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Worried about public toilets causing UTIs? Experts clarify that bacteria from your own body, not toilet seats, are the usual culprits. Poor hygiene habits like improper wiping or holding urine are bigger risks. Simple practices like handwashing and staying hydrated offer better protection than avoiding public facilities altogether. Public toilets get blamed for urinary tract…

Iconic tennis champion Venus Williams faced a long and painful journey with adenomyoma, a challenging uterine condition, before finally receiving a proper diagnosis. After undergoing a myomectomy, she experienced a remarkable recovery, thanks in large part to the unwavering support of her husband, Andrea Preti. Venus Williams has always shown strength under pressure. This time,…

Pickled vegetables have been one of the most important parts of diets from many parts of the world, especially in East Asia. People love them not only for their sour flavour but also because they can be stored for a long period of time. However, over the last few decades, questions regarding the potential association…

The consumption of raw foods has recently emerged as a component of the nutrition scene, as the implications of processing foods in relation to positive outcomes are better understood. Recent advancements in the area of nutrition have highlighted the impact of cooking as a process necessary for certain foods. However, certain foods are altered in…

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 17-year-old girl from Amroha lost her life at AIIMS Delhi after battling a severe illness. Medical professionals attributed her condition to a long history of fast food consumption, a choice her family now deeply regrets. A 17-year-old Class 11 student from Amroha, Ahana, died while undergoing treatment at…

Broccoli has an unprecedented position in today’s diet, found exactly at the point where home cooking and nutritional science meet. Being a very nutritious vegetable that has been prized for quite some time now, it has also become the subject of many studies that investigate how certain cooking procedures can influence health-promoting properties. As more…

Hemis, the largest national park in India, is characterised by its high-altitude cold desert environment. But while there are snow leopards to be found here, they’re elusive buggers, and not much more than the mountainous landscape will greet you on your trek: wide plateaus, alpine meadows, blue sheep cantering away from you with their spiral horns…

Vision loss is something most people associate with accidents. A sharp object. A chemical splash. A sudden injury. Very few people expect it to come from a habit they repeat almost every night without thinking. Yet one of the most common causes of serious eye infections starts quietly, usually just before sleep, when people decide…

As it has been increasingly utilised as an ingredient in cooking as well as in health-oriented diets, avocado oil has been gaining considerable attention for its special nutritional properties and uses in culinary practices. Being obtained from the pulpy material of an avocado fruit, it is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids and vitamin E,…

Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka, might be more famous as the ‘Silicon City of India’, but it also hides some incredible markets which are a mix of tradition, culture and of course bargains. Bengaluru’s markets are known for their fabrics and tech products. Whether you’re looking for Christmas markets or just searching for a…