Cigarette butts are the forgotten plastic pollution – and they could be killing our plants
Dannielle Green | It’s amazing how quickly people have ditched plastic straws thanks to campaigns to discourage us from using such “pointless plastic”. Yet rarely do we...
Humans aren’t designed to be happy – so stop trying
Rafael Euba | A huge happiness and positive thinking industry, estimated to be worth US$11 billion a year, has helped to create the fantasy that happiness...
Tennis star Sania Mirza shares some practical advice for working mothers
News Desk | Acclaimed Tennis star Sania Mirza recently opened up about womanhood, motherhood and the challenges confronted by a working woman while juggling between...
Can an omega-6 fatty acid keep heart disease at bay?
News Desk | A plethora of studies have already tackled the role of omega-3 fatty acids in heart health. However, new research in a mouse...
6 Ways To Take Care of Yourself and Avoid COVID-19
Health and wellness is a trending topic given our current global situation. Even though cases are still on the rise in different parts of the...
Are higher iron levels actual shields for arteries?
News Desk | Having higher natural levels of iron could be both good and bad for cardiovascular health, according to new research. In this article,...
Can we grow new skin to look younger?
News Desk | Doctors use lasers and retinoic acid to treat skin damage. In this article, we will see how scientists have now uncovered a...
Do antidepressants actually work better than placebo?
News Desk | Scientists have been debating the efficacy of antidepressants for decades. The latest paper to throw its hat into the ring concludes that...
Are orthopedic shoes really good for our feet?
News Desk | History of foot orthotics The first known orthotic foot devices date back almost 2,000 years! Layers of wool were inserted into sandals to...
Colon cancer: Could yogurt prevent precancerous growths?
News Desk | What is colon cancer? Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects a person's rectum, colon, or both. This is also known as the large...
Could targeting this enzyme halt ovarian cancer?
News Desk | What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. The female reproductive system contains two ovaries...
Can ‘simply seeing green spaces’ help reduce cravings?
News Desk | Contact with nature can demonstrably help improve and maintain our health, according to scientific research. Introduction Cravings are often for junk foods and processed...