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This sugar killing honeybees may help fight cancer

A sugar that is crucial to many physiological processes in humans, but lethal to honeybees, can help inhibit the growth of cancer cells, according to a study.

Jul 18, 2023

Alzheimer's Drug Fails To 'Slow Cognitive Decline', Says Eli Lilly

Another Alzheimer's drug shows promise to slow disease

Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug has shown promise to slow down cognitive and functional decline in people who are in early stages of the disease's progression, according to results of phase 3 trial.

Jul 18, 2023

Daily beetroot juice may boost heart health in angina patients

Health Byte: Foods you should avoid reheating

It's not always simple to estimate how much food you'll actually consume when cooking. especially if you're cooking for a larger group. You will undoubtedly have some leftovers the following day if you think that having too much food is preferable to having not enough. Therefore, if you intend to store them, keep them in the refrigerator to prevent the growth of bacteria that could become dangerous to your health.

Jul 17, 2023

US scientists discover chemical to reverse ageing

US scientists discover 'Yamanaka factors' to reverse ageing

In a groundbreaking study, US researchers have unlocked a new frontier in the fight against ageing and age-related diseases.

Jul 17, 2023

Playing crosswords, chess may prevent dementia in elderly

Using computers, playing crosswords and games like chess can prevent older people from developing dementia more than knitting, painting or socialising, according to a study.

Jul 17, 2023

Beware of aspartame for cancer risk as 38% of urban Indians use artificial sweeteners monthly

Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar, and it is mainly used in diet drinks, chewing gum, toothpaste and chewable vitamins

Jul 16, 2023

Doctors advise people using 'aspartame' not to panic

Amid the conundrum on aspartame by the World Health Organisation (WHO), doctors on Friday advised people using the popular artificial sweetener to not panic as the evidence of it being a possible cancer causing agent is very low.

Jul 15, 2023

Heart Failure Treatment is Failing in America, but Sarath Chandra's ISHI is Making a Change

Sarath Chandra has been working on the technical infrastructure needed for the tool. He oversees a team of 15 developers, project managers, and UI/US developers

Jul 14, 2023

Health Byte: Why Sarcopenia matters as you age

We've all dealt with a jar lid that just won't budge. Maybe we tried hammering it on the counter or holding it under hot water, and if all else failed, we probably asked someone for help. Over the years, it might start to feel like these stubborn lids are getting stronger but for many people, the problem is that their hands and bodies are simply getting weaker.

Jul 14, 2023