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This is alarming news for women using cosmetics. Surprisingly, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals or phthalates are found in moisturizers, nail polishes, soaps, hair sprays, perfumes, health and skin care creams may elevate and trigger diabetic risk in women. A team of researchers from the division of women's health at Brigham and women's hospital, Boston, analyzed urinary concentrations of phthalates in a survey and tests conducted on over 2000 women. The results were stunning and they found that women with the highest levels of the specific phthalates had almost twice the risk of diabetes, compared to women with lowest levels of those chemicals. It was found that phthalates apart from being found in the cosmetic products were also found in the medication to cure diabetes. This could also clearly show the higher level of phthalates in diabetic women.

An international research to understand the genetic formation of the brain has discovered patterns of DNA that could be linked to a larger brain, more memory and intelligence. Scientists have discovered a small piece in the puzzle as to why some people are smarter and intelligent than the others finding a gene connected to intelligence. This gene can change the levels of intelligence in the brain but not is the only reason for higher intelligence. Searching for a genetic explanation for brain disease, the researchers found a minute variant in a gene called HMGA2 among people who had larger brains and scored high on IQ TEST and were very intelligent. Hence this was called ''AN INTELLIGENCE GENE''. The variant on HMGA2 is found where there is just a single change in the permutation of the four letters of the genetic code. DNA, the blueprint  of life consists of four basic chemicals called A-ADENINE, C-CYTOSINE, T-THYMINE, G-GUANINE STUNG TOGATHER in different combinations. In this case  [...]

A great news for cancer patients- a second chance. This is a new aggressive procedure for those suffering from cancer of abdomen and intestine. This procedure is a combination of CRS (cytoreductive surgery) and hipec (hyperthermic intra-peritoneal chemotherapy). This treatment can also be used for ovarian cancer, appendix cancer, bowel cancer. The treatment with this procedure improves the quality of life and in some cases prolongs the life. CRS- removes all visible or macroscopic tumors from the abdominal cavity. Hipec - a hot, high concentrated dose of chemotherapy is given in the abdominal cavity to remove the remaining microscopic cancer cells. This treatment is prescribed for peritoneal mesthelmia which is cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen, and for the psuedomyxoma peritonei build up mucus in the abdominal cavitity. In some cases it can be used for cancer of colon. The cost of surgery in India is about 10 lakh rupees. There is a huge potential for this treatment,  [...]

Olive oil has many benefits and therefore should be included in our diet to ensure better health. The following are some of the benefits of olive oil. Olive oil is good for the health of our heart: Research has shown that people who consumed olive oil had lesser risk of cardiovascular disorders. This is because olive oil contains mild vegetable mucilage. This is vital for the health of the heart. Therefore consuming olive oil is good for our heart. Olive oil cures ulcers: Olive oil has coolant properties and therefore it prevents ulcers. Ulcers are also caused due to improper digestion. And olive oil is good for digestion. Therefore olive oil is useful. Reduces constipation: using olive oil as a part of salad dressing helps to ease bowel movement. Therefore people who suffer from constipation should include olive oil in their meals. Olive oil also helps to reduce blood pressure Olive oil can be safely consumed by people who suffer from high cholesterol as it is not harmful  [...]

All doctors or physicians mostly share common opinion that lung-cancer is the soul of all cancers caused in the body. Lung cancer is the beginning of other kind of cancers. And needless to say that smoking is the vital reason of lung-cancer. However, according to the study conducted by Taiwan expertise team, green tea can be a good source or natural source for preventing lung cancer. An experiment concluded that Green tea can help body system fight against the consequences or side-effects of smoking. Especially, it helps formation of lung cancer in the body. Green tea successfully blocks the formation of tumors in lungs. It contains polyphenols that play a vital role of antioxidants. It is also proven that even non-smokers who do not consume tea have greater chances of getting lung cancer as they consume smoke indirectly. And smokers who do not drink tea have greater possibility of getting lung cancer than the smokers who drink tea. This is definitely a better and easy option than antibiotics,  [...]

A spiritual writer Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has given a positive formula for de stressing. According to him the prophet said, “Waiting for a better tomorrow is also a form of worship.” This formula is tried and tested several times and on each occasion it is found to be the best in any given situation. This formula has nothing mysterious about it and is based on the laws of nature, and if you adopt the formula you will become stress free and full of hope, you will think positively, and this will enhance your skills. If your mindset is negative, you diminish your abilities. When we shun negativity we initiate a process of enhancement of our potential. Almost all cases of failure can be due to not following the laws of nature. This course will allow your vehicle to stray from the path and makes reaching your destination difficult. The creator is Himself a positive mind and loves positivity. You must develop positivity and enhance your personality. Consequently you will experience success.

Lying is a very difficult, hard, tough task and lot more complex than telling the truth. At the outset you have to accept the truth and then use all means to deny the truth and make sure it is consistent with all the given answers that you are about to give. It has been scientifically proved and researched the fact that your brain is working harder can be seen in the called- electroencephalograph (EEG) which measures the electric signals and the activity in your brain. In our brain there is a part called anterior cingulate cortex which spots errors or conflicts as they are termed, and in case of deception, it spots the conflict between the truth and what you have just said. What can be measured using EEG, known as P300, is the amount of attention you are giving to any one given task. When someone is lying as they are multitasking as the attention given to any one task drops and so does the strength of the P300 signal, which can be used as a lie detector. It is this complexity that makes  [...]

To live a healthy life and to have a fit body, health diet plays a very important role. It is imperative that our diet consists of nutrients which help us to be healthy and keeps us away from various diseases. Research has proved that the chemicals used in the preservation and cultivation of food products and fruits are harmful for our body. Organic foods are the best alternative for our healthy diet. Organic foods are foods produced without using chemical pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified raw materials and processed without using chemical substances or other synthetic substances. Also organic foods can include meat, dairy products, poultry produced without using antibiotic or artificial growth hormones. Organic products are checked by a government body to test its quality, and to verify all the norms have been followed to check no harmful substances have been used. Stringent tests are carried out to verify the same. The benefits of organic foods are as follows: To  [...]

Why do patients who need cancer treatment go to the west if they have the means and resources when India has more specialized advanced oncology departments then ever? It is the USA that is regarded as the best treatment point for cancer. The answer is disappointing and sad- from diagnosis to therapy there is glaring knowledge gap. Some of the reasons are: There is no compulsory registration of cancer patients and hence no data is available on different patterns of the disease. Since there is no information sharing all crucial decisions are taken by the individual doctor or pathologist. So there are about 28lacs of cancer at any given time in India, there are no official records regarding the number yet. The system of tumour boards -teams of oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists, is mandatory for all cancer cases in the west, but yet to be found in India. There are few specialized doctors with organ specific training and oncology centres with organ specific specialization. Diagnostics  [...]

Although glasses do have their benefits, it would appear that the pros far outweigh the cons when it comes to the beauty stakes. True, glasses can be trendy if you find the right pair, but research has shown that people who need help with their sight on a daily basis generally prefer the benefits of contact lenses. Not only will peripheral vision be improved without the obstruction of frames, exercise is also one of the main benefits reported from contact lens wearers. In addition to these practical benefits, there are beauty benefits. First and foremost, most people do not like the way they look in glasses. Contact lenses let people see a person’s whole face, the eyes are arguably the most important feature and covering them up can have detrimental results. Eyes should be shown off and celebrated, not hidden away behind glasses. Without glasses covering the eyes, people want to emphasise their eyes, usually this is done with make-up. Not only is the freedom to experiment with make-up  [...]

Skin care is a matter of concern for many people. Often people worry about losing their skin colour and are often paranoid of contacting any skin ailment. But by following some specific guidelines you can ensure that your skin complexion is maintained and continue to have a healthy and glowing skin for a very long time even after the onset of old age. Here are some simple techniques which will have a positive and rejuvenating effect on the skin: Regularly clean your face. Don’t have a long gap between cleaning. It is ideally recommended that you clean your face at least thrice a day. Ensure that you use a face wash which is compatible to your skin type. Never sleep with make up on. It is very vital that you inculcate the habit of sleeping with a face devoid of any make up. This is essential as otherwise your skin pores will get blocked and will not get the required nourishment. Also your skin needs time to rejuvenate. Sleeping with make up on will deprive your skin of this much  [...]