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Carrying a few extra pounds on your midsection is common — more than half of Americans have a waist size that’s larger than normal, according to research published in the Journal of…

Have you ever noticed white patches on your tongue? It may be the result of bacteria, debris or dead cells getting lodged between inflamed or enlarged papillae. Papillae are fingerlike projections on…

Protein is a vital part of our nutrition, making up about 17% of the body’s weight and it is the main component of our muscles, skin, internal organs, especially the heart and…

With the winter season approaching, eczema tends to be a big concern among those affected by it. Eczema is a skin condition which causes the skin to get itchy, cracked, red and…

A glass of wine has been linked to various health benefits earlier but the latest research on the subject published in the journal ‘Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research’, has shown that consuming…

Dr Aditya Gupta Acoustic neuroma can be treated with cyberknife radiosurgeryAcoustic neuroma can be treated with cyberknife radiosurgery What is Acoustic Neuroma? Acoustic Neuroma which is also known as vestibular schwannoma, is…

Gout is a kind of arthritis where minuscule particles of sodium urate get trapped and build up around the joints. Furthermore, gout is accompanied with inflammation, which makes it all the more…

Winter can be a tough time for people who tend to have a weaker immune system. With constant changes in weather, where on some days it gets too foggy, windy or rainy…

Apple cider vinegar which comes from apples that have been crushed, distilled, and then fermented has gained popularity over the recent years. However, the history of the proclaimed natural healer can be…

A new study has found out that eating sausages and bacon regularly can cause breast cancer. It was deduced that women who eat a lot of processed meat were 9 per cent…