Powerful new gene-editing tools may eradicate hundreds of diseases
Yoga Can Heal, But Also Hurt If Done Wrong: Experts
Here’s why Rajma Chawal is hurting you
Your Diagnostic Reports Can Be Signed By Doctors Only, Says MCI
Beware of Hand Sanitisers: They Can Be Very Harmful for Children
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Powerful new gene-editing tools may eradicate hundreds of diseases
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Oct 27, 2017
CHICAGO: US scientists on Wednesday unveiled two new molecular editing tools designed to fix mutations that cause the majority of human genetic diseases, some of which have no known treatment.
One technique, by David Liu of Harvard University and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, offers a highly precise way to fix single-letter mistakes in genes, which are stretches of deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA. …
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Yoga Can Heal, But Also Hurt If Done Wrong: Experts
Find out about health problems that you might face if you are performing certain yoga pose wrongly.
News18.com
September 26, 2017
Yoga is a great healer and contributor to improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, but wrong yoga poses can make your daily life difficult instead of easy, say experts.
Minakshi Fullara, Chief Consultant, Physiotherapy, Aakash Healthcare, said overdoing it or doing it in the wrong manner can lead to acute injuries, chronic pain, overuse strain and a hamstring pull. …
Here’s why Rajma Chawal is hurting you
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
July 11, 2017
Your Diagnostic Reports Can Be Signed By Doctors Only, Says MCI
Ndtv.com
Mon, 03 Jul 2017
In an attempt to drive out medical errors in diagnostic reports, the Medical Council Of India (MCI) has notified that only those who hold MBBS degree and therefore lie under the professional purview of either the Medical Council Of India (MCI) or the Medical Councils of various states would be allowed to sign Diagnostic Reports from the different laboratories. While the decision has been received well in the medical fraternity, there are certain organisations who are wary of it and might file for further clarifications since previously, reports could be signed by both PhD scholars, researchers & doctors. …
Beware of Hand Sanitisers: They Can Be Very Harmful for Children
Ndtv.com
March 06, 2017
We are living in a world where there is no scarcity of germs and harmful viruses to create havoc to our health and well-being. The only way we can stay safeguarded is if we make the conscious effort to stay in a clean environment and use precautions. Our hands are the most exposed parts of the body that are prone to catching germs. …
Walking posture: Right and wrong
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
January 21, 2017
Why you need to wash your underwear separately
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
January 13, 2017
6 reasons you must wash your underwear separately
We all are often too lazy to care for laundry etiquettes. We throw everything together in the laundry bag, from our white tees, our grandmother’s woollen socks, to our new Forever 21 jacket and even our latest jockeys or BVDs. While there are so many things to keep in mind for washing your clothes the right way, here we look into what happens when you wash your unders along with the other laundry. And believe us when we say this: These long and short johns in your machine can be the biggest culprits for spreading infections. …
Uncovered: Spicy Indian pepper has powerful anti-cancer properties
Zeenews.india.com
January 14, 2017
New Delhi: The role of herbs and spice in cancer prevention is becoming more important as researchers and the public are turning to alternative treatments.
Since time immemorial, herbs and spices have been used for their flavor-enhancement characteristics and for their medicinal properties. …
Heart disease: Five simple ways to prevent it!
Zeenews.india.com
January 7, 2017
New Delhi: Heart disease has now become the leading cause of mortality in in our country. It remains to be the top killer of both men and women in the world.
Heat disease is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. Though some people are born with heart disease, but there are many things which you can do to protect your heart and blood vessels by leading a healthy lifestyle. …
Good habits that are bad for you
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Jan 05, 2017
Your ATM dispenses bacteria
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Painkillers turning poison pills
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Sep 16, 2016
New Delhi: NSAIDS, or the common painkillers, are not advisable for dengue patients because they are known to quicken internal bleeding. However, doctors have been prescribing them to relieve joint pain in suspected or confirmed cases of chikungunya. Now, in a worrying trend, these drugs have been found to be counterproductive even in chikungunya patients. …
Warning! Never Reheat These 10 Foods, They Can kill Your Family
Speakingtree.in
Nov 02, 2015
1. Things you don’t know
Reheating dinner is a way of life. Whether it’s Friday night and you need to clean out your fridge, or you want to turn your leftovers from last night into a whole new meal, our microwaves are our handy kitchen companions. But research shows that reheating some of your favorite foods can be dangerous to your health. Take a look at these foods that can give you food poisoning (or worse). …
A glass of water contains ten million bacteria!
Economictimes.indiatimes.com
28 Dec, 2015
London: A glass of clean drinking water contains ten million ‘good’ bacteria which may help purify the water and keep it safe, a new study has claimed. …
Easy ways to cure acidity
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This is what ready to eat meals do to you
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Nov 25, 2015
This is what ready to eat meals do to you
Ready meals can raise risk of memory loss, says scientific study.
There’s more reason to grouse. Apart from preservatives and additives affecting your physical health, ready meals can raise your risk of memory loss, a new study has found. …
Frequent Breaks, Not Exercise, Best to Cut Long Sitting Hours
Ndtv.com
September 22, 2015
London: If you want to remain fit and healthy, try to go for frequent breaks from prolonged sitting at workplace or home as daily morning exercise alone may not help you ward off the ill-effects of sitting for long hours. …
Don’t sit at one place, just hop around your workplace! Economictimes.indiatimes.com
13 May, 2015
Every morning, after arriving at her office in Adyar, Divya Mohandoss heads to her department where she can choose from a Japanese-style low seating area, hanging rope chairs or comfortable seats at the coffee shop. …
Avoid sitting for long hours for a healthy heart
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 8, 2015
Sitting for long hours everyday is associated with increased coronary artery calcification that can increase the risk of a heart attack, new research says. …
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