Gut bacteria that make serotonin may hold the key to IBS
Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with…
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Cuts to USAID could generate USD 7.5 bn additional costs for households in LMICs: Study
Researchers, including those from the US' Boston University, said that an additional four million households could experience "catastrophic costs", defined…
312 govt healthcare institutions in Kerala have NQAS accreditation: Health min
In a government statement, George said that the public health centers in Kannur's Charal and Ambayathodu areas and one in…
39 including 14 students taken ill as jaundice spreads in Himachal's Hamirpur
According to the Health Department, jaundice cases have been reported from the villages of Swahal, Badu, Mohin, Balih, Majhot, Ropa…
Pakistan's toxic water crisis driving surge in kidney disease
According to Dawn, the PMA cautioned that Pakistan could witness between 25,000 and 50,000 new cases of end-stage renal disease…
Cost Conundrum: IVF Access and the Insurance Bridge
High costs and limited insurance coverage hinder IVF uptake in India, despite a growing infertility burden. Experts advocate for standardised…
Roflumilast cream has long-term safety, efficacy in young children
For children aged 2 to 5 years with atopic dermatitis (AD), roflumilast cream 0.05% has a favorable long-term safety profile…
Global task force agrees on key biological markers for anorexia
The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) has reached consensus on candidate biomarkers for anorexia nervosa and published…
How the menstrual cycle can make or break an athlete's performance
As soccer's Women's Asian Cup continues in Australia, much analysis will inevitably focus on the physical: the speed of Mary…
Microplastics may be quietly damaging your brain and fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, water, and even…
GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to lower mortality for patients with brain metastases, T2DM
For patients with cancer and brain metastases (BM) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use…
A smartphone app could help men last longer in bed
A smartphone app designed to tackle the underlying psychological causes of premature ejaculation can significantly improve sex life and delay…
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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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Brown Skin: What Fades It Faster Without Triggering More Dark Spots
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Melasma Triggers: Heat, Visible Light, Hormones, and Why Sunscreen Alone Isn’t Enough
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Niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Acids Together: What You Can Combine vs What Causes Irritation
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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…
