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The Simpsons has been reduced to a brilliant cartoon series for several decades, but surprisingly, it has consistently proved to be the most unlikely prophet in pop culture. The show’s previous episodes often come back to the forefront at the most unexpected times in reality. As of 2026, the community has been turning to rewatch…
There is a particular kind of moment that triggers it. The light comes on. Something moves along the wall or across the floor. Before thought catches up, the instinct kicks in. Most people reach for a shoe. Cockroaches tend to provoke that response more than almost any other household pest. They are quick, unexpected, and…
Typhoid fever remains a major health challenge in India, as every year, we see multiple outbreaks, which occur most frequently during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, and even otherwise. Recently a typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar, Gujarat saw 100 hospitalisations, which proved how quickly this disease spreads through areas with insufficient water, and sanitation infrastructure. The bacterial…
Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer somewhere in the world, according to the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). The disease ranks as the fourth most common female cancer worldwide because it caused 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths during 2022. The preventable nature of cervical cancer exists alongside its…
Soft and hard plaque are two different forms of fatty build-up inside your arteries, and both can quietly damage your heart over many years. The risk of heart attack becomes higher when soft plaque develops because it tends to rupture, but hard calcified plaque indicates prolonged disease progression, which reduces blood flow. Jeremy London, MD,…
New research reveals that talking while driving, even hands-free, significantly delays essential eye movements. This cognitive load interferes with the neural mechanisms controlling gaze, potentially slowing hazard recognition and increasing accident risks. The findings highlight that even brief delays in visual processing can have serious consequences on the road. Most drivers think they can multitask….
File photo: Bilal Lone (PIcture credit: PTI) SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who has come under attack for removing the “Chairman, All Parties Hurriyat Conference” designation from his X handle, received unexpected support on the issue from Bilal Gani Lone, a former Hurriyat functionary, on Saturday.Lone dismissed the criticism as “shallow, dishonest and dangerous.” He said…
Sometimes, people experience random muscle twitches that interrupt their normal daily activities. This is usually not harmful, but can produce discomfort. These random muscle twitches, known as ‘fasciculations’ can occur because of a variety of reasons, include lack of sleep, too much caffeine, and nutritional deficiencies. Let’s learn more…What is a muscle twitchThe muscle twitch…
Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has revealed that he is down with dengue and chikungunya infections, which caused him to miss the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Let’s learn more about the condition…Mosquitoes borne illnessesChahal revealed on social media that he is down with dengue and chikungunya infections, which have really taken a ‘toll’ on his health….
Talk to your GP or pharmacist before changes. If grapefruit is your habit and a new prescription comes, flag it. They might switch meds, like to rosuvastatin over simvastatin. Do not quit drugs cold turkey. Safe swaps include oranges, lemons, or limes, which lack the problematic compounds. Pomelo or Seville oranges sometimes mimic issues, so…
