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Walking barefoot: Surprising health benefits (and when it is not so safe)

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There’s something magical about kicking off your shoes and walking barefoot on grass, sand, or even cool tiles. It feels freeing, grounding, and oddly satisfying. For some people, it’s a nostalgic throwback to childhood. For others, it’s a wellness trend called “earthing.” But did you know walking barefoot actually comes with real health benefits? Yep,

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Bihar pushes up its Ayushman Bharat health insurance coverage 

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Bihar is now among the Indian States leading in the enrolment of cardholders under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), with 3.94 crore Ayushman cards created till date, according to data released by the State government. It has also helped beneficiaries save over ₹1,000 crore in out-of-pocket medical expenses within a single

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MIT scientists look beyond neurons to understand how the brain stores information

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MIT researchers have come up with a new idea about memory that highlights the role of astrocytes, a type of brain cell that’s often overlooked.The human brain is packed with around 86 billion neurons. These neurons send electrical signals, helping us store memories and communicate throughout the brain and nervous system.But there are also billions

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Not all cognitive decline is dementia and not all dementia is Alzheimer’s stress clinicians this brain awareness month

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The estimated dementia prevalence in India is 7.4% among adults aged 60 and older. This translates to about 8.8 million Indians currently living with dementia. The prevalence is projected to increase significantly in the coming years, with estimates suggesting a rise to 1.7 crore (17 million) by 2036. And it is also increasingly recognised in India as a

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Decoding the link between neuropsychiatric disorders and periodontal health

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A new study has established a definitive link between neuropsychiatric disorders and dental health. This research represents a major milestone in modern medical diagnostics, unveiling the potential of salivary biomarker profiling as a non-invasive and highly predictive tool for disease detection. With this study, researchers have successfully demonstrated that changes in salivary Vitamin D and

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Measles outbreak 2025 in the U.S.: Cases quadruple, near 30-year high—What’s really going on?

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Measles—once thought to be kicked out of the U.S. for good in 2000—is making an alarming return in 2025. This year alone, over 1,100 cases have been reported across the country, the most seen in nearly 30 years. The outbreak started in West Texas, but it hasn’t stayed there—it’s now spread to at least 17

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The link between leprosy and climate-change that we did not know about: an Indian story

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When Sharadindu Ghosh* was young, he was taught not to speak about his father’s leprosy. He, like many others, grew up in the lanes of Jamuria Leprosy Colony, in West Bengal, facing stigma and discrimination. Today, years after his father’s passing and an endless struggle through poverty, Ghosh is an electrical supervisor and a mentor

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