A sweeping new research published in the American Heart Health Association has raised a concerning link between covid-19 and flu, to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The American Heart Association researchers reviewed 155 high-quality studies and discovered that viral infections such as COVID-19, influenza, HIV, hepatitis C, and shingles were all associated…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a major move in heart health care by approving Rybelsus, the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, which helps to manage cardiovascular risks. Up until now, Rybelsus was known as a diabetes medication and was only taken in cases of increased blood sugar levels, in adults with…
Edamame, the baby form of soybeans, is packed with isoflavones, a family of plant‑derived compounds, that double as antioxidants and can hook onto estrogen receptors inside us. A few studies have floated the idea that these isoflavones could trim the odds of cancers such as, breast and prostate malignancies, by tweaking how hormones function. Edamame,…
Human beings are social creatures, and maintaining strong relationships has a direct impact on brain health. Social interaction stimulates a lot of cognitive processes, all the while improving emotional health, and reduces the risk of dementia. According to Dr. Chadha, nurturing meaningful relationships with friends, family and community is just as important as diet or…
Drug giants Novo Nordisk and Pfizer are locked in a fierce $9 billion bidding war for obesity drug developer Metsera. Novo’s unsolicited offer challenges Pfizer’s earlier $7.3 billion deal, highlighting the immense value and competition in the booming weight-loss drug market. This corporate showdown could redefine the future of obesity treatment. Novo Nordisk, the Danish…
Passing gas, or flatulence, is a completely natural process that everyone experiences. According to clinical nutritionist Ryan Fernando, understanding what is the ‘normal’ amount of farting and when it could signal an underlying issue, is the key to maintaining good digestive health. By applying his guidance and evidence-backed nutritional principles, we can better understand what…
Dietitian Deepshikha Sharma recently shared how eyes can silently reveal hidden health issues, from vitamin deficiencies to liver and thyroid problems. Each symptom, she explains, is the body’s way of asking for balance. Here’s a closer look at nine such eye signs and what foods can help restore health naturally. Source link
Dr Saurabh Sethi—a gastroenterologist trained at Harvard University and Stanford University—ranks ten widely used sweeteners based on their impact on gut health and general wellbeing. Source link
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have created the first comprehensive genetic resource to identify people at risk of dangerously high cholesterol and heart disease, even if their cholesterol levels appear normal. The international study, led by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, mapped more than 17,000 genetic variants of the LDL…
Think fast, this is a quick visual challenge. The headline says only 1% spot the hidden face in 7 seconds.Optical illusions play with expectations. The brain looks for familiar patterns like eyes, a nose and a mouth. When an image hides those features in plain sight, many people miss them. The eyes focus on obvious…