Liver cancer is a rare cancer that affects the primary liver cells called hepatocytes. Tumors resulting from mutations in the liver cells might impair the main function of the liver, which is to filter the blood in the body and break down poisonous substances, such as alcohol and drugs. One of the biggest factors that …
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Weight loss pills may lead to stomach paralysis, finds new study
Weight loss has become a rising concern in the face of growing cases of obesity globally. While some people take the natural route by adopting a healthy diet, a regular fitness regime and healthier lifestyle habits, others, may turn to weight loss drugs to lose weight. Even if these drugs are recommended by doctors, are …
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Sugar substitute Xylitol may be risky for your heart, says study
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that is found in plants. While it tastes like sugar, it has fewer calories and is often touted to be a healthier option for sugar, especially if you are on your weight-loss journey. While it is believed that it is healthier than refined sugar, some likely side effects of …
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H5N2 bird flu infects 4-year-old in India, first human case since 2019: WHO
After a bird flu outbreak affected a person in the United States earlier in 2024, a case of bird flu, caused by the H9N2 virus, has been detected in a four-year-old in India’s West Bengal region. The child was reported to have severe respiratory issues, high fever, and abdominal cramps, and was admitted to the …
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Aamras ranks top in world’s best mango dishes list! Know its benefits and how to make it at home
Aamras, a delectable Indian sweet dish made from the juicy and lip-smacking mango pulp, has ranked top in a global list of best-rated mango dishes. The 2024 list, released by online food and travel guide Taste Atlas, also features the humble Mango chutney on the fifth position, preceded by Rujak (Indonesia), Sorbetes (Phillippines) and Mango …
Kate Middleton shares cancer update, says ‘I’m learning how to be patient with uncertainty’
Hope, gratitude and a resolve to heal faster: Princess of Wales Kate Middleton’s latest Instagram note is a testimony to her battle with cancer. In March this year, the British royal broke the news about her fight against cancer. She has been receiving preventive chemotherapy, and has been away from the public eye. In the …
Alka Yagnik diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss: Know all about the condition
Indian playback singer Alka Yagnik, who has had a glorious career of over three decades, has been diagnosed with a rare sensory hearing loss called sudden sensorineural hearing loss. The singer revealed her diagnosis via social media, explaining why she has been missing in action of late. This rare sensory condition leads to hearing loss in …
Flesh eating bacteria spread in Japan: All about the infection that can kill in 48 hours
Not long ago we fought a virulent variant called coronavirus, now Japan has reported yet another infection that can kill people in just 48 hours. Cases of the ‘rare-flesh eating bacteria’ have reached a new high in Japan. The National Institute of Infectious Disease of Japan has reported that the cases of streptococcal toxic shock …
Monogamy and Polyamory: Here’s what sets them apart
A husband and wife or even a girlfriend and a boyfriend, is the ideal definition of a monogamous relationship. While this may seem very natural to most of us, monogamy might not be the preferred choice for many consenting adults today. Monogamy might not only refer to sexual relationships, the norms are true for emotional …
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Lupita Nyong’o finds the ‘purrfect’ way to mend her broken heart: Why pets are good for mental health
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o not only overcame her fear of cats for a movie role, but also adopted one. Being a cat momma has been great for her mental health. The Hollywood star has revealed in a new interview that her cat Yoyo helped her when she was dealing with a “severely broken” heart. Pets …