Smoking doesn’t just harm lungs, heart or immune system, it also affects mental health and overall quality of life. Quitting, on the other hand, is increasingly shown to bring beneficial effects on mood, stress, anxiety, and self-perception. A 2023 study published in the JAMA Network, found that people who quit smoking had lower risk of…
Prunes have gained renewed attention as interest in digestive wellbeing, fibre intake and gut microbiome support continues to rise. As more people seek simple foods that contribute to smoother digestion without relying on supplements, prunes offer a naturally rich combination of fibre, sorbitol and key micronutrients. Their role in stool formation, bowel regularity and microbial…
It might be tempting to reuse plastic bottles, but this practice hides a world of health dangers. Microfractures can shelter unwanted bacteria, exposure to heat can release harmful chemicals, and worn surfaces are tough to keep clean. Many people refill old plastic bottles because it feels easy, cheap, and harmless. The habit looks safe on…
Bitter greens have played an important role in many cultural dietary traditions, generally used as the first course of a meal. Renowned double board-certified physician Dr. Amy Shah focuses on nutrition, gut health, and women’s wellness; she gives a rundown of the extraordinary benefits of bitter greens such as arugula-especially the wild varieties, for digestion…
People who enjoy gardening must be well aware of this particularly popular climbing plant which is believed to attract goodluck. But do you know, this particular plant is also quietly drawing snakes (reptiles) to your garden. The plant in question is none other than the ornamental vine English ivy (Hedera helix). Now it is important…
Burnout has quietly become a normal part of daily life. Even when the body stops, the mind keeps running. Many people lie awake replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow and feeling trapped in their own thoughts. Real rest becomes impossible when the brain does not know how to slow down. That is why gentle night practices…
With its slender leaves and sweet-smelling pods, Prosopis seems harmless, but it is one of India’s toughest woody invaders. For instance, the Little Rann of Kutch, much like the wider salt desert, is a stark and unforgiving landscape. The land lies flat, white and desolate, with only a few hardy shrubs managing to survive. The…
Have you popped an antacid multiple times, thinking it is nothing? Well it turns out that while it might relieve symptoms of acidity, it can on the other hand worsen your health. Obaidur Rahman, Ortho & Sports Surgeon tell us how…Which medicines are thesePANTOP 20 PAN D and PAN 40 all contain pantoprazole, a proton…
Among India’s most celebrated wildlife sightings, the black panther, essentially a melanistic leopard, has been photographed in Kabini (Karnataka), Tadoba, and Nagarhole National parks. Unlike tigers, leopards can show complete melanism, giving them a jet-black coat where their usual rosette patterns are faintly visible only in bright light. They remain solitary, shy and highly nocturnal,…
Imagine being so dedicated to your family that you would ask them to kill you to keep everyone else safe. It sounds unbelievable, but that is exactly what baby ants do when they are infected by a deadly fungus. Scientists studying the ant species Lasius neglectus found that when these young ants, known as pupae,…