 "How consuming ultra-processed food can lead to cancer – Firstpost")
A recent study, published in the journal Gut, drew a concerning link between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and an increased risk of colon cancer. The study adds to growing evidence that these foods, while easy to access, could be far more harmful than we realise. The findings come as colon cancer cases have been seeing a … Read more
 "How lifestyle choices & genetics drive alarming surge in fatty liver disease – Firstpost")
Fatty liver disease is a growing concern in India with factors such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and genetic predispositions playing key roles in its development. The disease progresses from simple fat accumulation in the liver to severe conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer if left untreated. In India, lifestyle factors like sedentary behaviour and … Read more
 "How intense workouts & lifestyle choices trigger heart attacks among youth – Firstpost")
As cases of heart attacks among young gym-goers surge in India, concerns are rising about the factors contributing to this alarming trend. The root causes of this disturbing phenomenon are multifaceted, involving a combination of intense exercise regimens, underlying medical conditions, and detrimental lifestyle choices such as a poor diet and chronic stress. With an … Read more
 "India is the world’s diabetes capital. Here’s why samosas, cakes are to blame – Firstpost")
Are you among those who cannot resist India’s beloved snack samosa? Are cakes and cookies your comfort food? Then it is high time to read this report. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has revealed a link between foods rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), including ultra-processed and fast foods, and India’s status as the world’s … Read more
 "Advances in stem cell and gene therapy offer new hope for arthritis treatment – Firstpost")
Approximately 18 million people globally lived with rheumatoid arthritis in 2019, with women accounting for a staggering 70% of those affected, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The disease also disproportionately affects older people, with 55% of sufferers aged 55 years or older. A significant proportion – 13 million – experience moderate to severe … Read more
Little wrinkles on your face that slowly set in are a sure sign you are getting older. While most people want to get old, they do not want to look old. So many turn to creams, moisturisers and face masks, even injections or cosmetic surgery, for younger-looking skin. Skin ageing is perfectly normal and begins … Read more
NEW DELHI: A group of genes could be common to both depression and heart disease, a finding that researchers said could explain why having one of them increases risk of developing the other.The “puzzling” link between the diseases has been known to exist since the 1990s, they said.Studies have found that people with depression run … Read more
The human immune system changes with age. Immune responses start to become less robust as people get older, which makes them more vulnerable to certain infections and diseases. However, immune system aging looks different from person to person. Research has shown that changes to the composition and diversity of the microorganisms in the gut may … Read more
NEW YORK: Spending more time on social media may increase your risk of inflammation over time, harming mental health, according to a study. The results published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research raise interesting questions about the nature of social media use and what might be driving a relationship that could be contributing to … Read more
Inflammation, often misunderstood as solely harmful, is a fundamental bodily response that plays a crucial role in fighting infections and healing wounds. Recent scientific advancements have shifted the approach to managing inflammation, from trying to suppress it entirely to reprogramming it for therapeutic benefits.According to a report in Live Science, historically, medical approaches aimed to … Read more
