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Want To Live A Century? These Simple Daily Habits Might Be The Key
Lifestyle choices, social connections, and genetic factors influence longevity, with physical activity, stress management, and social engagement playing crucial roles.
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Indian-Origin Man Claims London Cafe Refused Him Service Because Of His Face: "Everyone Was Staring At Me"
He described the experience as distressing, saying that everyone in the cafe was staring at him, making him feel like a "ghost".
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Type 5 Diabetes Officially Recognised: All About This Malnutrition-Linked Disease Affecting Millions
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized Type 5 diabetes, a distinct form of diabetes affecting lean and undernourished young adults in low- and middle-income countries, estimated to impact 20-25 million people worldwide.
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TikTok Trend Alert: Why Shaving Your Eyelashes For "Masculinity" Is A Bad Idea
A TikTok trend of men shaving their eyelashes for a more masculine look raises concerns about eye health and societal beauty standards, despite no biological basis for sex differences in eyelash length.
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"Everyone Is A Cousin" In This Village. Courtesy: A Rare Genetic Condition
A small village in Brazil is afflicted with Spoan syndrome, a rare hereditary illness that weakens the body over time by affecting the nervous system.
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How Some People Manage On Just 4 Hours Of Sleep? Scientists Answer
A mutation affects the sleep-wake cycle, leading to less sleep and potentially more deep sleep.
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Can Caffeine In Your Blood Help Fight Fat And Diabetes? New Study Says Yes
Researchers suggest that calorie-free caffeinated drinks could be explored as a means to help manage body fat.
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4 Delicious Fruits That Are Naturally Seedless
From genetic mutations to years of careful cultivation, seedless fruits are a marvel of nature.
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Strange New Worm Found Off Spain’s Coast Can Shrinks to One-Fifth Its Size
Scientists have discovered Pararosa vigarae, a new genus and species of ribbon worm, off the Northwest coast of Spain. Nicknamed the accordion worm for its ability to shrink to one-fifth its normal size, it was found 30 meters deep in RÃa de Arosa. Traditional taxonomy methods failed to classify the species due to limited external features, so res...
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Covid-19 Likely Originated From Wildlife Trade, Not Lab Leak, Researchers Claim
A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than a lab leak.
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US Woman With Stage 4, 'Incurable' Colon Cancer Saved By Breakthrough Treatment
Diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer, Ms Dimery underwent chemotherapy, radiation and other combination therapies -- none of which seemingly worked.
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World Asthma Day: How Pollution, Climate And Lifestyle Choices Are Fuelling India's Asthma Burden
While genetics can increase a person's likelihood of developing asthma, high pollution and exposure to harmful environmental triggers can worsen asthma symptoms.
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Model Katie Price "Heartbroken" Over Son Harvey's Health, Says He's At Risk Of Heart Attack
Harvey, who lives with a rare genetic condition called Prader-Willi syndrome, now weighs close to 30 stone (around 188 kg).
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These Light Exercises Before Bed Can Help Boost Your Metabolism
Here we share a list of exercises you can perform before bed for better metabolism.
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Genomic Analysis Of 10,000 Indians Likely To Kickstart Precision Medicine
The GenomeIndia Project -- India's reference dataset for genetics and genomics -- could help improve how disease is diagnosed, predict one's response to a drug and kick-start precision medicine efforts in India, according to a research article.
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Want To Live A Century? These Simple Daily Habits Might Be The Key
Lifestyle choices, social connections, and genetic factors influence longevity, with physical activity, stress management, and social engagement playing crucial roles.
-
Indian-Origin Man Claims London Cafe Refused Him Service Because Of His Face: "Everyone Was Staring At Me"
He described the experience as distressing, saying that everyone in the cafe was staring at him, making him feel like a "ghost".
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Type 5 Diabetes Officially Recognised: All About This Malnutrition-Linked Disease Affecting Millions
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized Type 5 diabetes, a distinct form of diabetes affecting lean and undernourished young adults in low- and middle-income countries, estimated to impact 20-25 million people worldwide.
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TikTok Trend Alert: Why Shaving Your Eyelashes For "Masculinity" Is A Bad Idea
A TikTok trend of men shaving their eyelashes for a more masculine look raises concerns about eye health and societal beauty standards, despite no biological basis for sex differences in eyelash length.
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"Everyone Is A Cousin" In This Village. Courtesy: A Rare Genetic Condition
A small village in Brazil is afflicted with Spoan syndrome, a rare hereditary illness that weakens the body over time by affecting the nervous system.
-
How Some People Manage On Just 4 Hours Of Sleep? Scientists Answer
A mutation affects the sleep-wake cycle, leading to less sleep and potentially more deep sleep.
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Can Caffeine In Your Blood Help Fight Fat And Diabetes? New Study Says Yes
Researchers suggest that calorie-free caffeinated drinks could be explored as a means to help manage body fat.
-
4 Delicious Fruits That Are Naturally Seedless
From genetic mutations to years of careful cultivation, seedless fruits are a marvel of nature.
-
Strange New Worm Found Off Spain’s Coast Can Shrinks to One-Fifth Its Size
Scientists have discovered Pararosa vigarae, a new genus and species of ribbon worm, off the Northwest coast of Spain. Nicknamed the accordion worm for its ability to shrink to one-fifth its normal size, it was found 30 meters deep in RÃa de Arosa. Traditional taxonomy methods failed to classify the species due to limited external features, so res...
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Covid-19 Likely Originated From Wildlife Trade, Not Lab Leak, Researchers Claim
A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than a lab leak.
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US Woman With Stage 4, 'Incurable' Colon Cancer Saved By Breakthrough Treatment
Diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer, Ms Dimery underwent chemotherapy, radiation and other combination therapies -- none of which seemingly worked.
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World Asthma Day: How Pollution, Climate And Lifestyle Choices Are Fuelling India's Asthma Burden
While genetics can increase a person's likelihood of developing asthma, high pollution and exposure to harmful environmental triggers can worsen asthma symptoms.
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Model Katie Price "Heartbroken" Over Son Harvey's Health, Says He's At Risk Of Heart Attack
Harvey, who lives with a rare genetic condition called Prader-Willi syndrome, now weighs close to 30 stone (around 188 kg).
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These Light Exercises Before Bed Can Help Boost Your Metabolism
Here we share a list of exercises you can perform before bed for better metabolism.
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Genomic Analysis Of 10,000 Indians Likely To Kickstart Precision Medicine
The GenomeIndia Project -- India's reference dataset for genetics and genomics -- could help improve how disease is diagnosed, predict one's response to a drug and kick-start precision medicine efforts in India, according to a research article.
