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October 20, 2017
Pramod Pathak
Sugar is as addictive as cocaine, and eliminating it can help anything from your sleep quality to your mood and skin quality. In fact, you may think you know everything there is to know about this sneaky substance. But new research, published in the scientific journal Nature, reminds us that there's still a lot more to learn about sugar and our health by highlighting the relationship between cancer cells and sugar.
This study shows that cancer cells process sugar differently from the rest of the cells in our body. What does that mean, exactly? It means they convert higher amounts of sugar into lactate than healthy tissues do. Scientists call this the Warburg effect, which is described as "a phenomenon in which cancer cells rapidly break down sugars." This Warburg effect can stimulate tumor growth.
So does this mean that sugar causes cancer? According to the study: No, this research doesn't suggest that. But it does mean that when there is already cancer in the body, sugar consumption can increase the rate at which the cells multiply and grow. In other words, a low-sugar diet could be very beneficial for people with cancer, but there's still more to learn about the role of sugar in preventing cancer in the first place.
This was a nine-year joint research project between microbiologists and molecular biologists at three different facilities in Belgium. As the world learns more and more about the dangers of sugar and where it's hiding in our foods (even healthy ones!), we'll likely see more research on the connection between sugar and cancer, which is one of the leading causes of death in the world. In a report, one of the lead researchers, Professor Johan Thevelein (VIB-KU Leuven), wrote, "This link between sugar and cancer has sweeping consequences. Our results provide a foundation for future research in this domain, which can now be performed with a much more precise and relevant focus."
Burning of incense[ Agarbattis] pose health hazards.
As long back as in the year1987 , ''The new Scientist '' reported that the burning of incense [ agarbattis] in the homes more than once a week was linked statistically to the case of Leukemia. Earlier studies in this regard had shown that burning incense releases 'benzopyrene' and several other related hydrocarbons , and Sinapaldehyde. Derivatives of Sinapadehyde and related chemicals have been known linked to nasal cancer.
The same facts have again been substantiated by a recent research published in the Economics Times dated 9th October; which states -'' Various kinds of fragrances are around us. And it is believed they tend to make us feel more attractive, But if someone says that the 'cologne' you are wearing can make you sick, would you believe it ? Well you might have to . As many as one in three people experience symptoms including headache, Asthma, and Rashes , according to a research cited in ''The case against Fragrance '' by author KATE GRENVILLE, Meanwhile , a previous study in 2014 found that three quarters of women with migraines caused by odors said perfume was the lead cause ,reports THE INDEPENDENT. Perfume mfrs. are immune to declare their ingredients as they are considered a trade secret.
These days poor qualities of incense have flooded the market, making us more circumspect to use any kind of fragrances
I would caution patients especially suffering from breathing , asthma, cold cough, skin diseases, headache etc. to desist from using any perfume. Even generally also all should avoid using these health hazards.