Certain racial and ethnic populations are more affected than others, including 75% of African Americans, Jews, Hispanics, and Native Americans, and 90% of Asians. Fructose intolerance is also common, but less recognized. A study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Seattle by University of Kansas researcher Peter Beyer, RD, finds that nearly… Read More »
Lahore: Black plum has a sweet and sour taste and is acidic and astringent in nature. Due to its acidic nature, it is usually sprinkled with salt before eating. It was introduced in the United States in 1999 in Florida. It is founded hardly in tropical regions of the subcontinent. This big evergreen tree is planted widely in… Read More »
London: Workaholics are more likely to have an underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, according to a new study. Hypothyroidism was twice as common in people working more than 53 hours a week, compared with those working 36 to 42 hours a week the equivalent of a full-time 9-5 profession. An underactive thyroid has been linked to several health… Read More »
Dried fruit is as healthy as its fresh equivalent and can help combat cancer, metabolic disease, and heart problems, researchers have found. They are also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Dr. Daniel Gallaher, of the University of Minnesota, said: ‘Dried fruits are great sources of total and soluble fiber in the diet. Countries including the UK… Read More »
Malaysia has once again elected Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister, and the economy is the topic of the day. The appointment of 92-year-old Mahathir Mohamad as the prime minister of Malaysia was phenomenal in its own right, but more so in the context of the hope and expectations, Malaysians have for him to rework the economy. The general… Read More »
London: Do you have a body bugbear an area with which you’re never happy, no matter how toned you are otherwise? Well, experts say there may be a scientific reason behind it be it a muffin top, chunky ankles, or bingo wings. For research shows excess weight may gather in certain areas, regardless of how much you diet… Read More »
London: According to a recent study, there’s actually a scientific reason kids inherit their intelligence from their mums. Sorry dads. Research has shown that the X chromosome is responsible for carrying intelligence, reports the Mirror. Women have two of these chromosomes (XX) and men have only one (XY) so they are twice as likely to pass down intelligence… Read More »
Lahore: A new study has found that green tea can help with weight loss. The debate has long raged over whether the drink impacts people’s waistlines. But a new study by a team of scientists at Anglia Ruskin University revealed when combined with exercise, green tea does help shed fat. To test their theory, the researchers tested a… Read More »
LAHORE: Alhamra has re-launched its monthly literary and cultural session “Kuch Yaadain Kuch Batain” online through ZOOM due to COVID-19 pandemic. In the first episode of the programme, Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra, a noted intellectual, educationist and scholar, was the guest. Dr Arfa Syeda shared her experiences and observations with the audience. Sumera Khalil moderated the programme. Opening… Read More »
What dinner party is complete without biryani? Biryani is an obsession for people almost all over South Asia from all age groups and it inevitably comes in the top five when we talk about our favorite food. There are quite a few variations in which biryani can be cooked in and a lot of people have different preferences… Read More »