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A Washington study linked sleep above 6.5 hours to cognitive decline Most of us worry about not sleeping enough, the bleary mornings, the heavy eyelids, the sense of running on fumes. What almost no one considers is the opposite problem: the idea that getting too much sleep might quietly work against your brain. It sounds…
Imagine being so dedicated to your family that you would ask them to kill you to keep everyone else safe. It sounds unbelievable, but that is exactly what baby ants do when they are infected by a deadly fungus. Scientists studying the ant species Lasius neglectus found that when these young ants, known as pupae,…
Obesity continues to rise globally, and with it comes a growing interest in natural compounds that may support metabolic health without the drawbacks of aggressive pharmaceutical intervention. Among these, berberine has gained significant attention. Extracted from plants such as Berberis, goldenseal, and tree turmeric, berberine has a long history in traditional medicine systems such as…
Physical activity was once an essential part of daily survival, but modern life has shifted dramatically. Sedentary work, long commutes and hours spent on screens mean most people now need to make a conscious effort to move. While increasing activity levels is widely encouraged for better health, new research suggests that excessive exercise may also…
Children born with a single kidney, a condition known as unilateral renal agenesis (URA), can often lead healthy and active lives. Research shows that despite being born with only one kidney, most children experience normal kidney function throughout childhood and into adulthood. The human body is capable of adapting to the absence of one kidney,…
Think your dinner decisions affect only you? Think again. The food choices you make every day ripple far beyond your own plate. From late-night junk food to wholesome home-cooked meals, what you eat influences far more than your mood and metabolism. It can actually shape the ecosystem inside your body known as the gut microbiome,…
Human papillomavirus, commonly referred to as HPV, has emerged as one of the most significant contributors to cervical cancer worldwide, prompting intensified public health attention. Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable forms of cancer when preventive strategies, such as vaccination and screening, are effectively implemented. Scientific evidence has steadily accumulated demonstrating the benefits…
India’s textiles sector is set for a research and innovation lift with the government approving the Rs 305 crore Tex-RAMPS scheme, the textiles ministry said on Thursday, as reported by PTI. The initiative will run from 2025 to 2031 as a fully funded Central Sector Scheme.According to the ministry, the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring,…
NEW DELHI: India has just four palliative-care centres for every 10 million people, leaving millions battling cancer, chronic illnesses and terminal conditions without timely pain relief or support, according to a new study published in cancer journal ecancermedicalscience. It also showed that people often travel nearly two hours to reach the nearest palliative-care centre, and…
A new study by researchers at University of Utah Health, published in Science Advances, has raised fresh concerns about the long-term safety of the ketogenic diet, one of the world’s most popular approaches for weight loss and metabolic control. While the diet is known for preventing weight gain and improving short-term metabolic markers, the research…
