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Consuming walnuts may lower the prevalence and frequency of depression, and improve concentration levels, according to a study carried out in American adults. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Poor posture at the workplace and a sedentary lifestyle — there are many lifestyle habits that might be ruining your back, and you may not even be realising it. Agnivesh Tikoo, Consultant,

Thymoquinone, the major constituent of nigella seeds, has been called an emerging natural drugwith a wide range of medical applications. Nigella seeds are also called black seeds or black cumin seeds. They

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. Though most carbohydrates are broken down into sugar molecules, fiber cannot be broken down into sugar molecules. Instead it passes through

A novel cancer drug which acts as a ‘Trojan horse’ to destroy tumours from the inside has shown promising results across six different forms of the deadly disease, scientists say. In patients

Move over kale smoothies and spinach salads. From what it looks like, liquid chlorophyll is the latest fad and it is here to stay. Known to lend green colour to plants and

The protein supplement might be harming your body more than you know. According to a recent study people taking the protein supplement L-norvaline should be aware of its potential for harm. L-norvaline

Heart diseases account for one-third of all the deaths worldwide. They occur when the arteries and blood vessels which transport blood to the heart are blocked. They are blocked with the development

Did you know about an invisible army in your body? The invisible army we are talking about helps you protect from various illnesses and infections. This invisible army is commonly known as

A kind of fat (lipid) in the body, cholesterol is a substance that is present in all cells of the body. Build-up of cholesterol beyond normal levels can pose serious risks to