Can peanuts treat peanut allergy in adults?

Wait, what? Can peanuts treat peanut allergy? It might sound counterintuitive, but a groundbreaking new study suggests just that. In the first clinical trial of its kind, scientists tested whether adults allergic to  can be desensitised using peanuts. The Grown Up Peanut Immunotherapy (GUPI) trial, led by researchers at King’s College London and Guy’s and … Read more

6 foods that boost vitamin B12 levels

Vitamin B12, often called the “energy vitamin,” plays a starring role in keeping our body healthy and balanced. It’s responsible for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA production. Yet, surprisingly, many people don’t get enough of it — especially vegetarians, vegans, and older adults. A B12 deficiency can sneak up on you. Early … Read more

Indian scientists develop optical sensing platform to detect cholesterol

 A team of interdisciplinary researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has developed an optical sensing platform for cholesterol detection, based on silk fibre functionalised using phosphorene quantum dots, it was announced on Wednesday. A point-of-care (POC) … Read more

How Ayurvedic remedies from Patanjali are transforming everyday health naturally

In a fast-paced, constantly stressful, and chemical and preservative-laden world, people are now increasingly turning to natural and time-tested remedies to maintain their health and well-being. And with the markets and stores getting filled with chemical-heavy products that have immense side effects, Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has re-emerged as a path for … Read more

7 yoga poses for high concentration and memory

The Sanskrit word “Yuj” is where the word “yoga” originates. Yoga involves more than merely performing asanas for health. It has deeper meaning since it gives you the power to conquer many challenges in your life by uplifting your emotions and infusing them with a hint of spirituality. During exams, most of the students find … Read more