London: A new study warns that xylitol, a chemical used for artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to media reports, a study published in the ‘European Heart Journal’ has shown that high blood xylitol levels increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or other heart problems within three years….
California: Instant messaging application WhatsApp has tested a new feature that will display statuses in an orderly fashion using a new ranking system. According to the WhatsApp beta info, the company is testing a feature that will show contacts’ statuses based on their popularity and importance, i.e. the people with whom users chat most often…
Shanghai: Recently, in China, gene therapy was performed on hearing impaired children, as a result of which the children miraculously recovered their hearing. According to media reports, specific gene therapy was tested in Shanghai on 5 children who were completely deaf. Hearing recovery was observed in both ears of all children after gene therapy. Additionally,…
Helsinki: A new study has found that rich people have a higher genetic risk of cancer than the poor. The study, conducted at the University of Helsinki in Finland, examined the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and several diseases. According to the results of the research, people who have a better socio-economic status have a…
In order to control the disease, lifestyle changes have to be made. Photo: File High blood cholesterol is of particular concern. Several questions arise in the mind about its growth and implications. Cholesterol is a type of fat that the body must have in adequate amounts. A normal human body contains about 100 grams of…
Summer season is difficult for those who work under the open sky and also for those who are busy in four walls. One of the major causes of fatigue, nausea and anxiety in hot summers is the lack of salts and water in the body. Although medical experts advise to drink more water in summer,…
Florida: A new study conducted at the University of Florida suggests that cano peels can play an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among men, women and people of color and ethnicity. A recent study suggests that certain…
File photo The World Health Organization (WHO) says that A person infected with bird flu has died in Mexico. The WHO said in its statement that the victim was already suffering from other health problems, the reason for the spread of the virus in the victim was not known. The 59-year-old man, who was being…
California: Globally popular application Instagram is testing a new feature in which users will have to see ads while scrolling. According to the details, in the above mentioned feature, users will be forced to watch the complete ad without skipping the ad. Technology website regarding this ‘The Verge’ Instagram management confirmed that a feature is…
Washington: A new report has revealed that maternal mortality rates in the US continue to rise compared to other developed and wealthy countries. According to the American media, most women in the United States are dying in large numbers during pregnancy and childbirth due to easily preventable causes. The researchers found that the rate of…
