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Many women on TikTok are turning to cough medicine to help get pregnant. Here’s why!
TikTok's 'Mucinex method' claims guaifenesin in cough medication helps fertility by thinning cervic…
Always busy or love overworking? You might actually be hurting your brain and reducing creativity
The obsession with busyness at work can deteriorate mental health, causing burnout and physical hea…
Explained: Can consuming Omega-3 supplements really help reduce aggressive behaviour?
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania recently showed that omega-3 fish oil supplements e…
Burnout is a common side effect to work today and its remedy is ‘moderate’ exercise: Study
Research finds that moderate exercise, such as strength training or hiking for 30 minutes five days…
Pregnancy can actually shrink parts of a woman's brain, study finds!
For decades, pregnant women’s forgetfulness and ditzyness have been labelled ‘pregnancy brain’. Ho…
Harvard study links exposure to air pollution in infancy to reduced earnings in adulthood
The findings of this study indicate an urgent need for the creation of stringent national air quali…
Is fasting good for you? A new study reveals some hidden risks and benefits of the practice
The effects of fasting on our bodies are not all black or white.
Tanmay Bhat actually made weight loss sound doable — here’s how!
If you're looking for non-preachy and actually helpful advice on how to get fit, you've landed in t…
Why are scientists growing mini “breasts” in the laboratory?
The way breasts work has been a subject of fascination for a very long time, and researchers are us…
Human ageing dramatically speeds up around ages 44 and 60, claims study
We’ve always assumed ageing is a gradual decline, a slow march toward senescence. Wrinkles deepen, …
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected - it could now turn into the next global pandemic
Mpox's recent history is yet another reminder that an infectious disease in one corner of the world…
Genetic connections between Alzheimer's disease, heart conditions found, notes recent study
In this study, they employed genetic methods to examine the intricate relationship between heart di…
Holiday over? Seven expert tips for how to avoid back-to-work stress
Whether we're mainly office-based or work from home, our working environment can be frenetic, full-…
Can sex really boost your lifespan? A new study says yes, but mostly for women
According to a new study, women who regularly engage in sexual activity might just have a better sh…
Study links turmeric, Ashwagandha and green tea ‘herbal supplements’ to liver damage
As much as herbs like green tea and turmeric can support our well-being when consumed in moderation…
Weekend headaches plague many Indians, but how seriously should you take them?
Are you one of the many who trade the hectic weekday grind for weekend relaxation, only to be met w…
Fad-busters: “Sunscreen” pills are the new trend in the market — but should you be taking them?
Sunscreen pills are considered dietary supplements, which are not as rigorously regulated as medica…
Microplastics are clogging your arteries — and possibly increasing your risk of heart disease
Worryingly, those with plastic in their plaques are 4.5 times more likely to experience a heart att…
Drop in sperm count can be strongly linked to obesity in men, finds Chinese study
This research highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy weight to potentially prevent decl…
Dengue in obese children is more likely to result in hospitalisation, study finds
Researchers investigated the relationship between a child's weight and their likelihood of requirin…
What’s the deal with the "Listerine mouthwash causes cancer" claim?
It is sobering when everyday items we trustingly pick off racks at the supermarket turn out to be a…
Viagra gets an image make-over as successive studies claim it helps with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
If there’s one thing most of us love, it’s the whole “buy one, get one free” schtick. What if we to…