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Plasma adiponectin is an important chemical entity for various physiological functions and overall wellness. Circulating adiponection ranges between 5 and 30 µg/ml2 . Synthesis happens in the adipose tissue, where...

While evolution is often considered highly beneficial to mankind, we tend to overlook the fact that it has come to us at a price. With advancement in all fields, society...

MapmyGenome CEO Anu Acharya was a speaker at The Fifth Elephant conference on Big Data, organized by hasgeek in Bangalore, July 24-26. Watch her presentation now

The effects of smoking on human physiology and function are many. Respiratory disease (especially lung cancer) is one of them. Tobacco, the chief constituent in cigarette smoke, contains nicotine and...

Low GI foods – Whole grains with low glycemic index release glucose slowly into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally alert the whole day. Omega 3 fatty acids – DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) helps in improving...

Life is a potpourri of emotions Joy, sadness, anger, jealousy, excitement, and every other possible feeling. It is acceptable to be happy at all times, but an idyllic life is...

Miss Keerti (name changed) recently displayed the following symptoms: Urge to steal Emotional outbursts; disregard for right/wrong Uncontrollable ”episodes” of happiness and sorrow Possessiveness/extreme attachment for near and dear ones When...