Are You A Couch Potato? You May Be Prone To These 19 Diseases

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Updated Jan 5, 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

SummaryResearch shows that among many diseases, increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, unhealthy cholesterol levels that leads to metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and cancer are also there. This is why any extended sitting whether at desk, behind the wheel or the screen can be harmful.

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India Confirms 1st Bird Flu Human Death In 4 Years—Know Everything About It

India Confirms 1st Bird Flu Human Death In 4 Years—Know Everything About It

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Updated Apr 4, 2025 | 01:23 AM IST

Summary The victim, who had a habit of consuming raw chicken, was admitted to the hospital on 4 March.

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How 'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Might Not Cause But Pause Your Pregnancy?

How 'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Might Not Cause But Pause Your Pregnancy?

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Updated Apr 3, 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

SummaryOxytocin, the "love hormone," may pause pregnancy by inducing embryonic diapause, delaying implantation when resources are scarce. Research suggests potential implications for human fertility and early miscarriage prevention.

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These 5 Factors Could Determine How Long You'll Live—And Cholesterol Is the Least Important

These 5 Factors Could Determine How Long You'll Live—And Cholesterol Is the Least Important

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Updated Apr 3, 2025 | 10:06 PM IST

SummaryThe conclusions of this groundbreaking tudy were based on data analyzed from over two million adults aged 18 and above across 39 countries.

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