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Phone addiction is stealing your sleep and focus. Based on advice from multiple doctors, this article teaches you how to do a digital detox scientifically to improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety, and still stay connected to what truly matters.
False positives in cancer screening can trigger anxiety, sleep problems, extra testing, biopsies, costs, and lost work time—and may reduce trust in future screening. Based on insights from urologist Jason Hafron, MD, this article explains the emotional, clinical, and financial burden of false positives and how more precise risk stratification tools such as IsoPSA may help reduce unnecessary interventions.
Lilly launches the Lilly Change the Course Commitment, a global health initiative aiming to achieve parity in patients treated with its innovative diabetes and obesity medicines between high-income countries and LMICs before 2040. Currently, for every 4 people treated in high-income countries, only 1 in LMICs can access these medicines. The commitment focuses on three pillars: clinical development, registration and access, and health system strengthening.
New research suggests that balancing sodium with potassium may be more effective for blood pressure control than cutting salt alone. Learn how to shift your sodium-to-potassium ratio without sacrificing flavour, plus high-potassium food sources and safety cautions.
New research suggests that caffeine can interfere with deep sleep (N3 stage) even when consumed before 2 p.m., leading to lighter, less restorative sleep. Doctors recommend stopping caffeine 8–10 hours before bed, limiting intake to 400 mg daily, and being aware of individual metabolism differences.
A new study finds that more than 1 in 5 older Americans take potentially dangerous drug combinations, with antidepressants, statins, and antiplatelet drugs most commonly involved. Polypharmacy continues to rise, and muscle relaxant-related risks have nearly doubled.
Feeling sleepy right after a meal may signal more than just lack of sleep—it could indicate insufficient dietary fibre. An AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares 10 warning signs your body needs more fibre to improve digestion, stabilise blood sugar, and boost energy.
A new meta-analysis shows that whole grains and the DASH diet may help lower blood pressure, while cutting sodium and increasing potassium may be more effective than sodium reduction alone. This article summarizes doctors' advice and new 2026 research to help people with hypertension make science-based dietary changes.
Waking up with a headache after drinking is common, but taking painkillers blindly can pose risks like liver damage. This article explains the causes of hangover headaches, safe medication tips, and how hydration, rest, and health tracking can help relieve discomfort.
A new Lancet Commission report estimates that 45% of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by eliminating 14 modifiable risk factors. This article outlines 10 science-backed habits—from protecting hearing to managing cholesterol and lifelong learning—that can help lower dementia risk at any age.
A new study from the University of Missouri reveals that aging impairs communication between nerves and muscles, a key cause of sarcopenia. Researchers found that decreased levels of the protein NaV1.4 drive this failure, and by inhibiting ClC-1, they successfully restored muscle strength in animal models, offering a promising new treatment approach for age-related muscle loss.
New HIV diagnoses in the Philippines have declined, yet an estimated 128,000 people may still be unaware they are infected. This article explains the testing gap, the risks of delayed treatment, and why early screening and routine health tracking matter.