A coated elaichi mouth freshener can contain sugar, sweeteners, flavourings and colours. Some products contain areca nut (supari), which is carcinogenic, said Dr Saptarshi Bhattacharya of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. Regular areca-nut chewing is linked to oral submucous fibrosis, wherein tissues inside mouth become stiff and scarred. Oral submucous fibrosis is a potentially malignant disorder.
Half Butterfly Pose is a simple yoga exercise that may improve flexibility, posture and muscle relaxation. It gently stretches the hips, hamstrings, inner thighs, groin and knees while helping lengthen the spine. The pose can be done morning or evening and may help people who find sitting cross-legged difficult. Avoid it if you have serious ankle, knee or hip pain.
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A 50-year-old African man with worsening vision was successfully treated for rare metastatic sarcoma at HCG Cancer Hospital, Colaba. Doctors found the eye tumor had spread from a previously treated leg sarcoma, with lung lesions also detected. Precision radiation therapy and chemotherapy helped control the cancer and preserve his vision, which improved after treatment.
Loneliness is increasingly being recognised as a major public health concern, linked to poorer mental and physical health, yet doctors cannot address it alone. An effective response requires stronger social connections, community support, public health interventions and policies that tackle isolation alongside traditional healthcare and individual medical treatment.
Delhi Government plans to expand medical education by adding more UG, PG and super-speciality seats. Two new medical colleges will add 300 MBBS seats, while existing institutions will also increase MBBS, BDS and postgraduate seats. Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said the expansion aims to address the shortage of trained doctors and strengthen Delhi's healthcare system.
Verve-102 is an experimental gene-editing therapy designed to lower LDL, or bad cholesterol, by targeting the PCSK9 gene in liver cells. Unlike daily cholesterol medicines, it aims for a potentially long-lasting effect after a single treatment. Researchers are studying its safety, effectiveness and whether gene editing could transform cholesterol management.
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China has reported its first human H1N2v swine flu infection in a young child, highlighting zoonotic risks and the importance of genomic surveillance. The rare virus was linked to possible pig exposure, but no sustained human-to-human transmission was detected. Experts stress continued monitoring of influenza viruses in humans and animals.
Trapped gas can cause severe abdominal pain, bloating, cramping and pressure when it stretches the intestinal walls and activates pain-sensitive nerves. Dr Kunal Sood explains why gas pain can feel intense and how walking, gentle movement, staying hydrated and having a bowel movement may help relieve symptoms. Persistent or severe symptoms may require medical attention.
Fitness coach Leroy Saunders' death after collapsing during a HYROX event has raised concerns about extreme exercise and heart health. While the cause remains unclear, intense workouts can stress the cardiovascular system, particularly in people with undiagnosed conditions. Experts urge athletes to recognise warning signs and exercise within safe limits.
Men should not dismiss urinary changes as a normal part of ageing. Weak urine flow, difficulty urinating, frequent nighttime urination, incomplete bladder emptying, leakage and blood in urine can signal prostate or other urological problems. Doctors recommend timely evaluation, particularly for severe symptoms, blood in urine, pain, fever or inability to urinate.
