With its bright green flesh, it looks like a vegetable — but botanically, an avocado is a fruit. And from a nutrition standpoint, it fits more into the healthy fat category: half of a medium avocado has as much fat as a tablespoon of olive oil. Indeed, avocados can defy categorizing. And they’re clearly popular:…
‘Fake news’, as misinformation is often known, can have real-world impacts (Picture: AFP) ‘The truth is going to help you live longer.’ This is what journalist and broadcaster Emily Maitlis said at a recent panel discussion that asked a simple-sounding question: ‘Can truth survive?’ For Maitlis, ensuring the truth survives during an age of AI-generated…
Counting calories has long been understood to offer the best chance of maintaining a healthy body weight, but many people find it difficult to sustain this approach. Fortunately, a new study by researchers at the University of Surrey in England has found that the far less complicated method of cutting carbs can offer similar benefits….
Medieval manuscripts revealed some bizarre medical treatments (Picture: Getty Images) Medieval manuscripts detailing unusual treatments have been revealed in a new exhibition at the Cambridge University Library. Curious Cures: Medicine In The Medieval World looks at how medical practitioners of the time sought to understand and treat illness with… strange methods. Researchers were shocked to…
By Srabani Banerjee In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, many of us spend a significant amount of time sitting — whether at a work desk, in front of a screen, or relaxing on the couch. Unfortunately, this sedentary lifestyle can have serious health implications, particularly increasing the risk of diabetes. According to research published in ‘Diabetes…
PUBLISHED ON: Mar 6, 2025 | Duration: 04:37 Min In this video, Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker, Consultant Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon, MetaHeal- Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery Center, Saifee, Apollo and Namaha Hospitals, Mumbai shares advice on making balanced food choices and incorporating nutritious meals into your daily routine. These tips can help you maintain a…
Bogus information about seed oils — especially canola oil and soybean oil — has been circulating on the Internet for more than a decade. The details are misleading, often creating confusion in the kitchen. “Patients ask me if they need to avoid seed oils because they’ve seen social media claims that these oils…
Leaning into longevity by staying fit and healthy can offset many health risks, including a predisposition to illness in our genes, providing some much-needed motivation to keep moving. But bad lifestyle choices could seriously derail our efforts, say the experts. Here’s what you need to know. While hereditary illness and genetic risks stemming from our…
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