Impaired Decision-Making May Contribute To Parkinson’s
NEW YORK: People with Parkinson’s disease have a form of impaired decision-making that may be a major contributor to the movement problems that characterise the disease, a team of researchers has found. Undertaken by researchers from the University of California – Los Angeles, the study suggested that the neurological factors underlying Parkinson’s may be more complex […]
Key Protein In Preventing Heart Attacks Identified
NEW YORK: Researchers have found that increasing the levels of a protein in older adults could reduce the amount of plaque build-up in their arteries, lowering the risk of heart disease. As men and women grow older, their chances for coronary heart disease also increase. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 3
The story thus far: Gandhi, having studied well and completed his law degree in England, returns to India. He misses England but is happy to be reunited with his family. He begins practicing law in Rajkot. Upon return to India, Gandhi started to practice law in Rajkot, but he was soon deeply disgusted at the […]
ADHD Symptoms: Don’t Ignore These Subtle Signs
Most kids, while growing up, show veered out attention or behavior at times. There are a lot of changes that happen in your body as you move from childhood to adulthood. But for some children, these instances are so rampant that it impairs their academic achievementand social functioning. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral and […]
Skin Specialty Series Part II
By Bessie M. David HOUSTON: In Part I of the Skin Specialty Series we discussed three basic steps to healthy skin; Cleanse, Exfoliate and Moisturize. Between each step is the opportunity to improve the tone and texture of your skin, and prevent further damage. Know your skin type. Your skin is either normal, oily, dry […]
DAV Montessori School Scaling New Heights
HOUSTON: Sunday, May 22, was the 16th Annual Day of the , run by Arya Samaj Greater Houston. As the first and only DAV school in North America, the school has grown from a Montessori only program to include traditional elementary classrooms with teacher to student ratios of under 1 to 10. DAVM students and teachers […]
Ninth Season of the MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Announced
NEW YORK: At a glittering event held in New York to mark the 9th anniversary of the South Asian Spelling Bee, Touchdown Media Inc., the leading multicultural advertising firm, announced the launch of the ninth season of the MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee. MetLife, a leading global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and […]
Jeremy Malhotra Graduates from Columbia University
By Jawahar Malhotra NEW YORK: The white tents on the South Lawn stood out in the bright sunshine under incredibly blue skies as the new graduates from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs strode across the stage to shake the hand of the Dean, Merit E. Janow and be formally recognized for their […]
Sewa International & VYASA Conducts Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM) Yoga Camp
By Noopur Sapatnekar HOUSTON: Sewa International and VYASA in collaboration with Jain Society of Houston, organized a 10-day yoga camp from May 13 to 22 at Jain Society of Houston. This was the 4th camp for the year and 9th such camp in last 2 years. The camp is specially designed for diabetic and pre […]
High blood pressure raises risk of developing vascular dementia
NEW DELHI: High blood pressure can significantly raise the risk of developing vascular dementia , a disease which affects around 7 lakh people in India, a new study found. Researchers in the new study have found that high blood pressure was associated with 62 per cent higher risk of vascular dementia between the ages of 30-50. Click […]
Tips to flatten your bloated tummy
The first step to flattening your jelly belly is to figure out its type. Here’s how you can get a midriff makeover For most women, the biggest body hang-up is often their stomach. But before throwing yourself into a heap of sit-ups and crunches, figure out your belly type as there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to […]
Here’s why Ghee is the new superfood
For decades, the jar of ghee on our kitchen shelves came with a huge dollop of guilt. Now, it’s making a comeback as a superfood. At her baby shower next week, south Mumbai resident Sadhna Desai will be handing out trendy gift hampers. But instead of the usual cake and cookies combo or a wine […]
After fee hike, IIT students to get fully air-conditioned hostels
IIT students can look forward to some cool accommodation, as all new hostels will be centrally air-conditioned. The human resource ministry, which recently ordered a fee hike at Indian Institutes of Technology, planned to modernise hostels including air-conditioned common areas and stateof-the-art kitchens, sources said. At the country’s top engineering schools, which also enjoy a […]
Hundreds of Families Get First-Hand Look at New State-of-the-Art Children’s Clinic
HOUSTON: On an overcast day that kept temperatures in the comfortable range, hundreds of families made up of a diverse group of nationalities enjoyed Ibn Sina Foundation’s Fun and Fit Children’s Health Fair at the new State-of-the-Art Children’s clinic located at 11220 South Wilcrest Drive in Houston. Members of the Ibn Sina Foundation’s Board of Directors also attended […]
How to Prepare for Testing in the Springtime
Spring may signal the home stretch of the school year, but it also marks the beginning of state exams. Many states will be administering state-wide testing during this time to assess how students will perform in college and in future jobs, so it’s important for kids to start getting prepared. Best in Class has a […]
Indian-American scientist creates T-cells to treat pancreatic cancer
NEW YORK: An Indian-American scientist has engineered T-cells – a type of immune cells – to break the pancreatic cancer’s physical and immunological walls using immunotherapy. Dr Sunil Hingorani, member of the clinical research and public health sciences divisions at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and colleagues created T-cells with a high affinity to a […]
Posture correction tips to avoid lower back pain
The trickiest part about lower back pain is that you cannot always pinpoint its cause with utmost accuracy. The problem could be in the bone, disc, muscles or nerves. Can we blame our anatomy? Well not much, but yes we can blame the evolution. Did you know our spine was not designed for vertical use, […]
Texas Oncology Cancer Prevention Series: I Don’t Have Cancer – So Why am I Seeing an Oncologist?
Hematology is the specialty that addresses blood disorders. It is an area that does not get much publicity, but is one where many patients need the services of a specialist. This month, Dr. Muffaddal Morkas discusses the specialty of hematology and its interaction with oncology. Vivek S. Kavadi, M.D. By Muffaddal Morkas If you ask […]
5 Incredible Fenugreek Benefits: From Lowering Cholesterol to Aiding Digestion
Beautiful green leaves with a distinct sweet smell, fenugreek is actually one of the oldest cultivated medicinal plants. Commonly known as ‘methi’ in Indian households, it is a prized ingredient in the culinary world, and can be used as an herb (dried or fresh leaves), a spice (seeds), and a vegetable (fresh leaves and sprouts). How to […]
Agra beyond the Taj Mahal – Part I
Most people, in fact anyone you speak to who has visited Agra as a tourist, will tell you it is a dump, they are not far from wrong. Anyone venturing there, which pretty much means all tourists, visits the Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal and then gets out as quickly as their preferred mode of transport and the […]
