Health

Herbs may be the cure for ovarian cancer! When it comes to treating this condition, existing medications are often limited in effectiveness and can cause significant side effects, prompting researchers to look for new options. That’s why they’re exploring alternative medicines, including herbal-based strategies. For example, a research group from Khon Kaen University examined the…

New hope arises for ‘deadly’ pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer, one of the most cruel and deadly diseases, has around 10,800 new cases every year – 30 a day in Britain – according to Cancer Research UK. It is the fifth deadliest and tenth most common cancer in Britain, notes Action against pancreatic cancer. Heather Archbold,…

AI breakthrough could help cancer patients avoid chemotherapy: here’s how In a recent breakthrough, researchers have identified a better and more advanced way to examine cancer biopsies using artificial intelligence (AI). A Norwegian start-up, DoMore Diagnostics, is deploying an advanced AI tool to revolutionize the way colorectal cancer is detected, saving cancer patients from unnecessary…

Global heart health is threatened by nutrient deficiencies Heart disease may be related to a deficiency that not many people are aware of. Currently, more than three-quarters of the world’s population falls short of omega-3 intake, a nutrient deficiency that can increase the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, inflammation and vision problems. This is…

E-cigarettes raise concerns about potential health risks E-cigarettes are not safe as people think. In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Public HealthResearchers examined the link between electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use and the risk of myocardial infarction (MI, or heart attack) and stroke. For decades, cigarette smoking has been recognized…

A decade-long study from Flinders University sheds new light on the two most commonly consumed drinks; tea and coffee and their impact on bone health in women. The study published in the Journal Nutrients, followed nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and over for ten years to investigate whether regularly drinking coffee or tea was linked…

Scientists warn of new indoor contaminants as a hidden threat to health Scientists have found in a recent study that indoor environments are exposing people to a growing mix of ‘new contaminants’, increasing the risks of several diseases linked to lungs, heart and cancer. This is evident from findings published in the journal New contaminantsAlthough…

Simple Ways to Make Your Brain Productive This Winter (Image generated using AI) Do you also feel like sleeping all day in cold weather? The silence, the darkness before dinner and those cold nights in winter almost convince you to stay in bed all day and do nothing. But winter doesn’t have to be the…

False diagnosis in women: how radiation affects Pap smears A new case report was published in Volume 12 of Oncosciencetitled “Deciphering Radiation Effects in Swabs: A Case Report and Overview of Challenges.” In this report, Gunvanti Rathod, Monica Mishra, Alisha Khan and Mishu Mangla from AIIMS Bibinagar took up the case of a 44-year-old woman…

Ozempic is being launched in India due to the rising demand for diabetes treatments Novo Nordisk launched its hit diabetes drug Ozempic, pricing the 0.25 mg dose at $24.35 per week, aiming Friday to capture a large majority share of the country’s fast-growing market for treatments linked to weight loss and rising diabetes rates. As…

How to Get Enough Vitamin D Without Causing Cancer Although the body needs enough vitamin D, the key is to maintain balance and avoid excessive sun exposure. Mediclinic Chief Medical Officer Dr. Darren Green explains that vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining bone health, immune function and muscle activity. Although the body can…

Gaming disorder at record high among ‘competitive’ boys Is your child glued to the computer screen? It could be that your child simply plays a lot of computer games and researchers have now identified the top warning signs. Many children and young people play a lot, games such as Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft, often with…