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Large Trial Finds High-Dose Vitamin D Did Not Slow Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A phase 3 trial in 455 patients found high-dose vitamin D3 did not improve survival in metastatic colorectal cancer, reversing an earlier signal.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Vitamin D+? 'Silo's Memory Erasing Drug, Explained

'Silo' Season 3 is all about controlling memory. Here's how that's possible.

Inverse · Aug 7

Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?

Vitamins in pregnancy are usually discussed in terms of a baby’s health at birth. But could the amount of vitamin D taken during pregnancy also influence how a child’s brain works many years later?

The Conversation · Aug 7

At-Home Chemical Peels for Hyperpigmentation on Brown Skin: What Actually Works

Why Brown Skin and Chemical Peels Have a Complicated RelationshipBrown skin produces more melanin, and melanin-producing cells called melanocytes are unusually reactive. Any inflammation, a breakout, a wax burn, even aggressive exfoliation, can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), where the skin darkens as a defensive response. A 2020 review published in…

Times Life · Aug 4

Microneedling on Indian Skin Tone: Why Your Results Look Different and What to Do

The Melanin Factor Nobody Mentions at the ConsultationIndian skin sitting in the Fitzpatrick IV to VI range carries more active melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin, per square centimetre than lighter skin types. Microneedling works by creating controlled micro-injuries in the dermis to trigger collagen remodelling. On deeper skin tones,…

Times Life · Aug 4

Beyond Turmeric: 6 Foods Research Shows Are Genuinely Protective for Your Liver

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)Amla may be the most liver-protective food in the Indian diet that nobody talks about in that context. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that amla extract significantly reduced markers of hepatic oxidative stress in subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The active…

Times Life · Aug 4

FSSAI cracks down on packaged water firm, health supplement maker

The FSSAI suspended Matri Drinking Water's license due to serious food safety violations. Inspection revealed improper storage and poor hygienic conditions in processing areas. Noble Healthcare was prohibited from selling Venolex Forte due to non-permitted ingredients. The product's Vitamin C content also exceeded recommended dietary allowances. These actions address significant…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Why Indian Grandmothers Still Give the Most Honest Beauty and Skincare Advice for Women

She Had No Product to PushThink about the last ten beauty recommendations that reached you. A reel, a sponsored post, a "honest review" with a discount code buried in the caption. Every single one had something to sell. Your grandmother had a steel dabba of haldi, a bottle of coconut…

Times Life · Aug 2

From Ozempic to eye creams: demand for bathroom mini fridges is heating up

Sales soar as consumers seek maximum convenience, though experts say most products don’t need to be kept cool

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

Can You Take Longevity Too Far? Bryan Johnson's Biohacking and What Doctors Say About Extreme Anti-Aging Routines

Bryan Johnson says he may have taken Project Blueprint too far as he reveals autoimmune gastritis, sparking discourse over extreme longevity practices.

Medical Daily · Jul 31