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In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
A World War II-era drug just helped patients go from 7 bathroom trips a night to just oneMayo Clinic researchers found a new way kidneys manage water. This discovery uses an old drug, probenecid, to reveal a pathway independent ...
In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shapeScientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic info...
The biggest financial mistake NRIs make is assuming distance equals preparednessEarning abroad and sending money home consistently fosters a false sense of security for NRIs. This confidence becomes a blind spot, as fin...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls Karnataka's stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras as Congress pettiness, rejects tax devolution chargeThe Jan Aushadhi scheme had made medicines up to 60% cheaper and helped families save nearly Rs 40,000 crore across the country, Sitharaman...
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab approved in India, but neurologists flag cost, access barriersA new drug for Alzheimer's, donanemab, has arrived in India. It aims to slow the disease's progression by clearing brain plaques. While off...
Just 4 exercises for 4 minutes per day: Study shows surprising fitness benefits in older adultsA new study reveals that just four minutes of daily exercise can significantly boost strength, balance, and physical function in adults age...
In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...
Stop chasing 10,000 steps daily: US entrepreneur Karl Mehta shares 7 simple walking habits that may control blood sugar level, improve healthThe 10,000-step goal, a marketing tactic, is challenged by research suggesting significant health benefits occur with around 7,000 steps da...
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
Uzbekistan can provide more incentives to Indian pharma firms, aims to become regional hub for supplyUzbekistan is inviting Indian drug companies to invest more. They are offering better subsidies and technology help. This aims to make Uzbe...
In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely; it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silentlyEngaging in self-talk isn't an indication of being alone; it's a vital cognitive process. Psychologists reassure us that this inner dialogu...
Why do humans take so long to grow up compared to other animals and how brain evolution reshaped human development and survival today?Humans take nearly 18 to 25 years to reach full maturity, far longer than most mammals. This slow human growth is driven by brain evolution...
In 1931, a journalist noticed that newspaper ink dried faster than his pen, which led to the invention of the ballpoint penWhile reporting on the latest stories, Hungarian journalist László Bíró found himself frustrated by the black smudges left by traditional f...
Heat waves demand more than just water for proper hydration; electrolytes intake necessary: ExpertsHealth experts warn that during heat waves, water alone is not enough for hydration. Excessive sweating depletes essential electrolytes lik...