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No panel formed for extending benefits to cover citizens above 70 under Ayushman Bharat, says govt
In a written reply, the minister clarified that all members of eligible families, irrespective of a…
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CCDC study reveals multi-pronged diabetes care improves patient outcomes in India, Pakistan
The study, published in the prestigious journal PLOS Medicine, highlights the sustained impact of …
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A drug that can extend your life by 25%? No, don't hold your breath just yet
Injecting this drug into 75-week-old mice (equivalent to 55-year-old humans) was found to extend th…
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A scientist who used to advise ultra-processed food companies shares 2 surprising ways they make food irresistible
Food companies use clever tricks to appeal to all our sense when they design products.
Kim Schewitz
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Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix shares 3 tips that will make you a better runner
Elite sprinter Allyson Felix said avoiding some common exercise mistakes helped her stay at the to…
Gabby Landsverk
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Ryan Reynolds' personal trainer shares how the 47-year-old actor got in shape for 'Deadpool & Wolverine' while keeping longevity in mind
At 47, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' actor Ryan Reynolds is as focused on staying healthy as he is looking…
Rachel Hosie
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Cows are now spreading bird flu to each other — here's why that's problematic for humans
Avian influenza H5N1 has spread to US cattle, raising concerns about its potential to infect mammal…
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5 tips to prevent ‘Teflon flu’ and use your nonstick pans safely
When Teflon-coated cookware is overheated — to above 500°F (or 260°C), the coating can deteriorate,…
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No, just 1 glass of wine a day is NOT good for your health — despite what 'health' sites might recommend
New research found that previous claims about health benefits from moderate drinking may be flawed,…
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After my first long-distance relationship failed, I vowed never to do it again. Then I met another foreign guy online.
After investing three years into a long-distance relationship, Dena Roché now realizes they can nev…
Dena Roché
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I've been on a ventilator for 11 years. It hasn't stopped me from getting my master's degree and working full-time.
The writer has a rare disease, which forces him to use a ventilator, but that doesn't stop him. He …
Kelly Burch
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3 easy recipes to help you cut down on ultra-processed foods, by a dietitian who has written a book on the topic
A dietitian who has written a book on making eating fewer ultra-processed foods simple follows the …
Rachel Hosie
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A food policy expert is trying a different diet every month this year. Here's why the vegan and Mediterranean diets are his favorites so far.
Gavin Wren has tried a different diet each month in 2024. Veganism and the Mediterranean diet were …
Serafina Kenny
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Why are over 300 batches of Indian cough syrup being deemed "toxic"?
A disturbing report has revealed that over 100 cough syrup samples manufactured in India failed qua…
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My husband and I have been taking psychedelics together for 50 years. It's the secret to our long-lasting marriage.
My husband and I take psychedelics together. We have rules for doing LSD and ecstasy safely, and it…
Louisa Rogers
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BBMP’s newest contest can earn you up to Rs 1 lakh for uploading 'Dengue Warrior' reels on social media!
BBMP launches contest with Rs 1 lakh prize for dengue prevention as cases reach 2,000 in Bengaluru.…
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Forget keto — Ozempic might finally kill the low-carb diet trend
The booming market for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic that aid weight loss may be prompting a nosed…
Gabby Landsverk
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A busy doctor says he's reversed his age from 78 to 57. Here's his simple, 3-step workout routine.
A doctor with a packed schedule still manages to fit in exercise to improve his longevity. Here's h…
Serafina Kenny
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Like Biden, many boomers are facing the end of their careers. It brings up feelings of grief and identity loss.
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race. Like him, many boomers are facing the ends of their…
Julia Pugachevsky
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The world's top archer prepares for the Olympics by shooting 300 arrows a day and eating more pasta
Team USA archer Casey Kaufhold told BI about her Olympics preparations, which include shooting prac…
Serafina Kenny
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I became a widow at 49 and found online dating soul-crushing. So I did something about it.
Nicky Wake became a widow at age 49. She tried online dating but found the process depressing, so s…
Jane Ridley
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I only lost 30 pounds on Ozempic. After switching to the keto diet, I lost 120 more and reversed my diabetes.
Dan Brown, who first tried Ozempic, went from 305 to 155 pounds, using keto and exercise to reverse…