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Meditation, long seen as a stress reliever, may have unexpected side effects. A new study found nearly 60% of US meditators experienced adverse effects. Those with prior mental health issues or who attended intense retreats were more prone. Researchers suggest better informed consent is needed, not outright avoidance of the practice. Wait, what? Meditation, a…
US President Donald Trump’s global tariff strategy will be facing a trial in the US Supreme Court on Wednesday, however, they might still be in place even if the Court decides otherwise. Donald Trump, who has announced multiple tariffs and secondary tariffs for a number of countries, will not be attending the high-stakes hearing, though…
November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to pause, breathe, and talk about one of the world’s most serious yet misunderstood cancers. It’s not just a “smoker’s disease” non-smokers are increasingly being diagnosed too, thanks to air pollution, passive smoke, and genetic factors. The scary part? Early symptoms often feel harmless, a lingering cough,…
Image credits: iStock, Canva If you have been checking off on your hydration goals daily and yet feel constantly dry in the mouth, then you could likely have dry mouth. Also known as Xerostomia, this is an oral health condition that reduces saliva flow, leading to various symptoms including bad breath, rapid tooth decay and…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has once again started the discussion around remote work, invoking the legacy of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs to argue that younger employees are being left behind in the Zoom era. As reported by Bloomberg, speaking at the Future Investment Initiative this week, Dimon urged the staff at JPMorgan to return…
We often overlook our feet until they hurt, swell, or change colour. Yet, doctors say our legs and feet can reveal early warning signs of serious health issues long before we realise something’s wrong. From cold toes to swollen ankles, your lower limbs often send quiet messages about what’s going on inside your body. According…
It’s one of the most common infections people experience, especially women — a painful burning sensation, a visit to the doctor, and a course of antibiotics that often seems to fix the problem. But what if part of the cause of these recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) lies not in hygiene or genetics, but in…
Source: The New York Times Scientists have found that a massive earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could trigger a second catastrophic quake along California’s San Andreas Fault. A study published in SciTechDaily reveals that seismic stress from one fault system can transfer to another, creating a dangerous domino effect across the region. This challenges the…
Experts warn that popular high-fat diets, like the keto diet, could be fueling aggressive breast cancer. New research links obesity-driven fatty acids to tumor growth, suggesting lipid-lowering therapies might benefit patients. Researchers advise individuals with obesity and breast cancer to consult doctors for weight loss plans that consider overall metabolic health, not just fat intake….
Applying perfume on the neck, a practice many people follow daily, could carry serious health risks due to synthetic chemicals commonly found in fragrances. Dietitian Manpreet Kalra highlights that many perfumes contain phthalates, parabens, and synthetic musks, which are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) capable of interfering with natural hormone function. Regular exposure on the neck, where…
