Could lemon water be a helpful add-on for gout care? A pilot study offers early evidence

High uric acid, or hyperuricemia, quietly affects countless people-and often sparks painful gout attacks or kidney troubles down the line. A new pilot study in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases suggests daily lemon water could make a real difference in dropping those levels naturally. Titled “Lemon Water Reduces Serum Urate Levels in Gout Patients…

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How Anand Mahindra’s post about this rare Himalayan “Sikkim Sundari” is a perfect travel inspiration |

When India’s one of most respected business leaders and ardent traveller posts about a remote Himalayan plant, people listen and attention naturally follows. In a recent update, Anand Mahindra took to his official X handle (formerly Twitter) to share his astonishment after seeing “Sikkim Sundari”. For those who don’t know, it is a rare mountain…

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This trendy oral habit can risk your heart! Understanding how tongue scraping can cause endocarditis, its symptoms, and managing oral care |

Tongue scraping has become the latest trend with widespread acceptance in the realm of oral health, being touted as an easy method to get rid of bad breath by effectively eliminating the bacterial residue on the surface of the tongue. Social networking sites have promoted this trend, with illustrations often supporting the notion that tongue…

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Liver Regeneration: Ever heard about the liver’s ability to regenerate? Here’s when healing is possible and when it’s not |

The liver is the powerhouse of the body that detoxifies the blood, metabolises nutrients and performs a number of functions. However, the most fascinating thing about the liver can sound like something from science fiction. The liver can regenerate itself. Yes, you heard it right. However, there are limits to it and the “healing” can…

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This budget-friendly Asian country has become ‘Most Booked International Destination in 2025’ |

In a recent update, Thailand has become the most Booked International Destination in 2025, as per reports. The country has surpassed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take the lead position, as per data revealed by online travel platform MakeMyTrip. It is a significant shift in travel preferences which reflects Thailand’s growing attraction among outbound…

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Oral Cancer Risk: Areca nut (betel nut) chewing is one of the major risk factors for oral cancer: What is it and why are people addicted to this |

In numerous communities across South and Southeast Asia, areca nut chewing is often regarded as a benign tradition. Yet, this seemingly innocuous habit harbors a grave danger: it significantly elevates the risk of oral cancer due to harmful compounds like arecoline, which wreak havoc on cellular structures. Areca nut, also called betel nut, is chewed…

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