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What is a macrobiotic diet?

The macrobiotic diet was developed in the 1920s by Japanese philosopher George Ohsawa. It focuses on choosing organic, locally grown and seasonal produce over animal products. The diet mainly consists of whole grains, vegetables and beans.

Mar 15, 2018

Americas ten fattest cities

Thanks to diets heavy in processed foods, America is the most obese country in the world, according to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Roughly one-third of adults in the United States are overweight, which leads to increased medical costs and health problems like heart disease and diabetes. But a new study from WalletHub suggests that where you live could be just as important as diet when it comes to your risk of obesity.

Mar 15, 2018

Platypus milk can fight superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics

In the fight against drug-resistant superbugs, scientists are finding an unlikely hero in the platypus, which has mostly been studied by evolutionary scientists till now for the physical traits it displays.

Mar 15, 2018

What is transverse myelitis? Woman paralyzed after waking up with sore neck

Doctors were completely baffled to see a fit-and-healthy woman, who thought that she developed sore neck due to sleeping awkwardly, had developed a total paralysis.

Mar 14, 2018

Stephen Hawking battled ALS for decades: Know all about the rare disease

Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with the neurological disease, ALS, when he was around 21 years old and was given two years to live.

Mar 14, 2018

Woman who couldn't close her mouth for months gets relief after surgery

The elderly woman from India, who was unable to close her mouth, couldn't even eat and was mostly on a liquid diet for the last few months.

Mar 13, 2018

What is Disease X? WHO experts warn of the next pandemic

Disease X is the ninth inclusion in the WHO's newest Blueprint list of diseases with pandemic potential, after Ebola, Lassa fever and Zika.

Mar 12, 2018

What is IPF? Dentists are dying of this rare, incurable lung disease

Dentists are affected by IPF as they are "exposed to infectious agents, chemicals, airborne particulates, ionizing radiation."

Mar 12, 2018

Woman loses limbs to sepsis: Causes, symptoms and cure of the disease

The woman developed gangrenous limbs and doctors had to amputate both her legs, one arm and all fingers of the other hand after suffering from sepsis.

Mar 12, 2018

From 'nariyal pani' to fruit juices - Coca-Cola looks to woo health-conscious Indians

Sales of carbonated drinks have stagnated as consumers worried about obesity and diabetes turn to healthy alternatives with less sugar.

Mar 12, 2018

Storm Emma exposes killer plants: What makes hemlock water dropwort so poisonous

Hemlock water dropwort has parsnip-like roots which are extremely toxic and can kill people by attacking the nervous system.

Mar 11, 2018

Heart health data on your fingertips: Smartphone with BP monitor coming soon

Michigan State Universty scientists believe that the new blood pressure sensor on smartphones will help users get easier access to their heart health.

Mar 11, 2018

Woman slices open throat of choking boyfriend, saves his life

A woman saved her boyfriend, who was choking on food, by slicing open his throat. The doctors said he would have suffered brain damage or organ failure without the procedure.

Mar 10, 2018

What is botulism? Married couple left paralyzed after eating canned green beans

While the German couple was left paralyzed after consuming canned green beans, their son escaped the horrific ordeal by refusing to eat the beans.

Mar 10, 2018

What is exorcist syndrome? Rare condition makes 9-year-old girl act 'possessed'

Exorcist syndrome, or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection (PANDAs), is triggered by severe tonsillitis.

Mar 9, 2018