Author Archives: Health

Risk Of Premature Birth Is Reduced With Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Researchers have found a reduction in premature birth risk with an increased intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids intake while pregnant. With approximately 15 million babies born too early annually, premature birth is a major global health concern. Premature birth is the number 1 cause of death for under 5 year old children worldwide,… Read More »

Report shows strong but uneven spending in medical and health R&D across sectors over five-year period

Total investment in medical and health research and development in the U.S. grew by 27 percent from 2013 to 2017, led by industry and the federal government, according to a new report from Research!America. Industry accounted for 67 percent of total spending in 2017, followed by the federal government at 22 percent. The National Institutes… Read More »

International Meatless Day 2018: Why Is World Vegetarian Day Celebrated on November 25? Watch This Narendra Modi-Aamir Khan Video Ad

Aamir Khan, Narendra Modi (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons, Wikipedia) Vegetarianism and veganism have gained a lot of spotlights recently, in terms of being one of the healthiest ways of life. Especially vegetarianism that believes in going meatless and not solely following a plant-based diet like veganism is becoming very popular these days.  Today, November 25th of every… Read More »

Call obesity what it is: a disease

In 2013, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced its decision to classify obesity as a disease, moving against the recommendation at the time of a group studying obesity. Yet there are still those who believe that obesity is not a disease but rather a “condition,” and this has downstream ramifications for health policy, health care… Read More »