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Coffee lovers! Your hot brew has higher antioxidant levels
Love your hot cuppa coffee? Turns out, hot brew coffee has higher levels of antioxidants than cold brew.Researchers have found chemical differences between hot and cold brew coffee that may have health impacts. In particular, the researchers found that hot-brewed coffee has higher levels of antioxidants, which are believed to be responsible for some of the health benefits of coffee.The Thomas Jefferson University research appears in the journal Scientific Reports.The study also found that the pH levels of both hot and cold coffee were similar, ranging from 4.85 to 5.13 for all coffee samples tested.Coffee companies and lifestyle blogs have tended to tout cold brew coffee as being less acidic than hot coffee and thus less likely to cause heartburn or gastrointestinal problems.The study was conducted by Niny Rao and Megan Fuller, both of whom are coffee drinkers who wondered whether the chemical make-up of cold brew differed from that of hot coffee.While the popularity of cold brew ...
Swine Flu death toll in Maharashtra touches 302
As many as 302 people have died due to swine flu so far this year in the state, according to the state Health Surveillance officer.Health Surveillance officer of the state Pradip Awte on Wednesday told ANI that 325 people affected with swine flu are admitted in the hospital. "302 deaths due to swine flu have been reported in the state this year. As many as 325 people are still in various hospitals out of which 22-23 are in critical condition and have been put on ventilators," he said adding that 2375 people got affected by the flu virus from January to October."However, the deaths due to swine flu have significantly declined this year. While around 700 people died in 2017, the death toll this year has touched 302 so far. The cases this year spiked in July, August and September," he informed.Explaining the preventive measures and cure of the communicable disease, he said that diabetic patients and people suffering from hypertension are at higher risk. "Those suffering from diabetes or .
Adding cottonseed oil to your diet can lower cholesterol, finds study
Cottonseed can drastically improve cholesterol profiles in young adult men, a recent study suggests.The researchers conducted a five-day outpatient feeding trial of 15 healthy, normal weight men to test the effects of diets enriched with cottonseed oil and olive oil on lipid profiles. The researchers found that a high-fat diet enriched with cottonseed oil drastically improved cholesterol profiles in young adult men.Participants showed significant reductions in cholesterol and triglycerides in the cottonseed oil trial compared to minimal changes on the olive oil-enriched diet. The results appear in the journal Nutrition Research.Jamie Cooper, the corresponding author of the study said, "One of the reasons these results were so surprising is because of the magnitude of change observed with the cottonseed oil diet. To see this amount of change in such a short period of time is exciting."The subjects, all healthy men between the ages of 18 and 45, were provided high-fat meals for five ...
Scientists discover biomarker for most common type of heart failure
In a latest study, scientists have discovered a biomarker which can aid doctors in diagnosing at-risk patients before heart attack symptoms appear.The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center study has been published in JAMA Cardiology.Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) affects many people each year. And now, thanks to the discovery of the first-ever biomarker for HFpEF, a simple blood test can reveal whether a patient's heart is not making enough of an important protein.If the protein levels are decreased, the biomarker signal increases and physicians will be able to diagnose heart failure sooner, prescribe corrective medicines and prevent further disease progression."By the time heart failure symptoms develop, the critical window for corrective therapy has typically closed," said Robin Shaw, principal investigator on the study. "Our discovery allows us to not only diagnose the disease sooner, but also to treat patients before that critical period of early intervention for ...
Inflammation can lead to sleep disorder: Study
Inflammation has unexpected effects on body clock functioning and can also lead to sleep disorders, a recent study suggests.Inflammation is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and Crohn's disease. The latest research suggests that it can also lead to sleep and shiftwork-type disorders.The study used a new technology -- a genetic switch -- to turn inflammation on and off in genetically modified mouse models. The experiment was performed on a mouse. When researchers deactivated inflammation, the mouse was unable to keep an intact rest-activity cycle.With this study, for the first time, scientists saw a link between what causes inflammation and what controls the body's clock. The study was published in the journal Genes & Development.In inflammatory diseases, the body experiences an excess of a genetic factor known as NF-kappa beta (NFKB), the study found. NFKB is a catalyst for a set of chain reactions, or pathway, ..
Tea Board sets deadline for plucking, processing Assam tea
The Tea Board of India has set deadlines for plucking of green tea leafs and processing of the same by the factories in order to ensure quality control in the seven northeastern states including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Manipur.
Tea Board asks manufacturing units to close operations from mid December
Tea Board on Wednesday ordered tea producing units of West Bengal, Bihar, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to stop plucking or receiving green leaves from December 16, allowing processing of green leaf at the factory for all units till the same period.
Pollution: Delhi hospitals see rise in cases of respiratory complications; kids among worst affected
Delhi hospitals are seeing rise in footfall of patients suffering from respiratory and breathing complications due to pollution, with doctors advising them, especially the elderly, to stay indoors as much as possible. The overall air quality index of Delhi was recorded Wednesday at 366 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Anil Sachdeva, a pulmonologist and pediatrician at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said, "I am seeing about 20 patients a day, and seven out of 10 are complaining of some sort of allergy, cough or respiratory problem, an even watery eyes. Fifty per cent of them are fresh cases." He said he has advised parents to keep their children indoor as much as possible until the air quality improves. "I am in fact writing it on prescriptions now -- 'please don't move outdoor', and I feel bad, as children need to go out and play, but the air isn't just god for them. "So, I have asked the parents to ensure children don't go out in the morning and evening, and wear masks on ..
Antacids, antibiotics may up obesity risk in childhood
Antacids or acid suppressants and antibiotics may alter the type and volume of gut bacteria that have been associated with increased risk of obesity particularly if taken for longer periods in early childhood, warns a new study.
UK police charge drug company after babies die in hospital
British police have charged a drugs company over contaminated food given to premature babies, after deaths were reported. London police said Wednesday that ITH Pharma would face seven counts of supplying a faulty medicinal product and failing to take adequate steps to prevent patients from becoming infected. The investigation started after three babies died and 20 more needed treatment after contracting septicemia in 2014. The infants who died were treated at St. Thomas' Hospital in London and Rosie Maternity Hospital in Cambridge. The London-based company said in a statement it was "disappointed by the decision to charge the company and will vigorously defend this case." ITH Pharma said it has "every sympathy for all the families affected regardless of the cause." It also says the company has excellent environmental monitoring in place and works closely with regulators to assure quality and safety. Its representatives are due in Westminster Magistrates' Court on December 17.
Experts raise concern over delay in implementation of rare diseases treatment policy
Health experts Wednesday highlighted the need for an immediate call-to-action for the implementation of the National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases, stating that the patients were suffering and losing out on time. The policy was approved by the Union Health Ministry in May last year, but it is yet to see light of the day. "With the policy now having been approved for more than a year, it has become crucial that it is implemented in a prompt manner. There has been no headway and the government is showing no urgency," Prasanna Shirol, co-founder and executive director of Organisation for Rare Disease India (ORDI), said. "Some of the states have shared patient applications and requested for funds, but the central government has taken no action on it. The Centre was supposed to come up with guidelines to give a structure to the processing of applications and providing treatment. "This has not happened in the 64 weeks of the policy (approval) and what is worse is that they have ...
Vegan diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk: Study
A vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and seeds, with no or few animal products, may significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study claims. This diet is associated with improved psychological wellbeing, a reduction in some of the known risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and possibly some of those linked to cardiovascular disease, one of the main causes of early death in people with the condition, said researchers from University of London in the UK. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 642 million people will be living with diabetes by 2040, researchers said. Nearly 15 per cent of all global deaths are attributed to diabetes; and it killed five million people before the age of 60 in 2015, according to the study published in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. It is also frequently associated with depression, which in turn affects how well blood glucose levels are controlled, the researchers said. While a predominantly
Vegan diet linked to reduced Type-2 diabetes risk: Study
A vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and seeds, with few animal products, is linked to a significantly lower risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
Young men more likely to die in summer: Study
A recent research has found that young men are more likely to die in the summer season.The study pertains to the young men living in the US and was published in eLife. The trend is just one of several highlighted in an analysis spanning nearly four decades, which will help inform public health strategies to reduce deaths now and in the future.Robbie Parks, lead author of the study said, "It is well established that death rates vary throughout the year, but there is limited information on how this seasonality varies by local climate and how it has changed over time for different diseases and at different ages. In this study, we set out to comprehensively characterise the patterns of death over different time periods and geographical areas to understand when and where death rates are at their highest and lowest."The study used data on 85,854,176 deaths in the US between 1980 and 2016 from the vital registration. It was analysed using a technique called wavelet analysis, where death ...
Here is something you need to know about your BMI levels
According to a recent study, both very high and very low levels of Body Mass Index (BMI) are associated with an increased risk of death due to various causes.The research suggested that BMI of between 21-25 kg/m2 is associated with the lowest risk of dying from cancer and heart disease. The study looked at how BMI is associated with the risk of death both overall, and from a full spectrum of different causes.3.6 million people and 367,512 deaths were included in the analysis. Overall, both low and high BMI were associated with an increased risk of death. The researchers suggested that while BMI is recognised as a risk factor for mortality overall, the findings from this study will support the public and health workers to understand how underweight and excess weight might directly affect different aspects of health, or be indicative of underlying health problems.Obesity (BMI of 30 or more) was associated with a loss of 4.2 years of life in men and 3.5 years in women, with excess weight
Becoming more sensitive to pain increases risk of persistent knee pain
According to a new study becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis.The researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated Maisonneuve Rosemont Hospital Research Centre (CRHMR), in collaboration with researchers at Boston University, performed the research. Their findings were published in the Journal of Arthritis and Rheumatology.Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and altered joint function, affecting 302 million adults worldwide. It can lead to chronic disability, frequently in the knee joint. Past research suggests that a number of factors outside of structural pathology may contribute to pain in patients with OA."Understanding the factors that contribute to the development of persistent pain is critical to improving our ability to prevent its onset and the transition to more persistent pain," said lead author Lisa Carlesso.She and her team analysed data from a ...
Dr Reddy's shares tank nearly nearly 7% on observations from USFDA for Duvvada plant
Shares of Dr Reddy's Laboratories Wednesday tumbled nearly 7 per cent after the company said the US health regulator has issued eight observations after inspecting its formulations plant at Duvvada, Visakhapatnam. The scrip after making a weak opening further tumbled 6.64 per cent to Rs 2,425 on BSE. At NSE, shares of the company slumped 6.60 per cent to Rs 2,423.05. "The audit of our formulations manufacturing facility at Duvvada, Visakhapatnam, by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), has been completed. We have been issued a Form 483 with eight observations, which we are addressing," the company said in a regulatory filing Tuesday. As per USFDA, a Form 483 is issued to a firm's management at the conclusion of an inspection when investigator has observed any conditions that in its judgment may constitute violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and related Acts. It notifies the company's management of objectionable conditions.
Haryana imvokes ESMA to prevent strike by health staff
The Haryana government on Tuesday announced that it has prohibited any strike by doctors, nurses and other categories of health staff under the state Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA).
Ex-German nurse admits killing 100 patients
A former nurse of German descent on Tuesday confessed to murdering 100 of his patients.Niels Hoegel admitted to killing his patients, aged between 34 and 96, at two hospitals in Delmenhorst and Oldenburg in northern Germany between 2000 and 2005.The former nurse is already serving a life sentence for six convictions, including resuscitation. He is accused of giving various non-prescribed drugs to his patients in an attempt to show off his skills to his colleagues, CNN reported.Hoegel admitted the murder allegations against him during the first day of his trial at a court in Oldenburg. Earlier this year, he was charged with another 97 murders.In previous hearings, the 41-year-old former nurse said that he was on cloud nine when he successfully brought back a patient to life and was shattered when he failed.Prosecutors earlier stated that Hoegel should have known that the drugs given to patients at the hospitals could cause life-threatening heart problems.