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Study reveals how watching reels changes the brain

Study reveals how watching reels changes the brain

A study on effects of short-video addiction found that it slows down processing of information, reduces sensitivity to real-life consequences, and lowers loss-aversion. Increased short-form video consumption was associated with poorer cognition, with attention & inhibitory control yielding strongest associations. A strong correlation was found between content consumption & declining mental health.

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Financial Express 3:10 PM • 23 Nov 2025
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Dietitian explains if cabbage can help boost brain health

Dietitian explains if cabbage can help boost brain health

Dietitian Garima Dev Verman explained that cabbage contains anthocyanins and vitamin K, which may help protect brain cells and support cognitive functions. She also warned that current research is still early, so relying on cabbage alone isn't enough. It should be part of a wider brain-health approach that includes nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management.

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The Healthy Indian Project 12:32 PM • 23 Nov 2025
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How can uranium make its way into breast milk?

How can uranium make its way into breast milk?

A study found the presence of radioactive element uranium in 40 breast milk samples collected from lactating mothers in six Bihar districts. The research has linked breastmilk contamination to the presence of uranium in groundwater and possibly the local food chain. The mothers may have ingested contaminated water or food from the same locations.

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Moneycontrol 12:03 PM • 23 Nov 2025
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What happens to the body if a person eats momos daily?

What happens to the body if a person eats momos daily?

"Eating momos every day can have negative effects on health, especially if they are made with maida and filled with processed ingredients," said Dr Anjana Kalia, Ayurvedic doctor. When eaten daily, they can lead to bloating, sluggish digestion and nutrient imbalance. The sauces served alongside, often loaded with sodium and unhealthy fats, can further strain digestion and cardiovascular health.

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Indian Express 11:46 AM • 23 Nov 2025
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Early-morning workouts in smog possess hidden risks: Expert

Early-morning workouts in smog possess hidden risks: Expert

As per Dr Mayank Vats from Dubai Hospital, exercising outdoors during early-morning pollution peaks can lead to higher intake of fine particulate matter. Particles may trigger oxidative stress and inflammation, weakening heart and lungs instead of protecting them. When air quality is poor, timing and location can offset workout benefits, making exercise planning just as crucial as exercise itself.

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The Healthy Indian Project 11:28 AM • 23 Nov 2025
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TN to link hospitals with cancer hubs via Virtual Tumour Boards

TN to link hospitals with cancer hubs via Virtual Tumour Boards

Tamil Nadu is set to roll out Virtual Tumour Boards (VTBs) to make cancer care more accessible and consistent across the State, particularly for patients who rely on smaller or remote hospitals. The Health Department has approved a plan to link district headquarters hospitals and tertiary care centres with specialist hubs through a dedicated digital platform.

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The South First 11:08 AM • 23 Nov 2025
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Within safe limits: Scientist as study finds uranium in mothers' breast milk in Bihar

Within safe limits: Scientist as study finds uranium in mothers' breast milk in Bihar

Senior scientist Dr Dinesh K Aswal has said there is "no reason for alarm" after a study found uranium in the breast milk of lactating mothers in Bihar. "The levels detected are well within safe limits...Mothers can and should continue to breastfeed their children without hesitation," he added. The study found the uranium level was 5 parts per billion (ppb).

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NDTV 10:48 AM • 23 Nov 2025
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Half of Hyderabad's elderly battle hypertension: ICMR study

Half of Hyderabad's elderly battle hypertension: ICMR study

A study of 1,320 elderly in Hyderabad's Addagutta states that nearly 50% suffer hypertension, one in four have diabetes, and half are overweight. Women face higher obesity rates (50.4%) due to menopause and cultural restrictions. Rice-heavy, protein-poor diets, low physical activity, insulin resistance, and rising multimorbidity drive major health crisis as India’s urban elderly population surges.

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The South First 10:45 AM • 23 Nov 2025
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Urologist reveals 3 common mistakes women make that age them faster

Urologist reveals 3 common mistakes women make that age them faster

Dr Tarek Pacha, a Michigan-based urologist, shared what contributes to faster ageing in women. The first mistake, Dr Pacha pointed out, is the habit of not eating enough protein. "Low protein is the number one reason your metabolism feels slow and sluggish," he said. Other mistakes are fasting too long, like intermittent fasting, and skipping resistance training.

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Hindustan Times 10:36 AM • 23 Nov 2025
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What are the health benefits of mayonnaise?

What are the health benefits of mayonnaise?

Dietitian Garima Dev Verman says that mayonnaise made with unsaturated oils may offer more than just taste. It can supply vitamin E and help absorb vitamins A, D, E and K-challenging its 'empty-calorie' image and highlighting that mindful choices can make even condiments nutritionally useful.

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The Healthy Indian Project 10:30 AM • 23 Nov 2025
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