Are artificial sweeteners secretly ageing your brain and memory? New study reveals worrying clues |

Artificial sweeteners have become so common that many people consume them several times a day without thinking twice. Diet fizzy drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, flavoured yoghurts and even protein powders are filled with low-calorie substitutes that promise sweetness without the usual glucose spike. Their popularity has grown especially among individuals managing diabetes or trying to…

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Trade revival push: India and Israel restart FTA talks after decade-long pause; GTRI says gains lie beyond goods trade

India’s stalled effort to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with Israel has returned to focus after both governments finalised fresh Terms of Reference to restart talks, marking the first concrete movement since discussions drifted in 2014. The trade and economic policy think tank, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the renewed push reflects a strategic…

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Day vs. Night vs. Rotating work shifts: How different timings affect sleep, circadian rhythm, metabolism, and long-term health |

A simple question about work hours has highlighted a larger health concern: how modern work schedules silently shape long-term well-being. Dr Sudhir Kumar, senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, recently ignited this debate through a detailed post on X. In his thread, he explored how various shift patterns, including day, fixed night, and rotating…

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