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A long-held belief that a daily glass of red wine supports heart health is now being challenged by medical experts. Harvard-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has warned that this common practice can be dangerous, particularly for those with Fatty Liver disease. According to Dr. Sethi, alcohol even in small amounts can worsen liver…
Red wine is often believed to be a healthy indulgence. It has been long associated with heart and liver benefits. Some even consume red wine regularly to improve heart health. But is red wine really good for your health? Is it true that red wine protects the liver? A Harvard and Stanford trained doctor from…
Red chilli powder, a staple in kitchens worldwide, owes its signature heat to capsaicin, the active compound responsible for its fiery flavour and stimulating properties. In small amounts, it can boost metabolism, enhance circulation, and add vibrancy to meals. However, excessive or frequent consumption may cause more harm than good. Overindulgence in chilli powder has…
Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada tonight, bringing heavy rains and winds up to 110 kmph to Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and northern Tamil Nadu NEW DELHI: As Cyclone Montha barrels toward the Andhra coast, heavy rains, strong gales, and emergency evacuations have gripped several coastal districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has…
Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph NEW DELHI: Cyclone Montha brewing over the Bay of Bengal is set to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, the India Meteorological…
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan, has revealed that her first encounter with Mark Zuckerberg happened while waiting in line for a bathroom at Harvard. The couple first met at a Harvard party, with that bathroom line encounter marking the beginning of their relationship. She also described their early relationship as an “experiment” due…
A young boy walks amongst red crabs during their annual migration (Image credits: AP) The annual red crab migration has begun on Christmas Island, with as many as 100 million crabs emerging from the forest and moving toward the ocean.The mass movement started after the first seasonal rains arrived last weekend, sending the crabs on…
City, suburbs record light rain; IMD withdraws red alert CHENNAI: Once again, IMD’s red and orange alerts turned out to be a false alarm. Except for some light rain spells, city and the suburbs were mostly dry on Wednesday as schools and colleges stayed shut. Between 8:30am and 7:30pm, Nungambakkam recorded 2.6mm and Meenambakkam 1.2mm…
Stock markets in Asia struggled on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street losses as investors weighed worries that this year’s tech-driven rally may be approaching its limits. Hong Kong’s HSI fell 22 points or 0.09% to 25,759. Nikkei traded at 48,509, shedding 797 points or 1.6%. Shanghai and Shenzhen also traded in red, down 0.66% and 0.87%,…
Most AQI monitoring stations in ‘red zone’ as Delhi celebrates Diwali with fireworks NEW DELHI: As residents across the national capital celebrated Diwali with fireworks on Monday night, Delhi’s air quality took a sharp hit, with the majority of monitoring stations entering the ‘red zone’. Although the Supreme Court had permitted the use of green…
