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,…
Blood sugar isn’t just about diabetes. Even in a healthy individual, it affects the daily energy, mood, focus, hunger, weight, and even long-term heart and hormone health. When glucose levels spike and crash repeatedly, the body experiences inflammation, fatigue, cravings, and increased stress on the pancreas. Over time, this can raise the risk of insulin…
Dipping your face in ice water is a trend that promises quick de-puffing, tighter pores, and a refreshed glow. Many people use it as a shortcut to wake up tired skin or calm mild inflammation, but the sudden exposure to extremely cold temperatures can have drawbacks if it is not done properly. While a brief…
Chronic snoring is often overlooked as a harmless habit, but it can be a sign of deeper health concerns. Many people do not realise that frequent snoring may reflect issues in the airway, breathing patterns or cardiovascular system. In many cases, snoring indicates obstructive sleep apnoea, a sleep disorder that repeatedly interrupts breathing throughout the…
We all know that good, quality sleep is imperative for our body, and helps in keeping our immune function running. However, do you really know what happens to our brain during deep sleep? The brain undergoes essential restoration processes during deep sleep which directly affects its operational health and performance. The brain performs essential functions…
