6 ways to manage acid reflux naturally: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares simple tips without medicationsMaking small adjustments to your habits can significantly lessen nighttime acid reflux and discomfort, claims Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Dentist didn't inform root canal risks, patient had to take second treatment after suffering pain; Court orders doctor to pay Rs 2 lakhA Delhi consumer commission has ordered a dentist to pay Rs 2 lakh to a woman who paid Rs 1.10 lakh for root canal treatment, crowns and ve...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
The Wrigley family spent 56 years reshaping Catalina Island after buying it in 1919; in 1975, they gave 42,135 acres away to protect the California islandIn 1919, William Wrigley Jr. acquired the Santa Catalina Island Company, and his family dedicated the next 56 years to managing the island,...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
He chewed wheat and stuck the leftover on a wall: How a Maharashtra man’s strange discovery led to an award-winning herbal bulletproof jacket, 2000 DRDO orderSports goods manufacturer and sports teacher Makarand Kale developed a lightweight bulletproof material using plant-based ingredients after...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
How to remove chewing gum from household surfaces: Freeze it first, then lift it with a dull toolGum stuck on walls can be removed using a simple ice cube method. Freezing the gum makes it brittle and easier to scrape off surfaces. This...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: 'In the world of business, the people who are most successful are those...' - Inspiring lessons from the legendary investor on passion, purpose, career success and why finding meaningful work can help you stay motivated, overcome setbacks, build expertise and create lasting fulfillmentQuote of the day by Warren Buffett: Warren Buffett, a renowned investor, emphasizes patience and discipline in wealth building. He believes...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
A 2026 study of nearly 18,000 people followed for up to 30 years found that those with the highest blood levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute used in gum, mints and toothpaste, faced a higher risk of heart attacks and strokesXylitol artificial sweetener: New research has emerged indicating a concerning association between xylitol, a widely used sugar alternative...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Multitasking is dead, long live monotasking: Doing one thing well may be the real superpower in 2026The author argues that multitasking hinders effective task completion and quality. He suggests that focusing on one task at a time offers b...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Chewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains: Why Athens’ iconic marble Olympic stadium is getting its first deep clean in more than a centuryChewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains have become unlikely culprits behind the grime covering Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium. T...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Researchers develop chewing gum that targets HPV and microbes linked to head and neck cancerChewing gum that targets cancer-linked oral bacteria: Researchers developed bioengineered chewing gum targeting head and neck cancer microb...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.23 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep chewing gum when they're bored may be satisfying more than just a cravingWhile chewing gum can be a harmless way to stay engaged, it's worth paying attention if the habit becomes excessive or replaces healthier w...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
How to remove chewing gum from clothes without ruining the fabric: the freezer trick that actually worksGum on clothing can be removed by freezing the fabric. This method makes the gum hard and brittle, allowing it to snap off easily. After fr...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Chewing gum has no nutrition, but scientists say it does something unexpected to your brainChewing gum, long seen as nutritionally pointless, may subtly affect how the brain handles attention and stress. A 2025 review of brain-ima...
11 Jan, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Think twice before you chew gum: Study reveals chewing gum sheds hundreds of plastic particles into your salivaResearchers have found that chewing gum releases microplastics into people's mouths, adding another source of microplastic exposure. Both s...
25 Mar, 2025, 04.01 PM IST
Chewing gumChewing gum offers sensory delight, aids concentration, stress relief, freshens breath, aids digestion, and fosters camaraderie through sha...
27 Mar, 2024, 11.59 PM IST
Chewing gum could remove song stuck in your headChewing gum could turn off annoying earworms - catchy tunes that repeat in your head - according to a first of its kind study.
27 Apr, 2015, 09.36 AM IST
US President Barack Obama seen chewing gum at R-day paradeThough there was a lot of commentary on social media on his chewing gum at a formal ceremony, this was not the first time Obama has been sp...
26 Jan, 2015, 03.57 PM IST