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The Most Misunderstood Indian Foods And The Myths Around Them

Indian cuisine is one of the world's most diverse and nutritious food traditions. Built around grains, pulses, spices, dairy, and seasonal vegetables, it has evolved over centuries through local wisdom and regional practices. Yet many traditional foods have become victims of misinformation. Social media trends, fad diets, and half understood…

MyLifeXP · Jul 15

Why Scotland Is Offering Free Meningitis B Vaccines to Students Before a Rare Infection Turns Life-Threatening

Scotland is offering free meningitis B vaccines to teenagers and first-year students ahead of the new academic year. The campaign aims to protect those at higher risk of infection in shared living accommodations.

Medical Daily · Jul 15

The Aarti Ritual Is Ancient Light Science: What the Fire in Your Hands Actually Does

What a camphor flame is actually doingCamphor burns at roughly 200 degrees Celsius and produces a flame that sits almost entirely in the visible light spectrum, the band the human eye evolved to receive most directly. When you cup a lit aarti diya and move it before a murti, you…

Times Life · Jul 15

Most Indian Salons Are Getting Nail Care Wrong: What You Should Be Doing for Your Nail Beds

The Cuticle Problem Every Indian Salon HasWalk into almost any nail salon in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru and the first thing a technician will do is clip your cuticles. It feels thorough. It looks clean. It is also the single most damaging thing you can do to a nail bed.…

Times Life · Jul 14

7 Monsoon Illnesses That Look Like a Mild Fever but Carry a Serious Infection Risk in India

DengueA 2023 report from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control recorded over 289,000 dengue cases across India in a single year, with the sharpest spikes running from July through October. The fever that arrives with it, sudden, high, accompanied by pain behind the eyes and aching joints, is…

Times Life · Jul 14

Typhoid Recovery Diet: The Nutrition and Hydration Your Body Needs to Rebuild Immunity

What Typhoid Actually Does to the BodySalmonella typhi does not simply cause fever and leave. Over the two to four weeks of active infection, the bacteria colonise the small intestine, trigger ulceration of Peyer's patches, the immune tissue lining the gut wall, and drive a sustained inflammatory response that burns…

Times Life · Jul 14

A South African tick is moving into new areas, and climate models warn that central and eastern regions could face higher disease risk by 2065

A tick species is expanding its habitat across South Africa due to climate change. This expansion poses significant risks to livestock industries and animal health. The tick carries diseases like heartwater and African tick-bite fever. These pathogens can affect cattle and, in some cases, humans. Disease prevention efforts must adapt…

The Times of India · Jul 13

Monsoon Health Alert: Symptoms, Prevention and Safety Tips

The monsoon is a need to break from the summer heat while also raising the risk of a number of serious diseases. Rain, soaking and high humidity are all conducive to mosquitoes, bacteria and viruses. Consequently, the incidence of diseases like Dengue, Malaria, Typhoid and Stomach infection increases during these…

MyLifeXP · Jul 13

Anaplasmosis, a new tick-borne disease is rising in Canada and here’s why doctors are concerned

Anaplasmosis, a bacterial infection spread by ticks, is increasingly concerning Canadians. This illness primarily affects white blood cells and causes flu-like symptoms. While many cases are mild, severe complications can affect vulnerable individuals. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are crucial for recovery. Preventing tick bites through repellents and protective…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

10 Foods You Should Never Throw Away Without Checking First

A massive amount of good food ends up in the trash bin simply because consumers misinterpret printed package dates. Supermarket labeling systems are highly confusing and rarely indicate actual bacterial food safety levels for your household. Throwing away perfectly edible ingredients is an expensive habit that quietly drains your bank…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 12