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Usually,​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you put on earbuds when you want to focus, while traveling, or simply to separate yourself from the rest of the world, but if you cram them in your ears all day, your ears (and the skin around them) might not be so fortunate. Here’s a safe, somewhat scientific glance at how prolonged use of earbuds can lead to …

From a cost and comfort perspective, 3E in train is essentially a mid-point between the sleeper (SL) coaches and the standard 3rd AC coaches Based on user feedback, Indian Railways has consistently made efforts to improve its services. A relevant example is the relatively new 3E coaches in various long-distance trains. Since these are new coaches, there is often confusion …

Could something as routine as brushing your teeth properly, be a key to lowering your cancer risk? In small towns, oral hygiene often focuses on looks and freshness, but the connection between oral health and overall well-being in undeniable. Studies have often shown that poor oral health may play a role in the development of cancers, especially those of the …

An updated version of gold-digging or clout-chasing, the trend of throning dating is largely powered via social media platforms With Gen Z, several new ways of social interactions have emerged in recent years. One of the trending ideas is throning dating, where one seeks relationships to boost their social status. This can have mutual benefits, but there can be issues …

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recently released detailed guidelines defining commission structures for brokers and agents handling group policies. These include both health insurance and group personal accident plans. The new rules are designed to bring transparency, promote ethical distribution, and maintain a balance between fair remuneration for intermediaries and affordability for customers. For companies …

Dr Manjunath G, Consultant – Neonatologist & Paediatrician, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Sarjapur Road For most pregnant women the nine months of pregnancy is a period characterized by thrill, whirls of imagination and a little anxiety. However, there are instances when the little ones choose to come to the world before the scheduled time. Preterm birth or being born prematurely is …

— World COPD Day is on 19th November – Chandigarh, November 19, 2025: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a disease that obstructs air flow from the lungs. Though the disease is easily treatable, awareness level about the health condition is comparatively low. To spread awareness on the disease, World COPD Day is observed on 19th November every year. The theme for World …

Every year, several people across India are hit with the devastating news of a cancer diagnosis, leaving them grappling with uncertainty and emotional turmoil. Often, the disease silently progresses, long before any symptoms appears. The truth is, cancer rarely gives early warnings, but when it does, timely detection can save lives. Regular screenings and health check-ups are not just medical …

Protect Your Lungs: Act Early, Recognize COPD Symptom CARE Doctors warn that the disease is no longer limited to smokers—household smoke, traffic pollution, and poor air quality are major triggers. Hyderabad, 18th Novemeber, 2025: As the world observes World COPD Day on the third Wednesday of November, healthcare experts across India are calling for stronger public awareness of Chronic Obstructive …

Liver cancer has traditionally been seen as a condition that affects older adults, often linked to heavy drinking or long-term hepatitis infections. However, a concerning trend is emerging in India: more young people—many who don’t drink alcohol and don’t have viral infections—are being diagnosed with liver cancer. This quiet increase is changing our understanding of liver health and who is …