A multivitamin for general health, a gummy for immunity, a tablet for hair and nails, and perhaps a lozenge for a sore throat. Each may contain just a little zinc, so you might not think twice about taking them together. But have you ever added up how much zinc you’re actually getting in a day?...
A multivitamin for general health, a gummy for immunity, a tablet for hair and nails, and perhaps a lozenge for a sore throat. Each may contain just a little zinc, so you might not think twice about taking them together. But have you ever added up how much zinc you’re actually getting in a day?...
An experimental personalised cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck reduced the risk of melanoma returning by 42% when added to standard treatment after surgery, according to study results released by the drugmakers on Thursday. The vaccine, called intismeran, is tailored to each patient’s tumour. The findings, which measured recurrence risk over two years after...
An experimental personalised cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck reduced the risk of melanoma returning by 42% when added to standard treatment after surgery, according to study results released by the drugmakers on Thursday. The vaccine, called intismeran, is tailored to each patient’s tumour. The science behind the cancer drug is based on Nobel...
When was the last time you put your own health first? Between managing work, caring for children and checking in on ageing parents, women can find themselves putting their own needs at the bottom of the list. In a conversation hosted by Faizan Khan, Mitun De Sarkar discusses the health priorities women should focus on...
Actor Ram Kapoor has a blunt message for anyone considering Ozempic for weight loss: taking medication doesn’t mean you can ditch your workouts. During an interview with Mashable India, the actor spoke about his physique, his approach to fitness and why he believes there is no substitute for exercise, even when weight-loss drugs are involved....
Microsoft researchers say an AI tool that diagnoses patients step by step, as doctors do, was more than twice as accurate as general physicians at solving complex medical cases, according to a study published on Thursday in Science. The model identifies and coordinates the questions that should be asked of a patient, as well as...
Dr Parul Khurana, Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine, RG Hospitals, Gagan Vihar (Delhi) says, “When we eat food, particularly carbohydrates, they are broken down into glucose, which enters the bloodstream. In response, the pancreas releases insulin, which helps the body take up and utilise this glucose for energy. Therefore, some variation in blood sugar levels throughout...
Protein is often associated with muscle growth, recovery and strength, but could consuming too much of it affect bone health? A common concern is that high protein intake increases calcium loss through urine, potentially weakening bones over time. However, the relationship between protein and bone health is more complex. According to Dr Sarang Deshpande, Consultant...
Have you ever slept for eight hours and woken up feeling as though you haven’t rested at all? Or found yourself wanting to sleep excessively whenever life becomes emotionally overwhelming? These experiences are sometimes described as stress sleep, although the term is not a formal medical diagnosis. It broadly refers to changes in sleeping patterns...
