Tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. It accounts for most of the HIV and antimicrobial resistance-associated deaths. After COVID-19, tuberculosis emerged as a leading killer, especially in second and third-world countries.
Set point theory explains that every individual has a specific range of weight and fat that can’t be changed. No matter how much you diet or exercise, your weight will remain within predetermined limits. The theory was proposed by Kennedy in 1953.
Though tobacco use trends have been declining since the mid-20th century, it still accounts for more than 8 million deaths each year. Half of the smokers die because they don’t quit tobacco smoking. More than 80% of tobacco smokers belong to low to mid-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Research indicates that a lactating woman consumes 450-500 kcal/day during weaning, in addition to her routine energy expenditure of ∼200 kcal/day, making energy expenditure 1.4 times more than the energy required for regular physical activity.
Fruit smoothies are blends of a liquid base, such as milk, yogurt, or ice cream, and other ingredients, such as fruits, ice, or other nutritional supplements. Smoothies are a great source of calories, vitamins, antioxidants, and fibers.
Optimum sleep is the amount of sleep essential for normal bodily functions. Although there are complex connections about how sleep regulates different body functions, healthcare professionals have discovered many positive impacts of sleep on the body.
According to WHO, around 3 million deaths were reported annually, out of which alcoholism caused 2.6 million deaths and other substances and drugs caused 0.4 million deaths. Deaths due to substance abuse and alcoholism account for 4.7% of all deaths worldwide.
Congenital spinal deformities are caused by fetal developmental disorders causing lifelong disability since infancy. Acquired spinal abnormalities usually happen due to trauma, surgeries, degenerative disorders, infections, auto-immune disease, and a sedentary lifestyle(long-day sitting and slouching).
Edible means “fit to eat,” so edible oils are “eatable.” Cooking is the prime use of edible oils. They should be wisely selected, considering the long-term health risks they can pose. Edible oils can be plant or animal-based.
During physical exertion or workout, muscles contract and relax. Muscle contraction is an energy-dependent process mediated by glycogen and ATP use. The deficiency of ATP and glycogen causes muscle spasms.