Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will lead the global observance of World Meditation Day on 21 December 2025, with key events at the UN in New York and Geneva. Recognised by the UN, the day highlights meditation's role in mental well-being, peace and social harmony amid rising global stress levels.
Dr Rakesh, oncologist says that there is no scientific proof that emotional stress directly causes throat cancer. Long-term stress can affect hormones, immunity and habits like smoking or drinking, which raise cancer risk. However, throat cancer mainly develops due to genetic changes linked to tobacco use, alcohol consumption and HPV infection. Stress may play an indirect role, not a direct cause.
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The Centre has issued 75 regulatory notices to food business operators for misleadingly using the term “ORS” on beverages that do not meet prescribed standards. Acting through FSSAI, the Health Ministry ordered removal of such labels, directed State authorities to act against violators, and said enforcement will continue to curb consumer deception.
Dr Mandavi Rai, fertility health specialist warns that lifestyle factors like alcohol, smoking, poor sleep, excess screen heat and stress are harming male fertility. She added that steroid use, supplements, and delayed medical evaluation are silently damaging sperm health urging early testing, healthier habits, and awareness crucial for prevention and treatment.
Claims that a herbal infusion can dissolve kidney stones within seconds lack robust clinical evidence. Dr Bhanu clarifies that while phytotherapeutic agents, such as Phyllanthus niruri extracts studied for stone prevention, are under research, none are proven to rapidly dissolve calculi. Evidence remains insufficient to recommend any infusion as an effective, instant litholytic treatment.
Dr Suhail A Nayak, a pediatrician highlights evidence that iron-deficiency anemia can impair cognitive function in adolescents by reducing oxygen delivery to the brain, which is vital for memory and attention. Research links lower haemoglobin with decreased cognitive test scores in teens. Addressing iron status through diet or supplements may help support optimal neurocognitive performance.
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MINOCA, or heart attacks without blocked arteries, is increasingly being diagnosed in 2025. Patients show typical heart attack symptoms despite normal angiograms, often leading to a confusing diagnosis. Experts say stress, vessel spasms, inflammation, and microvascular issues are key triggers, making early medical evaluation and treatment essential.
Drinking carrot juice daily may boost heart health and improve eye health. Both vitamins A and C found in carrot juice act as antioxidants and protect immune cells from free radical damage. Drinking carrot juice is also beneficial for skin and may help lower blood sugar levels. Drinking large amounts may lead to carotenemia, a condition that turns skin yellow-orange.
Dietitian Garima emphasises evidence that Indian superfoods rich in soluble and insoluble fibre, such as psyllium husk (ispaghula), green leafy vegetables, and seasonal fruits, can increase stool bulk and improve transit time in the colon. These foods support colonic motility and water retention in stools, which are key factors in relieving functional constipation.
A study from India’s most isolated tribal communities found that antimicrobial resistance is widely present even in populations with little or no exposure to antibiotics, challenging assumption that resistance is driven primarily by clinical drug use. The study is significant since for many tribal families across forests of Kerala, TN, Karnataka, access to safe drinking water remains uncertain.
