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The possibility of using the tiny organisms in our gut, called gut microbiota, in the prevention and treatment of chronic health issues is a topic of growing interest. In a new study, researchers manipulated gut microbiota using flaxseeds and found it could be beneficial in the prevention of breast cancer. Flaxseed is known for several…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory after a more serious and infectious variant of the mpox virus was reported across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, is a rare viral infection that causes fever, chill and rash. It has no cure but…

Teens, maybe it’s time to limit your smartphone usage for better mental health. More than four hours of smartphone usage increases the risk of stress, thoughts of suicide and substance use, a new study has revealed. The study, published in the journal Plus One, establishes a link between excessive smartphone use and adverse mental health.…

Every organ in our body ages at a different pace. Researchers now say around 18% of healthy adults above the age of 50 face accelerated aging in at least one of their organs. A study, led by researchers from Stanford Medicine, suggests that with a simple blood test, it might be possible to detect accelerated…

If your partner has hypertension, you are likely to have it too, says researchers of a new study. The research team, which examined middle-aged and older heterosexual couples across China, England, India and the U.S., observed concordance of hypertension, a situation when both partners have high blood pressure. The study was conducted by researchers from…

Excessive consumption of diet soda could raise the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the most common form of chronic liver disease, a new study has revealed. A previous study has found a connection between the mother’s consumption of aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in diet soda, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and autism…

What you eat can affect the body’s response to stress. Researchers of a new study recommend avoiding fatty food for better recovery from the effects of stress. A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham examined the impact of high-fat food on people undergoing stress and found that it could hinder the recovery of…

Getting periods before the age of 13 is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, also suggests that girls who start menstruation before the age of 10 or younger are at an increased…

Hydration is something all dermatologists recommend for achieving smoother and softer skin. But, have you heard of skin flooding? Basically, it’s an extreme hydration technique that promises an instant, radiant boost to the skin by layering multiple skincare products. Like many TikTok skincare trends, if you are unsure about trying skin flooding, know what a…

In this fast-paced society, most of the global population grapples with nasal congestion, allergies, and sinus issues. A study by the National Library of Medicine indicates that conditions such as allergic rhinitis impact 10–20% of the world’s population, which apart from imposing economic burdens, significantly diminishes the overall quality of life. These issues cover a…