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1 in 25 Children In England Have Been Classified As ‘Severely Obese’

July 9, 2018 Loknath Das'obese, 'Severely, 1, 25, As, Been, Children, Classified, England, Have, In

In England, obesity rates have risen among children and it is concerning health officials. Children between the ages of 10-11 years old have been classified as severely overweight. Defining Childhood Obesity According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity is measured by using the body mass index (BMI) tool. BMI is determined by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. For children and teenagers, the BMI is age and gender specific. When deducing a child’s BMI, their weight status is determined by using age and…

Unravel 2 Not Coming to Nintendo Switch, May Have Co-Op Mode Hints ESRB Rating

June 13, 2018 Loknath Das2, Co-Op, coming!, ESRB, Have, Hints, May, Mode, Nintendo, Not, Rating, Switch, to, Unravel

Quirky platformer Unravel was revealed at E3 2015 and released in 2016. Barely two years since its debut, Unravel 2 is on the way. While EA had confirmed it was working with Unravel developer Coldwood, little has been said since. Now, thanks to an ESRB rating for Unravel 2 spotted by those on popular gaming forum ResetEra, we know what to expect. Namely, no Unravel 2 for Nintendo Switch (as the console isn’t listed as one of the platforms for launch) and possible cooperative play thanks to the game’s description. Expect Unravel 2 to make an…

Vitamin pills are bad for heart and have no health benefits, says study

May 31, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Bad, Benefits, for, Have, Health, Heart, No, pills, Says, Study, Vitamin

The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, a study has found. Researchers from the St Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto in Canada conducted a systematic review of existing data and single randomised control trials published in English from January 2012 to October 2017. They found that multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C – the most common supplements – showed no advantage or added risk in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death. Generally, vitamin and…

Young women who have hypertension are at an increased risk of heart failure post delivery

April 12, 2018 Loknath Dasan, Are, at, Delivery, failure, Have, Heart, Hypertension, Increased, of, post, Risk, Who, Women, Young

Young women suffering from hypertension are at an increased risk of heart failure within the six weeks after delivery, also known as the postpartum period, according to a study. Heart failure is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and death, affecting relatively young reproductive-age women, especially among those with the presence of an additional disease or condition, such as hypertension. The study found that although less than 2% of all pregnancy-related hospitalisations occurred during the postpartum period, nearly 60% of pregnancy-related heart failure hospitalisations took place during the same time.…

SHOCKING: Eating Tulsi leaves can have these 5 side effects!

April 6, 2018 Loknath Das5%;, Can, Eating, Effects, Have, leaves, Shocking, Side, these, Tulsi

Eating Tulsi leaves can have these 5 side effects! EATING TULSI LEAVES CAN HAVE THESE 5 SIDE EFFECTS: Due to the uncountable health benefits Tulsi has, it is considered as the ‘Golden remedy of Ayurveda’. A Tulsi plant is present in every Indian household as we worship the plant and use it for medicinal purposes. And so, we are sure you never thought that Tulsi can have any side effects. But much to our dismay, these leaves packed with goodness can have some potential health implications too. Read on to know…

Dear parents, take note. Pre-schoolers with ADHD symptoms may have reduced brain size

April 5, 2018 Loknath DasADHD, Brain, Dear, Have, May, Note, Parents, Pre-schoolers, reduced, Size, symptoms:, Take, With

Pre-schoolers with symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may have reduced brain volumes in regions essential for behavioural control, says a new study. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed form of psychopathology during the pre-school years, and during early childhood it is associated with significant long-term health. The study represents the first comprehensive examination of cortical brain volume in pre-school children with ADHD and provides an indication that anomalous brain structure is evident in the early stages of development. According to the researchers, the findings can help in determining new ways…