Meghalaya has sounded a public health alarm after officials confirmed that more than 10,000 people in the state are living with HIV/AIDS, including about 500 children. The surge has placed Meghalaya among the highest-prevalence states in India and has intensified calls for urgent, community-wide action. Scale of the crisis According to the Meghalaya AIDS Control…
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding to music composer Palaash Muchhal was postponed due to her father’s health emergency. Amidst the delay, cheating rumors surrounding Palaash surfaced online, fueled by cryptic social media posts from Smriti’s teammate Jemimah Rodrigues, who also stayed back to support her. What was supposed to be a dreamy, joy-filled wedding week for…
Eating disorders are a prevalent mental health condition affecting millions, with subtle signs often going unnoticed. Psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph highlights key indicators like pushing food around, needing to ‘work off’ meals, rapid eating, and laxative use. Early recognition and medical attention are crucial for individuals struggling with these patterned behaviors around food. What is…
Many people reach for foods that provide comfort, convenience or quick energy, often without thinking about how rapidly those foods raise blood sugar. While high glycaemic index items are usually discussed in the context of weight gain or diabetes, research is beginning to explore how they may influence other conditions that once seemed unrelated to…
A viral optical illusion challenges users to find a hidden rat in under 15 seconds, with most failing despite repeated attempts. This brain teaser highlights how visual clutter and camouflage can trick perception, sparking online debate. Psychologists note such puzzles test attention and visual processing, often used for quick IQ assessments. Optical illusion puzzles continue…
Waking up tired despite going to bed early is more common than many people realise. Morning fatigue is often linked not to sleep duration but to the habits that shape your nighttime routine. Dr Pal explains that small behaviours, such as irregular sleep schedules, excessive screen time or exposure to bright light, can disrupt the…
Cold weather quietly changes the way we behave. We reach for warm drinks, cosy blankets and comforting foods, but we often ignore something our bodies need every day: water. In winter, most people drink far less because they do not feel thirsty, and the cool air numbs the brain’s thirst response. Since we sweat less,…
The holiday season is a time for family, festivities, and indulgent meals, but for people with heart conditions, it can also bring hidden risks that often go unnoticed. Cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov recently shared on Instagram that small changes in daily routines during holidays, such as altered sleep patterns, heavier meals, alcohol consumption, travel stress,…
Many people wake up feeling as if their rest never truly restored them, even after a full night in bed, and this pattern has become increasingly familiar across age groups and lifestyles. Sleep has shifted from a simple daily routine to a key area of scientific interest because disrupted sleep is now linked with memory…
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, as per data from World Stroke Organization 2025. While high blood pressure, smoking, and sedentary lifestyles are well-known risk factors, emerging research is uncovering the critical role of diet in influencing stroke risk. In a recent video, addressing this issue, Mayo Clinic-trained…