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3-D Printed Ovaries Can Help Restore Fertility in Female Cancer Survivors

May 18, 2017 Loknath Das3-D, Can, Cancer, Female, fertility, Help, In, Ovaries, Printed, restore, Survivors

In its one-of-a-kind discovery, experts at the Northwestern University in America were able to successfully implant 3-dimensional ovaries in female mice. These bioprosthetic ovaries housed immature eggs and were able to produce healthy offspring in mice. “Using bioengineering, instead of transplanting from a cadaver – to create organ structures that function and restore the health of that tissue for that person – is the holy grail of bioengineering for regenerative medicine,” noted Teresa K Woodruff, from Northwestern’s Women’s Health Research Institute in the US. The team created biological hydrogel…

Regular Intake of Yogurt May Help Prevent Osteoporosis in Old People

May 15, 2017 Loknath DasHelp, In, Intake, May, of, Old, Osteoporosis, People, Prevent, regular:, Yogurt

In most Indian households, dahi or yogurt is served as a side to team with spicy curries and stir-fries. Yogurt is known to contain numerous health benefits, particularly the ones spiked with probiotics. It is a great source of calcium, which we all know is an essential nutrient to boost bone health and keep them strong. However, many research studies show that most people do not meet their daily requirement of vitanin D and calcium, thereby putting them at risk of bone diseases like osteoporosis. The truth is that only…

Actively Involved Fathers in Parenting Can Help Boost Baby’s Mental Skills

May 11, 2017 Loknath DasActively, Baby's, boost, Can, Fathers, Help, In, Involved, mental, Parenting, Skills

It is generally believed that mothers are of prime importance for the child’s healthy development but a recent study highlights the role of fathers as well. Mothers and fathers, both, have a very distinct way of parenting and it plays a vital role in the development of a child. In a general household, mothers are usually involved in disciplining or teaching the child and uses oral interaction whereas fathers are involved in playing games with the child, giving them tasks and structuring their conversations around these lines. Basically why this…

Strong Rupee May Help Ease India Outbound Investment Rules

May 4, 2017 Loknath DasEase, Help, India, investment, May, Outbound, Rules, Rupee, Strong

A surging rupee, rising currency reserves and a comfortable current-account gap could see India’s central bank consider relaxing rules on outward investments, paving the way for domestic companies to step up their shopping abroad, especially in Latin America and Africa. An uptick in overseas acquisitions would help keep a lid on the rupee, which is among the top performers this year. While the strengthening currency is helping the central bank keep inflation in check, additional gains are threatening to snuff out a nascent recovery in exports. Analysts like Santosh Pai, a…

A 30-Minute Walk May Help Advanced Cancer Patients

February 18, 2017 Srijita30-Minute, a, Advanced, Cancer, Help, May, Patients:, walk

For good health, some amount of physical activity is imperative. Even something as basic as walking can help you in numerous ways. The hectic lives that we lead today, not all of us find the time to stay active or hit the gym. This is why sedentary lifestyle is now scarily becoming one of the leading causes of major diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, etc. Of course, one’s diet is another factor that plays a crucial role. But in you day-to-day life, if you want to start living…

Can’t Stop Overeating? A Gene May Help You Control Your Food Intake

February 16, 2017 Srijitaa, Can't, Control, Food., gene, Help, Intake, May, Overeating?, Stop, You, Your

A country where 270 million people live below the poverty line, obesity seems to be a distant issue, meant for the rich folks of the first world. But India is under siege: junk food, alcohol and sedentary lifestyle are leading us to silent self-destruction, making one in every five Indian men and women either obese or overweight. Further, obesity among children and adolescents too is rising rapidly. Over eating or excessive intake of food is one of the major reasons of obesity among the masses. People who overeat have a…