DNA: Obesity Is Rising Among Children In India
Based on data from the National Family Health Survey, obesity has been defined as a chronic disease. Till now obesity was measured by BMI i.e. Body Mass Index.
Dec 27, 2023, 01:08 AM IST
'Good' fat diet reduces gut bacteria, symptoms of Crohn's disease
In the new study, a diet of plant-derived "good" fats, including coconut oil or cocoa butter, drastically reduced bacterial diversity in mice with Crohn's-like disease.
Jun 23, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
Crohn's and colitis: What's the difference? Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease primarily consists of two long-term disorders that involve inflammation of the gut - ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
May 19, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Regular use of sunscreen can cause vitamin D deficiency
Researchers claim nearly one billion people worldwide may be having deficient or insufficient levels of Vitamin D due to inadequate sun exposure related to sunscreen use.
May 02, 2017, 15:37 PM IST
Crohn's disease: Who gets it? Symptoms, causes, complications, treatment!
Over time, Crohn's can result in other complications such as anemia, skin rashes, arthritis, inflammation of the eye.
Oct 12, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
Crohn's disease may be caused by food-poisoning bacteria!
Crohn's disease is a debilitating bowel disease characterised by the inflammation of the intestines.
Oct 10, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Fungus a major risk factor in Crohn's disease: Study
A team of international researchers has, for the first time, identified a fungus as the key factor in the development of Crohn's disease.
Sep 22, 2016, 00:18 AM IST
Parasitic worms can help treat inflammatory bowel disease
A recent study has suggested that a certain type of parasitic worm has the potential to actually help treat the inflammatory bowel disease.
Apr 15, 2016, 09:36 AM IST
10 new genetic risk loci for eczema discovered
With the newly identified risk regions, a total of 31 risk regions for eczema are now known.
Oct 21, 2015, 20:13 PM IST
Novel protein that protects against gut diseases
Japanese researchers have demonstrated the role of a protein in preventing inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Sep 26, 2015, 11:30 AM IST
