Monthly Archives: January 2021

Syracuse, N.Y Covid-19 is killing far more Onondaga County residents right now than any other cause of death. With 204 deaths so far in December, Covid-19 is far outstripping the monthly average deaths from the typical leading cause of death: heart disease. The numbers dont lie: At the moment, yes, Covid-19 is killing more people than heart disease, said Brian Leydet, an epidemiologist and infectious disease professor at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Continue reading →

Over the past 2 decades, there has been an increase in the consumption of sugar worldwide, partly because of beverage marketing and growing urbanization.1 This lifestyle is deeply rooted in western countries. Data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed that the intake of sugar in the US population surpassed the recommended calorie intake, with the average intake of men and women aged 18 years and older being 1.5 and 2.8 greater, respectively.2 On average, half of the US population consumes sugary drinks on a given day, with data showing 1 in 4 people get at least 200 calories daily from sugary drinks.3 Consumption of sugary drinks regularly may be a major contributory factor to the epidemic of cancer, according to a study published by the British Medical Journal.4 According to the study, a sugary drink is more than 5% sugar, which includes sugar-sweetened beverages, soft drinks (carbonated or non-carbonated), fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and 100% fruit juices. These beverages are the single most significant sources of calories in the United States.5 The study assessed the correlation between the consumption of sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages, plus the risk of overall cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancers Continue reading →

Mediterranean diet focuses on consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains The Mediterranean diet has gained a lot of attention in the past year. It has been ranked as one of the best diets of 2020. This is not just a diet but a healthy eating pattern that can offer multiple health benefits Continue reading →

As 2020 draws to a close, most Malaysians are reuniting with families and celebrating with loved ones, albeit a low-key one due to the current pandemic. The year end period is also a time when many take stock of their health, reflect on the year that was, and make resolutions for the coming new year. Continue reading →

If you happen to live in a polluted city then those tiny particles that arise owing to pollution can take a toll on your heart. Yes, you have heard it right! It can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease if you constantly tend to expose yourself to air pollution. Continue reading →

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Winter diet: Mustard leaves are loaded with vitamin C, A and K One of the common winter delights is saag. Green leafy vegetables mainly sarson or mustard leaves are used to prepare it. Mustard leaves are commonly available during the winter season Continue reading →

As Dr. Louis Tran walked through the field hospital outside Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, he passed weary casualties of a COVID-19 surge with no peak yet in sight. Young and old, they slept on cots while receiving oxygen through nasal tubes. Continue reading →

When the biologist Andrew Steele tells people his thoughts on ageing that we might one day cure it as if it were any other disease they are often incredulous and sometimes hostile. Once, at a friends wedding, he left a group of guests mildly incensed for suggesting that near-future humans might live well into their 100s Continue reading →

Trans fats or trans fatty acids are linked to LDL or HDL cholesterol | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspiStock Images Indias food regulatory body - the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reduced the percentage of content of trans fatty acids in fats and oils to 3% for the year 2021 and aims at reducing it to 2% by the year 2022. Continue reading →