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Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and carries out daily activities. It goes beyond temporary sadness, influencing emotions, behaviour, and physical health. People experiencing depression may feel persistent sadness, anxiety, or hopelessness and lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Daily functioning can become challenging due…
Lipstick is a popular cosmetic used daily by many, adding colour and boosting confidence. However, recent research has highlighted potential health risks from certain ingredients in lip products. Studies have found heavy metals such as cadmium and lead in a range of lipsticks, which can build up in the body over time. These metals are…
Eye floaters are small, shadowy shapes or thread-like strands that drift across your vision, often most noticeable against bright or plain backgrounds. These common visual disturbances, medically known as myodesopsias, usually occur when clumps of gel or cells in the vitreous humor cast shadows on the retina. While floaters are often harmless and part of…
While Nakamura did ‘trigger’ the rule change, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky explained that there were others too who were abusing the 400-point rule (Images via X/@chess24com & IANS) The world chess body, FIDE, has announced a major change to its rating system, set to come into effect from October 1. The reform directly impacts players…
Offshore wind farms are widely recognised as a clean energy solution, helping countries meet climate targets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, recent research reveals that the subsea cables connecting turbines to the shore may have unintended ecological effects. A study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters discovered that female shore crabs respond…
H-1B visa holders can apply for permanent residence in the US to escape any further action on foreign workers by the administration. The H-1B conundrum has triggered speculations that other visa categories also will face some heat from the Donald Trump administration — limiting the entry of foreigners in the United States. In a major…
Research indicates microplastics, pervasive in our environment, negatively impact bone health. Studies reveal these particles infiltrate bone tissue, disrupting bone marrow stem cell function and promoting bone resorption. This can lead to weakened bones, deformities, and increased fracture risk, potentially exacerbating metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis, which are projected to rise significantly. Microplastics are everywhere….
Hair loss is a common concern for men, and treatments like medications, topical solutions, and procedures are widely used to slow thinning or regrow hair. However, for those planning to start a family, questions naturally arise about whether these therapies might affect fertility, sperm quality, or hormone levels. Some treatments act on hormone pathways, while…
A recent study by the University of Birmingham reveals a significant link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and personality disorders. NAFLD patients are three times more likely to have such disorders, potentially hindering their ability to manage the condition through diet and exercise. About 100 million people in the United States are estimated to…
