Beware! Your sweet tooth may raise your risk of heart
attack
New Delhi: Here is some bad news for people who have a sweet
tooth and are extremely fond of sugary items. Researchers have suggested that
high intake of sugar in any form be it soft drinks, candies or chocolates
increases the chances of developing heart problems.
The research conducted by JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests
that consuming foods that are rich in sugar like fizzy drinks, cakes,
chocolates, juices etc. not just lead to weight gain but also puts you at the
risk of developing heart problems.
The researchers undertook a study in which they studied
sugar consumption of ten thousand people in the US and also rates of
heart-related problems and death rates.
The results depicted that the higher the sugar consumption
by an individual, the more are his chances of heart complications.
Further, as advised by the World Health Organisation (WHO),
added sugar make up less than 10% of total calorie intake.
06.02.2014
2,483 new cancer cases detected in two years in
Mizoram: ICMR
Aizawl: With over 2,400 new cancer cases,
including stomach, lungs and cervix, being detected in last two years in Mizoram,
the state tops the list in overall cancer incidence in the country, according
to a latest report of the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR).
At least 2,483 fresh cancer cases have been detected in the
state during the past two years, the latest Mizoram population-based Cancer
Registry report published by ICMR said.
The report found the virus in 1,376 males and 1,107 women.
Also, 1,330 people including 532 women have died during the
same period, officials at a function to mark the World Cancer Day here said
today.
According to the report, Mizoram topped the list in
the overall cancer incidence as well as in stomach and lungs cancer (in men and
women) and in Cervix cancer in women in the country.
Meanwhile, state health minister Lal Thanzara inaugurated
the "National Programme on Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes,
Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke" (NPCDCS) and the "National
Programme for Health-Care of the Elderly" (NPHCE) at the function.
06.02.2014
Goodbye without reasons is the most painful one, love without
reasons is the most beautiful one
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