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Ever cleared your throat one too many times during a meeting, or felt like something’s stuck there no matter how much you swallow? You’re not alone. That nagging sensation often points to laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR, a sneaky form of acid reflux hitting the throat without the classic chest burn. Florida-based gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab,…
Optical illusions have gained a lot of popularity recently, as they get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. People who want to use their free time effectively can solve puzzles, which provide both entertainment and problem-solving solutions. The brain creates visual illusions through its…
While the onset of winter means warm and tightening evenings and celebrations, for many, it also signals the onset of the season of constant coughs, colds, and congestion. While the onset of winter is normally attributed to the reduced temperatures, there is considerable evidence to indicate that your diet could play a majorly pivotal role…
During your next trip to the salon, be aware of a little-known risk known as beauty parlour stroke syndrome. When your neck is held in an awkward position while getting your hair washed, it can impede blood flow to your brain, possibly leading to dizziness or worse. If you have any underlying health issues, take…
The idea of a quiet beach day still feels like a luxury. Most popular coastal spots get busy fast, filled with chatter, music and stalls long before noon. If you like the sea but not the crowds, looking past the well-known places makes all the difference. India has several beaches that do not draw huge…
A daily office coffee binge for many professionals is nothing less than a ritual to step up to the coffee machine, and with the highest regard, a coffee cup is a brain dump for one meeting or during a marathon workday of coffee consumption. Coffee drinking has some benefits in that it makes one more…
The first few months of life are a very important period in terms of human development, and at this point, many of the most severe diseases occurring in infancy are still poorly understood,” says Dr. Billag, a researcher in the field. Neonatal diabetes is one of the diseases affecting infants in the first six months…
Deep down, beneath the icy edges of the Greenland Sea, a remarkable and previously undiscovered geological and biological complex has been found by scientists. The existence of this topographic anomaly deep down in the sea, where light, high pressure, and low temperature are prevalent factors, extends our understanding of what is known about the oceanography…
Pickled vegetables have been one of the most important parts of diets from many parts of the world, especially in East Asia. People love them not only for their sour flavour but also because they can be stored for a long period of time. However, over the last few decades, questions regarding the potential association…
Reserve Bank of India (ANI image) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft proposal aimed at making cross-border payments more transparent and consumer-friendly. With this, the bank aims to address long-standing complaints about hidden charges and unclear pricing in foreign exchange transactions.A large number of individuals face difficulties while making overseas payments…
