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NEW DELHI: Swearing has long been viewed as something to be avoided in polite society. Yet across cultures, people instinctively use swear words when they are in pain, under pressure or pushing themselves physically.A study in the journal ‘American Psychologist’ has found swearing can help people perform better in physically demanding tasks by helping the…
Tramadol has long been a go-to option for people dealing with ongoing pain. Doctors often reach for it because it seems milder than stronger opioids. But new research raises serious questions about whether the risks make it worth the prescription. This study was published in BMJ Journals. A closer look at the study Researchers dug…
Coffee is among the most popular beverages in the world. As a result, considerable research has been conducted on the relationship between coffee and long-term human health. However, a new wave of evidence suggests that the science behind how people consume their coffee has a profound impact on the benefits they may derive from it….
Spending more time at home does feel safe, but new research suggests the air inside your living room can quietly harm your health. A recent study reported that indoor air in ordinary homes can reach pollution levels higher than what is measured outside, even when outdoor air quality looks acceptable. With work from home, online…
A recent large-scale study shows how sticking to a Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis—particularly for younger adults and nonsmokers. Researchers followed thousands of people for nearly two decades and spotted strong connections between this eating style and reduced MS chances. These results build on evidence that simple daily food choices…
A new monoclonal antibody called nebokitug offers fresh hope to patients who have primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), because this rare liver disease has limited treatment options until now, except for a transplant. The first set of trials, led by University of California-Davis, US, (Published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology) shows that the treatment maintains…
NEW DELHI: Disrupted sleep, rising stress levels and central obesity are emerging as major drivers of India’s growing breast cancer burden, which is projected to rise by 5.6% annually and add nearly 50,000 new cases every year, according to a major new study by the ICMR-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research.The systematic review and…
High uric acid, or hyperuricemia, quietly affects countless people-and often sparks painful gout attacks or kidney troubles down the line. A new pilot study in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases suggests daily lemon water could make a real difference in dropping those levels naturally. Titled “Lemon Water Reduces Serum Urate Levels in Gout Patients…
Yann LeCun, former Meta AI chief and Godfather of AI teaches computer science at New York University (NYU). During a recent podcast appearance, LeCun joked that he is a computer science professor who argues against studying computer science. Explaining what he meant, he later told Business Insider (BI) that he was not asking students to…
Depression is usually understood as a condition that shapes how we feel and cope with everyday life. Fatigue, persistent sadness and a loss of interest in things once enjoyed are often seen as its defining features. But a large study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging suggests its impact may extend well beyond mood. The research…
