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CSIR-CCMB is collaborating with 20 research groups to understand the genetics behind Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in diverse populations. The project, "Diverse Epigenetic Epidemiology Partnership (DEEP)", aims to uncover the effects of genomic and environmental diversity in disease risk. 13,000 participants, including from India, will be part of the study to…

Mummified poop from pre-Columbian humans Huecoid and Saladoid shows a diet of maize, sweet potato, peanuts, and traces of tobacco and cotton.

The weather drives wine quality and wine taste, according to a study from the University of Oxford.

Prebiotics are substances that help beneficial bacteria colonise the gut. These indigestible dietary fibres can be found in a variety of plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. Read further on Dynamite News:

Vitamin D is essential for overall health, and the sun is a natural source of this vital nutrient. However, excessive sun exposure can damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. And the short term side effect is- tanned skin. To strike a balance between obtaining enough vitamin…

Scientists discover new roadmap to beating bowel cancer, highlighting crucial role of immune cells

‘Hacking’ your body’s longevity through extreme treatments is the hottest wellness trend. Ralph Jones enters this world of ice baths and oxygen chambers

Vitamin D deficiency and cancer: Is there a connection?

For years we’ve been told to avoid sun to prevent skin cancer. But research suggests a dose of rays can boost your immune system and increase lifespan. We look on the bright side

Researchers are monitoring for the agent that could cause the next pandemic, known as ‘Disease X’

"A few days of high carrot intake will unlikely result in a change in skin color"