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Anaemia is a condition characterised by a deficiency in healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin, which reduces the blood’s capacity to transport oxygen efficiently to the body’s tissues. Globally, over 1.6 billion people are affected, with women of reproductive age, children, and older adults most vulnerable. Iron-deficiency anaemia is the most prevalent type, followed by…
I have been practicing surgical oncology for over three decades but some cancer cases continue to humble me. Take the story of Ankita — a 46-year-old mother of two from Pune. On the surface, her life seemed secure. Her husband was a wealthy businessman and the family lived in one of the city’s most affluent…
Sir Richard Branson announced the passing of his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, at the age of 80. Branson described her as his “best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world.” Their love story began in 1976 when Branson met Templeman in a London shop, leading to grand gestures like purchasing Necker Island…
As Delhi-NCR grapples with air quality that has crossed the ‘severe’ mark, doctors warn that the crisis starts earlier than we think — inside the womb itself. Anuja Jaiswal speaks to Dr Kana Ram Jat, professor of paediatrics at AIIMS New Delhi, about what parents need to know about air pollution’s hidden tollDoes air pollution…
Fibermaxing means loading your meals on purpose with more fiber-rich foods, than you eat now, meal after meal, day after day. Instead of counting calories or cutting whole food groups, one is focused on incorporating the food plate with veggies, whole grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, and fruit. That one shift touches almost every major metabolic…
High levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which continues to be one of the leading causes of illness and death globally. LDL-C can accumulate in the walls of arteries over time, causing a condition known as atherosclerosis, in which the arteries become narrowed and blood flow is…
Humming is often viewed as one of the simplest activities that we indulge in, often unconsciously, sometimes humming a tune, or just softly buzzing to ourselves. This modest behavior does a lot more than just killing time. Recent scientific research shows that humming can actually unleash potent health benefits by increasing the production of nitric…
Eating an apple and drinking apple juice may sound like two versions of the same healthy choice, but nutritionally, they are very different. While both come from the same fruit, the way your body responds to them varies greatly because of fibre, sugar concentration, and digestion speed. A whole apple provides roughage, vitamins, and plant…
Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up to be the busiest holiday travel period in 15 years, with nearly 82 million Americans expected to hit the roads, airports and rail networks amid a complex mix of winter storms, heavy congestion and lingering anxiety from recent aviation disruptions. With around 73 million travelling by car and about 6…
Can you spot the odd die? A brainteaser challenges you to find a single cube with seven spots among dozens of others, all within 11 seconds. Designed to test sharp observation, this visual puzzle highlights the importance of spotting irregularities. Hints are provided to aid your search, and the article offers more challenges for those…
