Many can’t get enough of fruits in their diet. But if you want to meet your fitness goals, and feel agile and alive, including fruits in your everyday diet can bring “miraculous” benefits. Calling fruits the most effective food for digestion, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev spoke about why they are a must in one’s diet. “Fruits …
During these times, our immune system may weaken due to various factors, making it crucial to provide our bodies with the necessary nutrition for optimal health. Fortunately, certain foods possess immune-boosting properties that can help combat infections such as coughs, colds, fevers, and asthma. As the seasons transition, our body’s nutritional needs shift to adapt …
In 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) suggested that adults should aim for at least 0.83 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily From supporting muscle growth and repair to bolstering immune function and aiding in weight management, protein offers a multitude of benefits for overall health and well-being In a …
A study conducted at Harvard Medical School in association with Massachusetts General Hospital, USA, finds that influenza vaccination in October has the most protective efficacy against seasonal influenza infection in young children. The study is published in the British Medical Journal. Study: Optimal timing of influenza vaccination in young children: population based cohort study. Image …
Scientists have long believed that a newborn’s immune system was an immature version of an adult’s, but new research from Cornell University shows that newborns’ T cells – white blood cells that protect from disease – outperform those of adults at fighting off numerous infections. These results help clarify why adults and infants respond differently …
In a recent study published in Physiological Genomics, a group of researchers explored how sex hormones and chromosomes influence allergic inflammation and gene expression in four-core genotype (FCG) mice exposed to house dust mites (HDMs). Study: Transcriptomics analysis of allergen-induced inflammatory gene expression in the Four-Core Genotype mouse model. Image Credit: SciePro/Shutterstock.com Background Asthma, affecting …
In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, a group of researchers evaluated the impact of vegan and ketogenic diets on immune response and gut microbiota in humans. Study: Differential peripheral immune signatures elicited by vegan versus ketogenic diets in humans. Image Credit: Boontoom Sae-Kor/Shutterstock.com Background Nutrition significantly influences physiological processes, including immune regulation, offering …
ANI | Updated: Feb 01, 2024 17:21 IST Saitama Prefecture [Japan], February 1 (ANI): Plants are constantly developing new immunological receptors to combat ever-changing diseases. Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) have traced the genesis and evolution of plant immune receptors. Their research will make it easier to locate immune receptor …
A recent Lancet Microbe study explores intrahost evolution and the risk factors associated with prolonged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in immunocompromised patients. Study: SARS-CoV-2 shedding and evolution in immunocompromised patients during the omicron period: a multicentre, prospective analysis. Image Credit: Sabrewolf / Shutterstock.com Background Immunocompromised patients are most vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection, as they …
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on – Jan 29, 2024, 18:01 IST Switching to this natural sweetener can fix blood issues and improve hemoglobin levels Jaggery is one of the ancient forms of natural sweeteners used in traditional Indian cooking. Do you know why authentic delicacies in most cultures are always prepared with Jaggery? Well, Jaggery …