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Cooking isn't just about preparing meals. For many, it's a source of relaxation, creativity, and even therapy. Did you know that cooking can actually benefit your mental health?

The mental health benefits of cooking

the mental health benefits of cooking

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New Pandemic 2025: Bird Flu Spreads Across Dairy Farms In All 50 US States

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Every year on April 7, World Health Day is observed, this year, our team in an exclusive interview with Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora spoke to him about the importance of dental health and how it can tell a lot about your overall health. As Dr Arora rightly says, your oral health is like a "mirror" to your overall health. Watch the full interview here.

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Diabetes Food Swaps To Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes, According Nutritionist

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Mawra Hocane, the actress known for her role in Sanam Teri Kasam, has recently shared some breathtaking wedding photos on Instagram, leaving netizens in awe of her glowing skin and fit physique. Achieving this level of fitness and radiance doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of Mawra’s dedication to her fitness routine and a solid skincare regimen. But it’s not just about working out—her healthy diet and lifestyle choices play a huge role too.Watch the video for more details

Mawra Hocane's Fitness Routine: The Secrets to Her Radiant Glow

mawra hocane's fitness routine: the secrets to her radiant glow

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HMPV is a respiratory virus causing infections in the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Identified in 2001, it affects people of all ages but poses the highest risk to young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

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Popular singer Shekhar Ravijani shares his emotional journey of losing his voice due to vocal cord paresis and his inspiring recovery process, highlighting resilience and hope.

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Can This Viral Korean Diet Really Burn Fat In 4 Weeks? This Is How It Works

Ishita Roy

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Everything Korean today is a trend. Among all these trends, there is a Korean diet which is going viral because it claims for a rapid weight loss, that too in just 4 weeks!<br /><br />The diet came on the program called "Switch On Diet", which is created by Dr Yong-Woo Park, known for treating obesity for the last 33 years. The diet "aims to return metabolic abnormalities to normal weight through 4 weeks of practice". The diet claims to promote fat loss and muscle mass retention. <br /><br /><h4>So, What Is This Switch On Diet?<br /></h4><br />This diet focuses on <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/nutrition/this-is-the-golden-rule-for-16/8-intermittent-fasting-article-151363233" data-type="tilCustomLink">intermittent fasting</a> and gut health optimization. The diet mainly comprises of protein-heavy meals and also emphasizes on hydration, notes New York Post. <br /><br /><h4>Rule Of Thumb For Switch On Diet<br /></h4><br />The basic rules include:<br /><br /><ul><li>Drink eight glasses of water or two litres of water</li><li>Get at least six hours of sleep</li><li>Consume nutritional supplements</li><li>Practise 10-14 hours of intermittent fasting</li><li>Perform <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/fitness/can-you-do-hiit-workout-everyday-article-151188740" data-type="tilCustomLink">high-intensity workouts</a> at least four times a week</li><li>Have dinner at least 4 hours before bedtime</li></ul><br />The program also advises against coffee intake and suggests that one must limit caffeine and alcohol consumption, along with processed food and sugar. The diet also restricts carbohydrates to allow the body to enter a state of ketosis, which is a metabolic state characterized by rapid levels of ketone bodies in the body tissues, which are pathological in conditions, such as diabetes, or the consequence of diet which is very low in carbohydrates. This is when your body burns fat for energy instead of glucose. <br /><br /><h4>How Can You Follow This Diet, Weekly?<br /></h4><br />Here's a weekly overview of how this diet could be followed:<br /><br /><h4>Week 1 - Detox And Gut Cleansing<br /></h4><br />The first week focuses mainly on detoxing your body and cleansing your gut. Participants in this phase thus consume protein shake four times a day, for three days. Probiotics too play an essential role by emptying stomach. This is also followed by at least an hour of walking. <br /><br />What Is Allowed: Cabbage, cucumbers, broccoli, tofu, and unsweetened yogurt. Participants can also consume fish, chicken, pork, eggs, low-fat meat. However, flour, dairy and coffee are not allowed. <br /><br /><h4>Week 2 - Intermittent Fasting<br /></h4><br />During the second week, participants start fasting for one day, for a total of 24 hours. This fast is broken with a high-protein dinner. <br /><br />The meal afterwards include a daily lineup of two protein shakes, low-carbs meal, which also includes rice, vegetables, and a no-carb dinner, which is high in protein. <br /><br />What Is Allowed: White rice, legumes, and a cup of black coffee. <br /><br />This phase mainly focuses on muscle recovery, and so high-intensity workouts are avoided during this time. <br /><br /><h4>Week 3 and 4 - Fat Burn<br /></h4><br />In the last two weeks is when the diet goes in its full fledged mode. This is when the focus is solely on the fat-burning process. The week 3 is started with two non-consecutive 24-hour fasting periods. In week 4, these fasting days are up by one extra. <br /><br />What Is Allowed: Two shakes a day and two low-carbs meal. You can have pumpkins, cherry tomatoes, chestnuts, and berries. <br />Post-exercise, carb-dense foods like sweet potatoes and bananas are encouraged. <br /><br /><h4>Maintenance is the key<br /></h4><br />Even after the program is finished, it is important that people maintain their results with a 24-hour fast and a 14-hour fast window once a week.<br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

can this viral korean diet really burn fat in 4 weeks? this is how it works

What Is Medetomidine? The Animal Sedative Now Turning Up in US Street Drugs

What Is Medetomidine? The Animal Sedative Now Turning Up In US Street Drugs

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released three reports on Thursday that highlighted the clusters of medetomidine-related cases in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. These reports have raised alarm about the growing presence of this drug in street opioids and the potential complications it brings to treatment and recovery. <br /><br /><h4>What Is Medetomidine?<br /></h4><br />As per the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT), it is an alpha-2 agonist, similar to clonidine and xylazine, that is used clinically as a sedative and analgesic. It is categorized as an NPS due to its novelty in use. The CDC in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report notes that it is a canine veterinary agent used for its anesthetic and analgesic properties. <br /><br />However, the National Library of Medicine's study titled Classics in Chemical Neuroscience: Medetomidine has noted that this drug "has recently been detected in the illicit drug supply alongside fentanyl, xylazine, cocaine, and heroin, producing pronounced sedative effective that are not reversed by naloxone."<br /><br />As per the latest CDC report released on May 1, twelve confirmed and 26 probable cases of medetomidine-involved overdose occurred in Chicago. Fentanyl was present in all blood specimens and drug samples that tested positive for medetomidine.<br /><br />It was first identified in North America’s illicit opioid market in 2022, medetomidine is now showing up more frequently in mixtures with synthetic opioids—particularly fentanyl, the drug driving most overdose deaths in the U.S.<br /><br /><h4>Why Is This Worrisome?<br /></h4><br />In May 2023, Chicago officials noticed a spike in overdose cases where naloxone—the standard overdose-reversal medication—did not work as expected. After investigation, the city's health department confirmed 12 cases involving medetomidine, with over 160 more suspected or probable cases, including one potential death. This marks the largest known medetomidine cluster to date.<br /><br />The two other CDC reports focused on medetomidine withdrawal. In Philadelphia, testing revealed medetomidine in 72% of illegal opioid samples collected in late 2023, overtaking xylazine in frequency. Patients exposed to medetomidine experienced a distinctive type of drug withdrawal that didn’t respond to usual medications for fentanyl or xylazine. However, a related medication called dexmedetomidine showed some success in managing symptoms.<br /><br />Pittsburgh reported 10 similar cases around the same time, suggesting the issue is not isolated to one area but may be spreading through regional drug supplies.<br /><br /><h4>Why Does It Matter?<br /></h4><br />The presence of sedatives like medetomidine in illicit opioids creates several public health challenges:<br /><strong><br />Reduced effectiveness of naloxone: </strong>Standard treatment protocols for overdoses may not work when sedatives are involved, increasing the risk of death.<br /><br /><strong>Complicated withdrawals: </strong>The addition of new, unregulated substances alters the withdrawal process, often making it harder to treat.<br /><strong><br />Lack of awareness and testing: </strong>Many emergency responders and clinics do not routinely test for medetomidine, which could delay proper care.<br /><br />This development adds a new layer to the already complex U.S. opioid crisis. As drug suppliers continue to mix opioids with a variety of sedatives and adulterants, health officials face an evolving battle. Experts stress the importance of broader toxicology screening, continued research, and expanding the availability of alternative treatments like dexmedetomidine.<br /><br />While medetomidine isn’t yet as widespread as fentanyl or xylazine, its growing presence in cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh points to a potentially dangerous trend—one that will require urgent attention from both medical professionals and policymakers.<br /><br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

what is medetomidine? the animal sedative now turning up in us street drugs

Flourishing Does Not Mean Happiness, Finds Study

Flourishing Doesn't Mean Happiness, Youth Is Struggling, Finds Study

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A new study titled <em>The Global Flourishing Study,</em> conducted by researchers from Baylor and Harvard universities have thrown light on the meaning of "flourishing" and how it does not mean being happy. The study has looked at how some countries are doing significantly better in terms of the broader sense of well-being than other countries. The study is based on responses from over 207,000 participants across 22 countries and Hong Kong. The study also assessed six core aspects of flourishing, which includes happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and financial stability. <br /><br /><h4>What Does Being "Flourished" Really Mean?<br /></h4><br />While there are traditional happiness indexes that measures an individual's or a group's subjective well-being or happiness, the study about being "flourished" includes not just how happy people feel, but also their health. The study looks at whether people are leading a healthy life, whether they are mentally well and feel like they do have a purpose in life. The study also takes in account for strong relationships, acting with character and feeling financially secure. <br /><br />The participants of this study were asked to respond to 12 key questions. They were aimed at measuring these components. The questions varied from "How satisfied are you with life?" to "Do you worry about meeting monthly expenses?"<br /><br />Dr. Byron Johnson of Baylor University, who led the study, said the scale of the research is what makes it especially unique. “We are following 207,000 participants around the world in over 40 languages. This gives a voice to approximately 64% of the world’s population,” he explained.<br /><br /><h4>Indonesia Leads, But Traditionally 'Happy' Nations Lag<br /></h4><br />The results too have been unexpected, unlike what we seen in the happiness indexes. Countries which were often seen as happy in global rankings did not perform as well when it came to flourishing. Indonesia, however, topped the list, followed by Mexico and the Philippines. However, nations like Sweden and the United States, which are usually high ranking in the World Happiness Report, were found to be average in terms of flourishing. <br /><br />Interestingly, some of the most flourishing countries, such as Nigeria and Indonesia, did not make it to the top 20 in the World Happiness Report, indicating a crucial distinction between simple happiness and a deeper sense of well-being.<br /><br /><h4>Youth Is Struggling<br /></h4><br />One of the most concerning findings of the study was that flourishing tends to increase with age. According to Dr. Tyler VanderWeele of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, young people across most countries reported the lowest levels of flourishing, often citing a lack of purpose.<br /><br />"In most countries, the youngest individuals are the ones struggling the most,” VanderWeele noted. However, there were exceptions—Tanzania and Poland showed relatively better flourishing scores among their younger populations.<br /><br />The researchers suggest that in more developed countries, increased competition, job stress, and social comparison may be contributing to this generational dip. “Young people are telling us something is wrong,” added Felix Cheung, a co-author of a separate study in the World Happiness Report.<br /><br /><h4>Rich, Not Flourishing<br /></h4><br />While wealthier countries usually scored higher in the financial security section, they lacked in the sections where they were asked questions on meaning and relationships. <br /><br />This gap has raised questions about modern development. “How can we carry out economic growth without compromising meaning and relationships?” VanderWeele asked.<br /><br />In contrast, countries with fewer economic resources but stronger community bonds and clearer cultural or spiritual values often performed better on overall flourishing metrics.<br /><br />According to researchers, people can take active steps to improve their own flourishing. VanderWeele shared how one participant, after reflecting on the study’s 12 questions, decided to volunteer to find greater purpose. “Flourishing can be guided by reflection,” he said.<br /><br />Still, systemic issues like conflict, inequality, and poor governance remain significant barriers. As Cheung summed it up: “When one person is unhappy, that’s an individual issue. But when a population isn’t happy, that’s a structural problem—and it requires structural solutions.”<br /><br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

flourishing doesn't mean happiness, youth is struggling, finds study

Riya Baibhawi

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Receiving a vaccine booster in the same arm as the first dose triggers a faster and stronger immune response and helps the body build protection faster, a new study from Australian scientists has revealed. The findings could help improve vaccine strategies and may eventually lead to vaccines that need fewer boosters. The study was published in the journal Cell and finds that the immune system responds more quickly when both doses are given in the same arm.<br /><br /><h2>Why Will It Work?</h2>Researchers have reasoned that getting jabbed in the same arm works better because immune cells in nearby lymph nodes, which are the body's infection-fighting hubs, become "primed" after the first shot. When the booster arrives in the same spot, these cells spring into action and help produce stronger antibodies. "This is a fundamental discovery in how the immune system organises itself to respond better to external threats," said the study's co-senior author Tri Phan, director of the Precision Immunology Program at the Garvan Institute.<br /><br />Researchers discovered this effect first in mice, then confirmed it in a clinical study involving 30 people who received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Those who had both doses in the same arm developed faster and more effective protection, especially against COVID-19 variants like Delta and Omicron. While both groups ended up with similar antibody levels after four weeks, the same-arm group gained protection more quickly, a potential game-changer during pandemic outbreaks.<br /><br />"If you've had your COVID jabs in different arms, don't worry, our research shows that over time the difference in protection diminishes," said the study's co-senior author, Mee Ling Munier from the Kirby Institute. <br /><br /><h2>How Do Vaccines Work?</h2>The immune system has a wonderful layered system of defences, and when it comes to vaccines, two major defenses are activated. One of them is antibodies, which are proteins in the blood. Then you have something called cell-mediated immunity, which involves cells, usually T lymphocytes. You almost always get both. From a regulatory point of view, you often measure antibodies in people and basically know how effective a vaccine is in a population.  <br /><br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />