How to make home almond milk like Anushka
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma shared her recipe for homemade almond milk, saying she drinks it daily as part of her vegan diet. She recommends soaking one cup of almonds overnight, peeling them,…
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Spider silk proteins show promise for drug delivery, tissue repair
A review published in the journal Biomimetics by MDPI details how spider silk proteins, called spidroins, could be engineered for biomedical use. Spiders produce different silks for strength or flexibility by adjusting…
Woman’s Pimple-Like Growth Diagnosed as Skin Cancer
A woman in her 30s discovered that a pimple-like bump on her face was actually squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, reports NDTV. The growth initially seemed harmless but did…
Women told to pick workouts based on life stage
NDTV reports that women should choose between Pilates and strength training depending on their stage of life. Building muscle and maintaining strong bones become more important as women age, while mobility and…
Eat protein, fibre, not ‘immunity-boosting’ supplements: experts
Nutrition experts say a strong immune system depends on a balanced diet rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, not on supplements or 'immunity-boosting' products. Anaswara B K, a dietitian at Apollo…
India’s first neuro-oncology rehab centre opens in Mumbai
India's first dedicated neuro-oncology rehabilitation centre, 'Amrit Sparsh', opened in Parel, Mumbai on Thursday. Jointly set up by the Indian Cancer Society (ICS) and Tata Memorial Hospital, it will cater to around…
Cycling beats running as pre-strength warm-up
Cycling is a better warm-up before strength training than running, according to experts. The seated position reduces impact on joints, making it safer for lifting. Raising body temperature is key, and cycling…
Integrate your shadow and practice zazen to manage anger
In a Times of India article, author Narayani Ganesh draws on Jungian psychology, Zen Buddhism and J Krishnamurti to offer a path to managing anger. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung held that recognising…
LSD-based pill reduces anxiety in late-stage trial, says Definium
Definium Therapeutics said its LSD-based experimental pill, DT120, significantly reduced anxiety symptoms in a 214-patient late-stage trial. Patients with generalised anxiety disorder who received a single 100-microgram dose showed an 11.6-point drop…
Living review identifies top bipolar disorder treatments
Researchers have published the most comprehensive review of bipolar disorder treatments, covering 77 meta-analyses and 116 interventions. The study, led by The Ottawa Hospital and published in The British Medical Journal, found…
