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Can drinking baking soda water help you lose weight? Doctor shares what it really does to your bodyA viral social media trend suggests drinking baking soda and water aids weight loss, but medical experts strongly advise against it. Dr. Je...
In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...
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...
How many 'Farts' a day is normal? Apollo Hospitals neurologist shares surprising findings from study of 6,400+ peopleA recent study shared by a Hyderabad neurologist revealed that the average person farts about five times a day. The research, involving ove...
Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...
Rumbling stomach is healthy? Harvard-trained gastro doctor shares what it meansContrary to common belief, many "weird" body signals are actually signs of good health. A gastroenterologist explained that regular gas, li...
Runny nose to rumbling stomach: US trained gut doctor Saurabh Sethi shares 10 weird signs that show your body is actually healthyHarvard-trained gut doctor Dr Saurabh Sethi has shared several common symptoms that can indicate that your body is functioning well and tha...
The World’s Quietest Place Exists, And It Changes How You HearThe anechoic chamber at Orfield Laboratories is recognized as the quietest place on Earth, measuring at -9 dB. This extreme silence allows ...
Quote of the day by Nobel Prize winner Ivan Pavlov: 'Don’t become a mere recorder of facts, but try to penetrate the mystery of their origin'Nobel Prize–winning physiologist Ivan Pavlov’s quote of the day stresses that science should go beyond simply recording observations and fo...
‘Fasting isn’t starvation, it’s…’: doctor explains what happens when you fast for 24 hoursFasting initiates a series of timed bodily changes, beginning with minor adjustments in blood glucose and insulin production within the fir...
What is the best time to poop? Understand your body's natural rhythm for healthy digestionYour body has a best time to poop, and it is often in the morning. This is linked to your internal clock and digestion. Eating breakfast an...
Not just waistline, your neck size could reveal hidden health risks to watchout forRecent research suggests that neck circumference may be an important health indicator, even for people with a normal BMI. Studies show that...
Why watermelon juice is great for staying hydrated and energized in scorching heat; check these 6 reasonsWatermelon juice is a great summer drink. It helps to beat the heat and also keeps you hydrated and active. The juice contains electrolytes...
How does space travel affect astronaut health?Space travel poses significant challenges to human health due to microgravity, radiation exposure, and psychological stress. Microgravity l...
Arjun Kapoor reveals he has Hashimoto’s: 11% of Indian population is living with this autoimmune conditionAccording to a 2022 study, the prevalence of hypothyroidism in India is 11%, which is considerably higher than the 2%–4.6% observed in West...
'Unusual' form of cell death underlies lung damage in Covid patients, finds studyFerroptosis, a less common cell death type, is linked to severe lung damage in Covid patients, causing inflammation and respiratory complic...
What does alcohol withdrawal do to your liver? It can heal your largest organ, but not without some aftershocks, claims new studyThe liver is the largest internal organ in the human body. It is needed for hundreds of bodily processes, including breaking down toxins su...
How stressed are you? Yoga therapist explains best ways to control, manage & overcome itDo you think stress is a problem? If you think that this is an odd thing to ask, think again.
Difficulty swallowing & persistent throat pain? These are signs of thyroid cancer that shouldn't be missedThyroid cancer is mainly caused by DNA change.
New compound may treat HIV, drug-resistant TBResearchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a new molecule that may treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and even HIV in...