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Study establishes link between sedentary lifestyle and kidney, bladder cancer risk

May 25, 2017 Loknath Dasand, between, Bladder, Cancer, establishes, Kidney, lifestyle, Link, Risk, Sedentary, Study

A new study led by researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute establishes a connection between a sedentary lifestyle and risk of developing kidney or bladder cancer. The findings extend a line of inquiry that has already revealed a connection between chronic inactivity and heightened risk for both ovarian and cervical cancer, and also highlight the possibility of reducing risk for some cancers by increasing physical activity. The new research, published online ahead of print in the journal Cancer Epidemiology,details the findings of a hospital-based case-control study involving 160 patients with…

10 Simple Ways to Keep Chicken Moist and Flavorsome

May 22, 2017 Loknath Das10', and, chicken, Flavorsome, Keep, Moist, simple, to, Ways

Someone has rightly quoted, “Cooking is an art” and we couldn’t agree more. Unlike other artistic mediums, it has the ability to engage all senses. A dish can be made in more ways than one and yet taste differently. However, one mistake can make the whole dish tasteless and unappetising. Hence, it is imperative to know the technique to perfect a delicacy. One of the most common dishes where technique can make or break the dish is chicken. You definitely wouldn’t want Tandoori Chicken or Grilled Chicken to be parched…

7 Tips You Must Remember to Order and Drink Whisky Like a Pro

May 22, 2017 Loknath Das7, a, and, Drink, Like, Must, Order, Pro, Remember, Tips:, to, Whisky, You

This golden liquid is a favourite at bars. On-the-rocks, with chilled water or a splash of soda – everyone has their own preferences, but the art of drinking whisky can be tricky. On World Whisky Day which is celebrated every year on the third Saturday in the month of May (this year it falls on 20th May, 2017), we’ve got you some great tips to drink and enjoy whisky like a pro. Here are some of the first few things that every aspiring malthead should learn. 1. Know your whisky…

Summer Special: How to Make Infused Water and Beat the Heat

May 17, 2017 Loknath Das'Special, and, Beat, heat, How, Infused, Make, summer, The, to, Water

The arrival of the summers has cropped up the need for refreshing drinks and icy smoothies to stay cool and hydrated. On one hand, aerated drink manufacturers are trying to lure people to their beverages through marketing techniques, while on the other hand, health conscious people are resorting to natural ways to make summer refreshment at home, particularly infused water. Although it’s not a new concept, infused water has gained immense popularity in the recent times. As people look for refreshment with nutrition, its better to prepare infused water at…

The Global Gap In Health Care Dollars For Young And Old Is Huge

May 10, 2017 Loknath Dasand, Care, Dollars, for, gap, Global, Health, huge, In, Is, Old, The, Young

The United States spends a lot of money taking care of the health needs of old people. In 2010, for example, each person 65 and older received $18,424 in health care services. That’s five times more than the $3,628 in spending per child under 18, and three times more than the $6,125 per working-age adult, according to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. “In the developed world, people live longer with very intense disease — and costly treatment,” says Vegard Skirbekk, professor at Columbia University’s Aging Center. In the…

Bionic hand ‘sees and grabs’ objects automatically

May 4, 2017 Loknath Dasand, automatically, Bionic, grabs', Hand, objects, Sees

A bionic hand that “sees” objects and instantly decides what kind of grip to adopt has been developed by scientists. A computer uses a camera to assess an object’s shape and size to then trigger the correct movement to pick it up. The technology was developed at Newcastle University and has been trialled by a small number of amputees. Dr Kianoush Nazarpour, a senior lecturer in biomedical engineering at the university, said the bionic hand can “respond automatically”. ‘Intuitive hand’ The device could spark a new generation of prosthetic limbs…