues of the feet which causes discomfort, pain and also difficulty in walking. This could happen due to…
10 most important blood tests everyone should get regularly
Maintaining good health is important, and regular health check-ups play an essential role in early detection and prevention of various health conditions. Here are the 10 most important blood tests everyone should get regularly to monitor their health. Complete blood count (CBC) The Complete Blood…
Hyderabad-Chennai Bullet Train Route Changed, Telangana Stretch Is Now 113km Shorter
Hyderabad-Chennai bullet train project has undergone a major route change, with Telangana’s share of the high-speed corridor reportedly shrinking from 236km to 123km. The revised route will now pass through the state’s planned Future City and Dry Port projects, replacing the earlier proposed route through…
WHO: Unsafe food causes 1.5m deaths a year, children at highest risk
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite being just 9% of the global population, young children suffer…