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Mumbai's Pigeon Feeding Ban: How A Public Health Move Clashed With Faith
Science and faith have clashed in Mumbai, and pigeons are enjoying a feast. The shutdown of Mumbai's kabootarkhanas to prevent the public health hazard caused by pigeon droppings has triggered widespread protests
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IIT Roorkee Finds Breakthrough To Beat World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could restore the power of a critical antibiotic against one of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
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What Drinking Beer Every Day Really Does To Your Body, According To Science
Effects of Daily Beer Consumption: If you find yourself reaching for a cold pint every time you are bored or catching up with friends, it might be worth looking at how that habit affects your body over time.
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Smoking Increases Risk Of Spinal Disc Damage, Doctors Warn
Doctors at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) here have warned that smoking significantly increases the risk of developing a slipped disc, also known as lumbar disc herniation.
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Study Reveals Exact Age When Your Body Starts Ageing At An Alarming Rate
A recent study has revealed that human aging accelerates significantly after age 50, especially impacting tissues, organs, and veins. Researchers discovered this turning point by studying protein changes across adult age groups.
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Can Freezing Bread Make It Healthier For Your Gut? Viral Reels Say Yes, Does Science Agree?
According to a now-viral post on Instagram, freezing your bread and eating it later is apparently the best way to consume it
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Doctors Warn: Everyday Habits Could Trigger Global Liver Cancer Surge
Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, with preventable causes like obesity, alcohol, and hepatitis B and C driving the surge. Experts say 60% of cases are avoidable with early intervention.
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Why Do You Feel So Thirsty After Eating Salty Food? Science Has The Answer
Our body needs salt to function, but in small amounts. Salt, or sodium, helps with muscle function, nerve signals, and fluid balance. Read on.
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7,000 Steps A Day Can Reduce The Risk Of Early Death By 47 Per Cent: Study
Expert opinion and recent research indicate that 10,000 steps might not be required for everyone and that fewer steps could still have significant health advantages.
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Breakthrough In Organ Transplantation: Surgeons Revive "Dead" Heart For Infant Transplant
Surgeons at Duke University have successfully transplanted a revived "dead" heart into a three-month-old baby, offering new hope for infants in need of heart transplants and potentially increasing the donor pool.
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The Eye-Opening Science Of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
For the last four decades, experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
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Row Over Jharkhand Minister's Son 'Inspecting' Hospital, 'Making Reel'
A political row erupted in Jharkhand on Sunday after a video of Health Minister and Congress leader Irfan Ansari's son's visit to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi for a purported inspection surfaced on social media.
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NASA Crew-11 Astronauts Begin Pre-Launch Quarantine Ahead of July 2025 Flight
NASA’s Crew-11 astronauts have entered the final stage before launch: a two-week quarantine designed to prevent illness before their mission to the ISS. Led by commander Zena Cardman, the four-person team also includes Nick Hague, Thomas Pesquet (ESA), and Alexander Grebenkin (Roscosmos). The team will launch no earlier than July 31 from Kennedy ...
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How To Eat Amla For Maximum Health Benefits: Nutritionists Say...
Amla is great for immunity, skin, and digestion, but only if you eat it right. Experts explain why fermenting amla could make all the difference.
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Okra May Protect Brain From Obesity's Harmful Effects, New Study Finds
A new rat study shows that okra can protect against the harmful brain and metabolic effects of early-life overnutrition, suggesting potential benefits in preventing obesity-related disorders.
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Mumbai's Pigeon Feeding Ban: How A Public Health Move Clashed With Faith
Science and faith have clashed in Mumbai, and pigeons are enjoying a feast. The shutdown of Mumbai's kabootarkhanas to prevent the public health hazard caused by pigeon droppings has triggered widespread protests
-
IIT Roorkee Finds Breakthrough To Beat World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could restore the power of a critical antibiotic against one of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
-
What Drinking Beer Every Day Really Does To Your Body, According To Science
Effects of Daily Beer Consumption: If you find yourself reaching for a cold pint every time you are bored or catching up with friends, it might be worth looking at how that habit affects your body over time.
-
Smoking Increases Risk Of Spinal Disc Damage, Doctors Warn
Doctors at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) here have warned that smoking significantly increases the risk of developing a slipped disc, also known as lumbar disc herniation.
-
Study Reveals Exact Age When Your Body Starts Ageing At An Alarming Rate
A recent study has revealed that human aging accelerates significantly after age 50, especially impacting tissues, organs, and veins. Researchers discovered this turning point by studying protein changes across adult age groups.
-
Can Freezing Bread Make It Healthier For Your Gut? Viral Reels Say Yes, Does Science Agree?
According to a now-viral post on Instagram, freezing your bread and eating it later is apparently the best way to consume it
-
Doctors Warn: Everyday Habits Could Trigger Global Liver Cancer Surge
Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, with preventable causes like obesity, alcohol, and hepatitis B and C driving the surge. Experts say 60% of cases are avoidable with early intervention.
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Why Do You Feel So Thirsty After Eating Salty Food? Science Has The Answer
Our body needs salt to function, but in small amounts. Salt, or sodium, helps with muscle function, nerve signals, and fluid balance. Read on.
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7,000 Steps A Day Can Reduce The Risk Of Early Death By 47 Per Cent: Study
Expert opinion and recent research indicate that 10,000 steps might not be required for everyone and that fewer steps could still have significant health advantages.
-
Breakthrough In Organ Transplantation: Surgeons Revive "Dead" Heart For Infant Transplant
Surgeons at Duke University have successfully transplanted a revived "dead" heart into a three-month-old baby, offering new hope for infants in need of heart transplants and potentially increasing the donor pool.
-
The Eye-Opening Science Of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
For the last four decades, experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
-
Row Over Jharkhand Minister's Son 'Inspecting' Hospital, 'Making Reel'
A political row erupted in Jharkhand on Sunday after a video of Health Minister and Congress leader Irfan Ansari's son's visit to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi for a purported inspection surfaced on social media.
-
NASA Crew-11 Astronauts Begin Pre-Launch Quarantine Ahead of July 2025 Flight
NASA’s Crew-11 astronauts have entered the final stage before launch: a two-week quarantine designed to prevent illness before their mission to the ISS. Led by commander Zena Cardman, the four-person team also includes Nick Hague, Thomas Pesquet (ESA), and Alexander Grebenkin (Roscosmos). The team will launch no earlier than July 31 from Kennedy ...
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How To Eat Amla For Maximum Health Benefits: Nutritionists Say...
Amla is great for immunity, skin, and digestion, but only if you eat it right. Experts explain why fermenting amla could make all the difference.
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Okra May Protect Brain From Obesity's Harmful Effects, New Study Finds
A new rat study shows that okra can protect against the harmful brain and metabolic effects of early-life overnutrition, suggesting potential benefits in preventing obesity-related disorders.
