India’s parliament has banned online gambling platforms. Of particular concern to the Indian tech industry is the hit to fantasy sports platforms, including popular, homegrown cricket apps.  Manoj Sharma, a professor of social and behavioral health at the University of Nevada, tells The World’s Host Marco Werman how the ban gained momentum in the first place: Online gaming losses, he says, have devastated lives for many middle-class Indian families.

On August 22, India passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill.This is a bold move showing determined political will against vested interests in favor of public health and beneficial for the middle class and youth of the nation. This policy needs to be implemented by all countries around the world.

Tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves are used for drinking for their flavor. It is the same plant that is used for making black tea (e.g., Assam, Darjeeling, etc.), oolong green tea (Chinese tea), and Japanese green teas (Hojicha, Sencha, Gyokuru, & Matcha). In black tea, oxidation is used in processing the leaves, which are exposed to air, giving them a dark color and smoky flavor. Oolong green tea uses partial oxidation, in which leaves are withered for only a short period.  In Japanese teas, oxidation is prevented, leaving them rich in antioxidants and thus making them more beneficial from a health perspective.

Matcha is a finely ground powder of green tea leaves with a high caffeine content, while hojicha is a roasted green tea with less caffeine. While both offer health benefits, matcha may contain more energy-boosting compounds and antioxidants.

Dr. Manoj Sharma, a Professor of Social and Behavioral Health and Internal Medicine, and President of Health for All, Inc., answers queries on breast cancer.

You have likely heard that walking 10,000 steps a day is beneficial for health.  Is there any scientific evidence or rationale? Are there any firm guidelines by the US Department of Health and Human Services in this regard?  How to monitor our steps? How many of us count our steps?   These are just some questions that arise in our minds, so let us examine them closely.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Dr. Manoj Sharma answers queries on skin cancer and its prevention.

Food additives are so ubiquitous that billions of people knowingly or unknowingly consume them every day. Many food additives offer no nutritional value, but are legal to be used in many countries, including the United States.