Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most

Drawn to the allure of multivitamins and dietary supplements filling nutritional gaps in their diet, people in the U.S. in 2021 spent close to $50 billion on vitamins and dietary supplements. But Northwestern Medicine scientists say for non-pregnant, otherwise healthy Americans, vitamins are a waste of money because there isn’t enough evidence they help prevent cardiovascular disease or cancer. “Patients […]

Peanut allergy treatment safest when started for infants under 12 months, researchers find

UBC researchers demonstrated in 2019 that pre-schoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies with a treatment called oral immunotherapy. Now they have evidence that the earlier pre-schoolers start this treatment, the better. This real-world study focused on infants younger than 12 months old and reveals that not only is oral immunotherapy effective against peanut allergies, it’s even safer for this age […]

Vikram OTT Release Date, Platform, Satellite & Digital Rights

Vikram OTT Release Date: Kamal Haasan’s comeback movie Vikram debuted in theatres on June 3, 2022. Here’s when and where it will make its digital debut. Kamal Haasan’s comeback movie Vikram is on a record-breaking streak run at the box office. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the high-octane action-thriller debuted in theatres on June 3, 2022. It has emerged as one […]

How the Rail Strike is Affecting British Asians

Train passengers are facing widespread disruption and cancellations as Britain’s biggest rail strike for 30 years began on June 21, 2022. Workers responsible for train lines and infrastructure across the UK walked out on Tuesday leaving thousands of services cancelled and passengers forced to seek alternative means of transport. Further action is expected on June 23 and June 25. The […]

Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

The research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brain, including in regions not previously associated with Alzheimer’s. The advantage of the technique is its simplicity and the fact that it can identify the disease at an early stage when it can be very difficult to diagnose. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, getting […]