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Eating a typical Western high-fat diet such as cheeseburgers and fries could make prostate cancer more aggressive and cause them to spread, finds a study. The result opens the door to new treatment for the condition that is generally an "indolent" or slow-growing and low-risk disease."The progression of cancer to the metastatic stage represents a pivotal event that influences patient outcomes and the therapeutic options available to patients," said Pier Paolo Pandolfi, Director at the Beth Israe

Junk food advertisements (ads) shown during programmes that are popular with young people, such as talent shows and football matches, drives youngsters to snack more on unhealthy food. Curbing these ads may help decrease the risk of rising obesity, which is a key factor in the development of deadly illness such diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer among others, suggests a study, led by an Indian-origin researcher.According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of overweight o

While pinching your nose and clamping your mouth shut to contain a forceful sneeze may be part of the workplace etiquette, it can rupture the throat, doctors have warned. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust warned that trying to withhold a forceful sneeze should be avoided as it could lead to "numerous complications".
Representational picture"Halting sneezing via blocking (the) nostrils and mouth is a dangerous manoeuvre, and should be avoide

Representational pictureMumbai loves to run, and the Annual Tata Mumbai Marathon is perhaps the city’s most festive marathon. In the last few years running groups have sprouted around the city and there is a marathon almost every weekend. However, the charm and scale of the Annual Tata Mumbai Marathon remains unmatched. Less than a week from race day January 21, here are a few pointers for all runners to conserve their energies and give their best on race day.Taper your training
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Researchers have identified a new gene that is thought to be critical in the regulation of insulin -- the key hormone in diabetes -- from a family with both high and low blood sugar conditions. Besides Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, nearly 1-2 per cent of cases of the blood sugar condition is due to impairment in a gene called MAFA, that can impair production of insulin and also cause insulinomas -- insulin-producing tumours in pancreas, the study showed.Insulinomas tumours are typically caused by l

New Delhi: Sesame seeds have health benefits -- while the antioxidant properties present in the seeds help in anti-ageing, the rich omega fatty acids content triggers hair growth, say experts. Nmami Agarwal, Nutritionist and Amit Sarda, Managing Director at Soulflower, have shared a few inputs:>> It promotes glowing skin and helps in healing skin. Sesame seeds help the skin remain warm and moist. They are rich in anti-inflammatory properties that are vital in healing redness and other faci