Recent research has revealed a concerning link between added sugar in our diets and accelerated tumour growth. A study conducted by Washington University and published in Nature highlights that fructose, a common sweetener in processed foods, may fuel cancer progression indirectly. While natural fructose in fruits remains largely safe, the excessive amounts present in sugary…
Lisa’s beauty approach is the perfect mix of Korean skincare discipline, international fashion flair, and that effortless cool-girl energy only she can pull off. For K-pop fans, trying her beauty tips isn’t just about looking like her, it’s about channelling that same fearless, experimental spirit she brings to everything she does. So, whether you are…
The Indian government has reduced the GST rate on beauty and wellness services from 18% to 5%, effective September 22. This move aims to make self-care more affordable for the lower middle class, impacting services like salon visits, fitness classes, and everyday essentials such as hair oil and toothpaste. If you’ve been silently crying over…
Salt, also known as sodium, is an essential nutrient that supports fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle activity. While the body needs small amounts, too much salt can be harmful, particularly for people with congestive heart failure (CHF). In CHF, the heart cannot pump blood effectively, and excess sodium leads to fluid buildup, swelling, and…
Death is an unavoidable reality of life, yet it remains one of the greatest mysteries humans face. While many of us wonder what happens in our final moments, the truth is only revealed when we approach the end. Palliative care physicians, who spend their careers supporting patients in their last days, offer rare and invaluable…
Dismissing bloating as a common sign of food intolerance can be dangerous. Though at times, it could be what one is thinking but prolonged bloating can impact our daily life, hinder with our food intake and sometimes even make it hard to establish which part of the body is reacting to it. While the majority…
Walking is quite possibly one of the simplest yet most effective forms of exercise, for staying healthy, but if done with the wrong posture, it actually can contribute to making spinal issues even worse instead of helping. The spine is a support mechanism for the whole body, and subtle misalignments while walking can put the…
A persistent cough that produces white or pink-tinged mucus, may indicate heart failure as its underlying cause. The buildup of fluid in lung tissue known as pulmonary congestion, creates airway irritation which results in this condition. Wheezing together with a rattling sound during breathing, occurs frequently in patients. This coughing symptom differs from typical cold-related…
Fatty liver disease, previously believed to be exclusively observed in adults, is now increasingly being diagnosed in children too. Known as pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or Metabolically Associated Steatosis Liver Disease (MASLD), it refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver without a history of alcohol consumption. It results in inflammation, injury…
Researchers tracked 12,772 Brazilian adults (average age: 52) over eight years, asking about their diet and testing memory, verbal fluency, and overall cognitive ability along the way. They grouped people by how much sweetener they consumed: Lowest group: About 20 mg per day Highest group: Around 191 mg per day, think one can of diet…
