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Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...- Psychology says people who hate cilantro aren't picky eaters: Their brains and genes may literally be tasting something differentPsychology suggests that even ordinary disagreements can reveal surprising insights about human behavior. The real story is not about cilan...
- Psychology says overthinking is often the fear of losing control: Why the mind repeats old conversations to prepare for pain that may never happenPsychology says overthinking is not usually a sign of weakness. More often, it reflects a mind that has learned to equate preparation with ...
- The inland taipan carries enough venom to kill dozens of humans, yet most Australians will never encounter one in the wildMeet the Inland Taipan, Australia's incredible snake with venom so powerful it's considered one of the deadliest in the world. Fortunately,...
- How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnakeMany people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and dark facial stri...
- 'Rs 5 cr portfolio means nothing without this’: CA warns high earners about one major financial mistakeChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik highlights a major financial oversight by high earners. Many professionals build substantial portfolios ...
- 'I drink water all day and urinate 6 litres daily': Why doctors say that may not mean your kidneys are healthyContrary to popular belief, excessive thirst and urination might signal health issues, not peak kidney function. Dr. Priyam Bordoloi explai...
- NEET-UG cancelled due to paper leak: How a PG in Rajasthan created a mess for 22 lakh medical studentsThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, conducted on May 3, due to alleged paper leaks. The CBI will inves...
- Think chest pain is the only sign of heart attack? Top doctor breaks 10 myths about the medical condition most people get wrongHeart attacks are often misunderstood. Warning signs can appear days or weeks before. Many people believe dangerous myths about symptoms, r...
- Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHOEight Hantavirus cases have been reported, with three deaths. Six cases are confirmed as Andes virus. The World Health Organization assesse...
- NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
- Bengaluru doctor shares his worst clinic incident: 'Charged so much fee but no antibiotics'Doctors face challenges as patients often expect antibiotics even when not needed. A Bengaluru doctor's experience with a patient demanding...
- No 'zombie drug', man seen in Thane video overdosed on pain medicine: PoliceThane police have clarified a viral video showing a disoriented man. The man was not under the influence of a 'zombie drug'. He had taken a...
- Can exercise help in Parkinson’s disease? Top doctor shares what really matters in treatment. 'Start early, stay consistent'When it comes to Parkinson's disease, exercise is essential, but Dr. Sudhir Kumar points out that it's not all about leisurely walks. It's ...
- Why ‘unlimited’ or ‘100% restoration’ benefit in health insurance may not save you from a big hospital bill; here’s what policyholders should knowHealth insurance restoration benefits, often misunderstood as unlimited coverage, restore your sum insured only after it's fully exhausted ...
- Fasting is not a miracle cure: Apollo neurologist busts popular myths, revealing what it really does for your healthDr Sudhir Kumar, senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has debunked common fasting myths. He clarified that fasting cannot cur...
- Healthcare sector rallied behind Nazis to create euthanasia programmes that claimed at least 230,000 victims, says a new studyBy 1945, between 50 to 65 percent of non-Jewish German doctors had joined the Nazi party.
- Radiation from cell phone towers causes no harm: DoT officialA senior DoT official on Tuesday said extensive research on electro-magnetic field signals has established that it does not cause any harm....
- Dr Ramakant Panda takes exception to Obama's 'cheap healthcare' remarkReacting to the remarks made by Barack Obama, the CEO of Asian Heart Institute said it is a misconception that India represents cheap healt...
- Myths & facts of filing your tax returnsDespite this being a regular, annual ritual, several tax payers have some misconceptions.
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