Experiencing foul-smelling urine without any pain can be surprising and sometimes concerning. While urine naturally has a mild odour, noticeable changes, ranging from sweet or fruity to strong, fishy, or musty, can occur due to various factors. In many cases, diet, dehydration, or certain medications are the main culprits. Foods such as asparagus, garlic, and…
The 5-4-3-2-1 walking pyramid is a simple yet structured way to walk using intervals, to lose fat by decreasing the effort. It can meaningfully support weight loss because it boosts total calorie burn, challenges the cardiovascular system more than steady walking, and is joint-friendly. What is the 5-4-3-2-1 walking pyramid? Think of it as a…
I have been practicing surgical oncology for over three decades but some cancer cases continue to humble me. Take the story of Ankita — a 46-year-old mother of two from Pune. On the surface, her life seemed secure. Her husband was a wealthy businessman and the family lived in one of the city’s most affluent…
Sir Richard Branson announced the passing of his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, at the age of 80. Branson described her as his “best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world.” Their love story began in 1976 when Branson met Templeman in a London shop, leading to grand gestures like purchasing Necker Island…
As Delhi-NCR grapples with air quality that has crossed the ‘severe’ mark, doctors warn that the crisis starts earlier than we think — inside the womb itself. Anuja Jaiswal speaks to Dr Kana Ram Jat, professor of paediatrics at AIIMS New Delhi, about what parents need to know about air pollution’s hidden tollDoes air pollution…
Humming is often viewed as one of the simplest activities that we indulge in, often unconsciously, sometimes humming a tune, or just softly buzzing to ourselves. This modest behavior does a lot more than just killing time. Recent scientific research shows that humming can actually unleash potent health benefits by increasing the production of nitric…
Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up to be the busiest holiday travel period in 15 years, with nearly 82 million Americans expected to hit the roads, airports and rail networks amid a complex mix of winter storms, heavy congestion and lingering anxiety from recent aviation disruptions. With around 73 million travelling by car and about 6…
Can you spot the odd die? A brainteaser challenges you to find a single cube with seven spots among dozens of others, all within 11 seconds. Designed to test sharp observation, this visual puzzle highlights the importance of spotting irregularities. Hints are provided to aid your search, and the article offers more challenges for those…
If you wake up every morning to a blaring alarm, your day may be starting with a tiny heart attack. Scientists say that the jolt one feels when the phone explodes with sound isn’t “just annoying”, it triggers the same fight-or-flight response the body uses in an emergency. Now, new evidence shows that a simple…
For the first time, people at high risk of lung cancer can participate in a clinical trial of an experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease. Led by University College London and the University of Oxford, this groundbreaking trial marks a major step in cancer prevention. Unlike conventional treatments, which target cancer after it develops,…
