In simple terms, the answer is "No." Extensive medical research has shown a connection between genetic factors and diabetes, yet definitive evidence of a direct correlation remains elusive. Regardless of one's genetic predisposition to diabetes, lifestyle habits exert a significant influence. While this revelation might initially be perceived as discouraging, it carries an optimistic undertone […]
For the effective diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions, it is extremely essential that we are able to properly gauge the nature of the functioning of the human body system and it's various constituents and components. This study has indeed got a very vast scope which is explored by the various branches of medical […]
Nowadays our lives have become so fast-paced and hectic that we are hardly able to find any leisure time for ourselves. In our relentless pursuits for material interests very often we end up ignoring the one thing which is most important and the one which really matters-our health. In our hurry to get to work […]
Who doesn't know smoking cigarette is bad, but do you know it harms nearly every organ of your body. World Health Organization (WHO) says smoking and smokeless tobacco killing nearly 6 million people worldwide which mean one death every 6 seconds each year. Smoking tobacco is the second leading cause of death and fourth leading […]
There are two kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Insoluble dietary fiber (IDF). Adds bulk to the stool, which helps in easy passage through the digestive system , and helps in relieving constipation. It balances the pH in the intestines and helps prevent colon cancer. Most common sources are seeds, nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, and […]
Obesity is the salient cause of ill health worldwide & it has exploded in India these days, the incidence is greater in urban areas. A LANCET study shows, women are more affected than men. Obesity among children and adolescents are also rising gradually. It’s facile gaining weight, but hard to lose. If you look at its prevalence […]
Body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature. Why is water necessary Prevents dehydration: Dehydration causes many other problems: If the body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from the bloodstream, thus […]
There are various types of cookware available in the market with different shapes, materials and prices. The criteria of choosing a cookware and bakeware should be: It should be inert (does not react to the food) It should not corrode easily There should be no cracks or rough edges that can trap or hold food […]
The fact that plastic is unbreakable and easily moldable into every conceivable shape, size, color, and use makes it incredibly useful and tempting to use, especially if you have children who drop dishes often. Our food, it seems, is always touching plastic. Plastics play a part in every phase of food production and preparation. Food […]
Found in your blood, platelets are irregularly shaped and sticky with no color. Platelets protect you from losing too much blood when you get a wound. When you get injured, they congregate at the site and form a clot to halt bleeding. A normal platelet count in a healthy person ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 […]
