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New robot will provide surgical assistance in uterine operations

02/10/2020 Health News

A team of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), belonging to the Institute of Automation and Industrial Informatics (AI2), has developed a gynecological surgical assistance robot for uterine operations. The project has been conducted in collaboration with the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, General Surgery, Urology and Thoracic Surgery of Valencia’s General Hospital, through their Research Foundation and with […]

Altruistic babies? Study shows infants are willing to give up food, help others

02/10/2020 Health News

Altruistic helping—the act of giving away something desirable, even at a cost to oneself—is perhaps no more evident than when it comes to food. Human adults often respond to hungry people, whether through food banks or fundraisers, or by simply handing over their lunch. But when, and how, does that spirit of giving start? New research by the University of […]

Vitamin B12 deficiency: The sign when you move and speak to watch out for

02/10/2020 Health News

Vitamin B12 performs a number of vital functions, such as keeping the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy, and helping to make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Becoming deficient in the vitamin can therefore impair different parts of the body, triggering a wide range of symptoms. One area where symptoms can be particularly pronounced is in the nervous […]

Virginia woman says Zantac caused her esophageal cancer

02/09/2020 Health News

Virginia woman claims taking Zantac daily for years gave her CANCER in her esophagus – joining dozens of lawsuits over carcinogenic chemicals in the heartburn drug Deborah Haskins, of Ridgeway, Virginia, began using Zantac in 2005 and took at least one tablet of 75mg per day She was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, a cancer of the tube that connects the […]

What happens to your body if you accidentally drink perfume?

02/09/2020 Health News

Thanks to the work of scientists Richard Axel and Linda Buck, who won a Nobel Prize in 2004 for their work on our ability to smell (via Nature), we know how and why we are attracted to certain smells and perfumes. Unfortunately for us, perfumes can be so alluring to some people (particularly small children), that this sweet-smelling and attractively […]

How to keep boron inside cells during radiotherapy: A novel approach to cancer treatment

02/09/2020 Health News

The growing knowledge about cancer biology has enhanced the development of many therapeutic strategies that involve selective targeting and killing of cancer cells. One such therapeutic option is boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), a radiotherapy process involving transferring boron into cancer cells and exposing it to neutron particles, causing it to undergo nuclear fission, which kills the cancer cells. If […]

Eating red meat and processed meat hikes heart disease, death risk: study

02/09/2020 Health News

Drop the steak knife. After a controversial study last fall recommending that it was not necessary for people to change their diet in terms of red meat and processed meat, a large, carefully analyzed new study links red and processed meat consumption with slightly higher risk of heart disease and death, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine and […]

The truth about ear wax candles

02/08/2020 Health News

You’ve probably heard of ear candling. The alternative aural cleaning method calls for a person to lie on his or her side, and a ten-inch hollow and tapered candle made of fabric and covered with paraffin or beeswax to be inserted in his or her ear, with the wider side up (via Medical News Today). The candle is then lit, […]

Khichdi: Say hello to this meal for all seasons

02/08/2020 Health News

There are various ways to prepare khichdi, one of the most popular being moong dal ki khichdi. Something we cherish from our sick days is the comfort of warm khichdi, made from a mix of rice and lentils. As a steady powerhouse of carbohydrates, calcium, vitamins, and several other antioxidants, khichdi is considered to be a wholesome meal that is […]

Natural ways to prevent indigestion and acidity

02/08/2020 Health News

Whether you are suffering from indigestion or acid reflux, you are likely to experience pain and a great deal of discomfort. One needs to pay attention to check what has triggered these conditions. Acidity and indigestion are common during the winter season. This is when our metabolism tends to get sluggish, leading to bloating, acidity, gas, and other gut-related/indigestion issues. […]

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