Scientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways
Scientists have uncovered why two seemingly opposite ways of targeting the same brain receptor can both promote weight loss. In…
News & research updates
Study reports significant reduction in postsurgical scar depth following DC microcurrent stimulation
A new pilot study reports that direct-current (DC) microcurrent stimulation was associated with a statistically significant reduction in measured postsurgical…
Ebola kills a victim every 30 minutes in DR Congo: UN
The Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now killing a victim every 30 minutes, a top…
Thermo Fisher finds India the perfect lab; lab equipment maker steps up investments as drug companies focus on innovation
Top executives at Thermo Fisher told ET India has recorded the fastest growth in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region…
Bengaluru-based startup leans on cancer-sniffing dogs and AI for early detection
Dogs have previously been shown to detect illnesses ranging from cancer to Covid-19, and the two-year-old company aims to apply…
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of multiple food business outlets run by Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart
The FDA inspected 86 establishments in different parts of Maharashtra selling and delivering food through online platforms on August 13.…
Experimental blood test finds high-risk colorectal lesions before cancer develops
Several blood tests are already commercially available for colorectal cancer screening, but the new test is also highly sensitive for…
Snake bite now a notifiable disease in Goa
Under Section 59, every medical practitioner, hospital manager, lodging housekeeper, or head of a household who becomes aware of a…
Michigan cyclosporiasis cases rise 11% in a week, even as new cases slow
The 17-state outbreak of the parasitic disease, linked to iceberg lettuce, causes explosive diarrhea. It has shaken U.S. consumers nationwide,…
Winter is coming: How vaccines help protect against respiratory illness
August is National Immunization Awareness Month—the perfect time to prepare for the viruses and bacteria that spread each fall and…
Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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Skin Care
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Brown Skin: What Fades It Faster Without Triggering More Dark Spots
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Skin Care
Melasma Triggers: Heat, Visible Light, Hormones, and Why Sunscreen Alone Isn’t Enough
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Skin Care
Niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Acids Together: What You Can Combine vs What Causes Irritation
Most irritation isn’t because one ingredient is “bad.” It’s because you used too many good ingredients like they’re competing for attention. The…
Skin Care
Retinoid Purge vs Irritant Dermatitis: How to Tell If It’s Normal or You’re Damaging Your Skin
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Hair Care
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss: What Works, What’s Hype, and Timelines
LLLT is the “quiet” hair-loss treatment. No pills. No grease. No needles. Just consistent light exposure to the scalp using laser caps,…
Hair Care
Microneedling for Hair Regrowth: Real Evidence, Best Protocols, and Safety Red Flags
Microneedling for hair loss sits in that dangerous zone of the internet: enough real science to be promising, and enough DIY hype…
Hair Care
Topical Finasteride vs Oral Finasteride: Effectiveness, Risk Trade-Offs, and Myths
Finasteride sits at the center of the hair-loss conversation because it targets the “why” behind pattern thinning, not just the symptoms. Oral…
