While the combination of vitamin D3 and K2 shows great promise, experts caution that more is not always better. The same NIH review warns that taking high doses of vitamin D3 or calcium supplements without adequate vitamin K may have unintended consequences.When vitamin D levels rise, your body absorbs more calcium. But if you’re deficient…
Delhi’s air has turned into a silent enemy. Former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has warned that the current levels of pollution are not just aggravating asthma and COPD but are also beginning to trouble people who have never faced breathing problems before. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has dipped deep into the poor…
Egg whites are widely praised for being rich in protein, but on a gram-for-gram basis, the yolk actually packs more. While egg whites provide about 10.8 g of protein per 100 g, the yolk contains around 16.4 g per 100 g. However, since each egg naturally has a larger portion of white than yolk, the…
New research indicates that rapid blood pressure fluctuations, even with normal average readings, are early signs of brain degeneration. This ‘dynamic instability’ can strain brain blood vessels, leading to shrinkage and nerve cell injury in critical memory and cognition regions. The findings highlight the importance of blood pressure stability for brain health. You might think…
Modern lifestyles often involve long hours of sitting at desks, in cars, or in front of screens, leaving little room for regular movement. However, a lack of physical activity can silently harm the body in multiple ways. When we move less, our metabolism slows, calories go unused, and fat begins to accumulate, leading to gradual…
An estimated 1.4 billion people are living with this condition, according to the World Health Organization. A leading cardiologist reveals seven science-backed strategies to combat high blood pressure, a silent killer affecting millions. These include limiting salt, adopting the DASH diet, increasing potassium intake, regular exercise, managing stress, and avoiding alcohol and smoking. Medication is…
Grapefruit sounds harmless, even refreshing, but Dr Yaranov cautions that it can change how the liver processes medicines. After heart surgery or transplant, patients rely on drugs that must stay within a safe range in the body. Grapefruit can cause those levels to spike dangerously high, leading to toxic side effects or organ rejection. It’s…
Due to the hectic and stressful lifestyles most people have these days, having high uric acid levels has become a common health issue for many. While it builds up slowly and silently, high uric acid levels should not be ignored or taken lightly. If it persists, high uric acid levels can lead to painful gout,…
Halloween 2025 at the most famous address in America looks all autumnal! The White House has transformed all Halloweeny with pumpkins and autumn leaves, looking all gorgeous and white at the same time. The Halloween decorations were first put on public display in the week leading up to October 31, when the Office of the…
A sweeping new research published in the American Heart Health Association has raised a concerning link between covid-19 and flu, to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The American Heart Association researchers reviewed 155 high-quality studies and discovered that viral infections such as COVID-19, influenza, HIV, hepatitis C, and shingles were all associated…
