STAYING SINGLE LONG-TERM BAD FOR YOUR WELL-BEING
NEW DELHI , 4 Feb 2026 : A new study shows that long-term singles experience a sharper decline in life satisfaction over time and feel lonelier and more depressed—especially in their late twenties. Media increasingly portray being single as an expression of people’s lifestyle, self-determination, and empowerment, with expressions such as self-partnership, solo living, sologamy, […]
GETTING DRUNK WITHOUT TAKING A SIP: AUTO-BREWERY SYNDROME
NEW DELHI: Some people get drunk without drinking because their gut bacteria produce alcohol from food. Researchers have now identified the microbes and biological pathways behind this rare condition, auto-brewery syndrome. Tests showed patients’ gut samples produced far more alcohol than those of healthy people. In one case, a fecal transplant led to long-lasting symptom […]
India Tests 3,500-km Range Missile from Nuclear-Powered Submarine
New Delhi, December 25, 2025,In a major demonstration of its strategic deterrence capability, India has successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, significantly strengthening its sea-based nuclear forces. The K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) was launched from INS Arighaat during a test conducted in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of […]
LAUNCH OF INDIA’S ‘BAHUBALI’ ROCKET ON Dec 24
NEW DELHI: India’s mighty ‘Baahubali’ rocket is poised to make history as the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), ISRO’s heavyweight champion, will roar into its eighth mission on Wednesday morning – this time carrying Blue Bird 6, a next-gen communications satellite from US innovator AST Space Mobile. The goal? To beam broadband straight from space to […]
10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF KALA CHANA
NEW DELHI: Black chickpeas, or ‘kala chana’, have various health benefits for the whole body. Studies have confirmed that black chickpeas have a rich nutritional profile that can nourish the body with essential nutrients. The growing popularity of black chickpeas in health-conscious diets like vegan and vegetarian lifestyles is due to their high-quality protein and […]
IS STEVIA BAD FOR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS?
NEW DELHI: The popular zero-calorie sweetener stevia claims to have minimal impact on blood sugar levels. Find out whether it’s safe for diabetics. What if people could enjoy sweetness without the calories or blood sugar spike? For millions managing diabetes or watching their weight, stevia might be the answer they’ve been searching for. This plant-based […]
NEW COVID VAX FORMULA
NEW DELHI: In the fight against COVID-19, responsible for more than 1.2 million deaths nationwide, new research points the way toward even more effective vaccine formulations against future strains. Published in Science and Translational Medicine, the study assessed the durability, breadth, and magnitude of antibodies in 24 participants who received the 2023-24 vaccine, targeting the […]
POWERFUL HEART BOOST HIDDEN IN EVERYDAY FOODS
NEW DELHI: People who frequently include foods and beverages rich in polyphenols, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and olive oil, may experience better heart health over time. A team from King’s College London reported that individuals who followed dietary patterns high in polyphenols had lower predicted cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Polyphenols […]
ALTERNATIVE SWEETENER LINKED TO LIVER DISEASE
Researchers have found that the alternative sweetener sorbitol is converted to disease-causing fructose in liver. Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose). But that assumption is being challenged with new scientific research, including the recent finding that […]
MORE AGGRESSIVE BREAST CANCER IN YOUNGER WOMEN
Younger women are being diagnosed with breast cancer more often than screening guidelines anticipate. Many of these cancers are invasive and harder to treat, especially in those under 40. After analyzing 11 years of data, researchers found that this age group makes up a steady and significant share of diagnoses. The results support a stronger […]
