Introduction: The Power of a Smart Snack We often underestimate what a midday snack can do—not just for energy, but for long-term health. According to recent nutrition studies, a fiber-rich afternoon snack can do far more than just keep hunger at bay. It can help lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and reduce inflammation—all major contributors […]

Introduction: When Fitness Crosses the Line Exercise has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of good health—reducing risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and mental stress. But can there be too much of a good thing?A new study published in JACC: Advances introduces a thought-provoking concept called “heartbeat consumption,” which explores whether extreme exercise may actually […]

Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Digital Innovation India’s Ministry of Ayush has launched the DRAVYA Portal, a first-of-its-kind digital knowledge library that catalogs 100 key Ayurvedic medicinal substances. Developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), this platform brings together centuries of traditional wisdom with modern technology—a significant milestone in India’s journey towards […]

Introduction: The Gender Gap in Mental Health Women continue to suffer disproportionately from depression, one of the most common yet misunderstood mental health challenges. According to a large-scale Australian study, genetics plays a crucial role, with women having twice as many genetic markers linked to depression as men. But genes tell only part of the […]

Every two minutes, a woman dies from complications related to childbirth—and in most cases, the cause is postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The World Health Organization (WHO) has now issued new global guidelines urging earlier detection and faster treatment to prevent these avoidable deaths.The message is clear: every drop counts when it comes to saving a mother’s […]

Can something as simple as olive oil hold the power to protect against breast cancer?A new Italian study says—possibly, yes. Published in the European Journal of Cancer, this long-term study sheds light on how extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)—a staple of the Mediterranean diet—may help reduce breast cancer risk, thanks to its unique bioactive compounds […]

The debate around raw milk has resurfaced, but now, a new concern is making headlines—raw milk cheese.A recent study published in Nature Medicine has revealed that avian influenza (H5N1)—the same virus responsible for the ongoing bird flu outbreak—can survive in raw milk cheese made from contaminated milk. This discovery brings a crucial message for both […]

In a discovery, scientists have identified a new genetic form of diabetes in babies—a rare but revealing insight into how our DNA shapes insulin production. Researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School and Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) have traced this unique type of neonatal diabetes to mutations in the TMEM167A gene—marking it as […]