At current pollution levels, residents could lose at least 8.5 years of their average life expectancy, even by India’s national standards. Chronic air pollution in India’s capital could reduce the average life expectancy of its residents by more than a decade, according to a recent study. The Air Quality Life Index 2024 report highlights that … Read more
2 minutes reading time Last update: August 29, 2024 | 8:58 am IS By Ashleigh Furlong Certain types of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may help prevent some cases of dementia, according to new research that builds on previous evidence suggesting these medications could be useful in countering debilitating diseases associated with … Read more
Many other suspected cases have also been found among the homeless community in Santa Clara. Three new cases of Shigella Bacterial infections have been reported in a homeless community in Santa Clara, California, bringing the total number to 15 after the outbreak was reported in June this year. According to health officials, numerous other suspected … Read more
Cysticercosis is contracted by eating food or drinking water contaminated with T. solium eggs. A doctor has shared a chilling image of a parasitic infection embedded in the muscles of a human body, showing the dangers of consuming undercooked pork. Sam Ghali, an emergency doctor in the United States, shared a horrifying CT scan of … Read more
Hyperfatigue is not the same as simply feeling drowsy or sleepy. Today’s fast-paced lifestyle doesn’t allow everyone to be energetic and alert all the time. According to experts, no matter how fast and systematic you are, you can end up feeling fatigued, a term used to describe a general feeling of tiredness or lack of … Read more
The event brought together experts from various government departments. | Representative photo: Reuters 2 minutes reading time Last update: August 28, 2024 | 10:50 PM IS Economic impact and biodiversity loss should be key criteria for prioritising infectious animal diseases, Animal Husbandry Commissioner Abhijit Mitra said while opening a three-day workshop on Wednesday. The workshop … Read more
Nasal cleansing (image credit: iStock) In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for self-care can seem impossible. But Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of natural healing, offers simple, everyday solutions that help us maintain balance and health. With a few simple rituals and ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, you can incorporate the benefits … Read more
Since last week, several US cities have increased their vigilance against the deadly infection. One person has died after testing positive for the mosquito-borne infection eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, New Hampshire health officials said. The Hampstead resident’s infection was the first in the northwestern state in a decade, the New Hampshire Department of … Read more
Personality test with optical illusions: the first thing you see reveals what you secretly crave in a relationship. (Image: Pinterest) Optical illusions are fascinating visual tricks that trick our brain into seeing something different than reality. These illusions use patterns, colors, and shapes to create images that can be interpreted in a variety of ways. … Read more
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will extend their stay on the International Space Station (ISS) until early 2025. While this extended duration will provide valuable information, it also poses health risks, including a condition known as space anemia. What is space anemia? Recent research has shed light on the effects of microgravity on the … Read more
