According to a research, consuming turmeric daily may boost your memory and uplift your mood. Curcumin, which is found in turmeric, has earlier been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also has been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India, where curcumin is a dietary staple, have a lower prevalence … Read more

People who get the flu may face a six-fold higher risk of heart attack in the week following infection, said a study on Wednesday that bolsters the need for widespread vaccinations against the flu. The risk of heart attack—or myocardial infarction—is particularly acute in older adults, said the report in the New England of Medicine. “Our findings are … Read more

Pune: Warkaris going back home after travelling on foot for 21 days suffered a lot after the Maratha community continued its agitation in several districts across Maharashtra on Tuesday calling for Maharashtra bandh. More than 300 warkaris of Hingoli from dindi number 106 and 36 travelling back to their village by trucks and jeeps from Pandharpur … Read more

Pune: The Maratha Morcha, which has been organised on a large scale for more than a year now and which has been appreciated for their planning, patience and non-violent approach, has taken a violent turn in many places in the State and rural areas in Pune. The city though saw a peaceful bike rally from Marathon … Read more

Mumbai: Protesters attacked public buses in Mumbai, and the neighbouring Thane and Navi Mumbai as the bandh called by Maratha outfits over their demand for reservation began this morning. Two BEST buses were attacked by agitators in Kanjurmarg and Bhandup suburbs of Mumbai. In view of the stone-pelting on buses, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport … Read more

A recent research has found that women who are expecting should avoid diets that cut or eliminate carbohydrates, as they could add to the risk of having babies with neural tube birth defects and abnormality. The research, published in the journal ‘Birth Defects Research’, discovered that women with low carbohydrate consumption are 30 percent more … Read more

A type of onion may hold the key to fighting antibiotic resistance in cases of tuberculosis, according to a study led by an Indian-origin researcher. The study led by Sanjib Bhakta of University College London (UCL) in the UK found that the antibacterial properties extracted from the Persian shallot could increase the effects of existing … Read more

A recent study has found that drinking 100 percent fruit juice does not add to the blood sugar levels, supporting a growing body of evidence that the drink has no significant effect on glycemic control. The results are consistent with prior research indicating that 100 percent fruit juice is not associated with an increased risk … Read more

Regular exercise strengthens the immune system and helps to fight off infections In Winters, it’s really hard to stay motivated about your health and fitness!!We tend to take on a “Snuggle up” mentality, we eat more and we do less – human hibernation! Winter also brings the cold, illness, the blues and isolation. Considering which, … Read more

A team led by an Indian-origin scientist has made advances towards creating stem cell-derived retinal cells to treat a leading cause of blindness. According to scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI) in the US, tiny tube-like protrusions called primary cilia on cells of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) – a layer of cells in … Read more