Polycotton fabrics coated with two-dimensional nanosheets of a light-responsive material show promise in filtering out and killing airborne pathogens, and could potentially be used to provide better protection against the…
What you eat may lessen your chances of estrogen-positive breast cancer Did you know that making changes to your diet can reduce your risk (or recurrence) of estrogen-positive breast cancer?…
The COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna are highly effective at preventing COVID-19 cases in real-world conditions, and research suggests they should maintain their effectiveness over time. What remains…
Evidence that a variant of the coronavirus identified in South Africa might compromise immunity sparks concerns about vaccine effectiveness. Evidence is growing that some coronavirus variants could evade immune responses…
Heartburn and indigestion are common gastrointestinal (GI) problems that are often discussed interchangeably. While they may occasionally occur at the same time, these are considered separate GI issues. Symptoms ay…
Like most men, I find myself unable to keep all the plates spinning nicely on their poles. As a husband, father of a three-year-old and a four-month old, and a…
You must have heard this phrase before “Bitter is better”. Isn’t this what we have heard our grandparents say? Eat more bitter gourd, kale, sprouts, and radishes as they are…
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer…
An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body. These foreign substances are called allergens. They can include certain foods, pollen,…
Practising hatha yoga -- a combination of asanas, pranayam and meditation -- daily as well as maintaining healthy lifestyle may help reduce blood pressure in patients with pre hypertension, a study has…
Overview Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a…
What is the difference? Flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it…