Too much tea can become a cause for iron deficiency in the body. As per reports, an individual should stick to drinking 3 to 4 cups of tea a day. Billions of people around the world, especially in our country, prefer to start their day with a cup of tea. It soothes the minds …
For men, smoking is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction. Dr Pritam Kataria, Consultant, Medical Oncology, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital shares the side effects of quitting tobacco The side effects of quitting smoking can be quite severe for some individuals, often leading to withdrawal symptoms due to smoking’s impact on every system in the …
Hello. I’m David Kerr, professor of cancer medicine, from University of Oxford. I’d like to talk today about a nice editorial in Lancet Oncology written by Grimes and O’Riordan from Trinity in Dublin, entitled, “Quackery: Starving Cancer and Other Dangerous Dietary Misconceptions.” I’ll address what these misconceptions are, but perhaps also think about whether there …
A new malaria vaccine has protected children under the age of 1.5 years against infection with an efficacy of 68%-75% in a phase 3 study. The highest level of vaccine protection was observed in areas with seasonal malaria. The new vaccine’s efficacy is similar to that of the already approved vaccine and could help meet …
Today, there is immense hope for Indian cancer patients, thanks to the pharma regulator’s recent approval of CAR-T cell treatment. In good news, CAR-T cell therapy, an indigenous cancer treatment recently licenced by India’s drug regulator, has resulted in the cure of a patient with cancer. The first-ever successful use of CAR-T cell therapy, a novel …
With its nutrient-packed profile, elephant foot yam has become a sought-after ingredient for those seeking a wholesome diet (Image: Shutterstock) Scientifically known as Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, Jimikand has garnered the attention of many across countries Elephant foot yam, also known as Jimikand, is a tropical tuber vegetable that enchants markets across Pacific islands, South Asia, Africa, …