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Shamita Shetty undergoes surgery for endometriosis, urges women to ‘listen to your body’

Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. It often includes the pelvic tissue and can envelop the ovaries and fallopian tubes as well. The latest celebrity to shed some light on the condition is actor Shamita Shetty, who recently underwent surgery for endometriosis. She took to social media …

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Beware! Metabolic disorders increase risk of diabetes, early death

Ever heard of the term “metabolic disorder?” You should know that this is one of the most prominent health problems in today’s times. A new study in The Lancet Journal found that metabolic issues such as high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and obesity have led to a 50 percent rise in poor health and …

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5:2 intermittent fasting method may reduce liver cancer risk: Know how to follow it

Liver cancer is a rare cancer that affects the primary liver cells called hepatocytes. Tumors resulting from mutations in the liver cells might impair the main function of the liver, which is to filter the blood in the body and break down poisonous substances, such as alcohol and drugs. One of the biggest factors that …

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Weight loss pills may lead to stomach paralysis, finds new study

Weight loss has become a rising concern in the face of growing cases of obesity globally. While some people take the natural route by adopting a healthy diet, a regular fitness regime and healthier lifestyle habits, others, may turn to weight loss drugs to lose weight. Even if these drugs are recommended by doctors, are …

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Sugar substitute Xylitol may be risky for your heart, says study

Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that is found in plants. While it tastes like sugar, it has fewer calories and is often touted to be a healthier option for sugar, especially if you are on your weight-loss journey. While it is believed that it is healthier than refined sugar, some likely side effects of …

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H5N2 bird flu infects 4-year-old in India, first human case since 2019: WHO

After a bird flu outbreak affected a person in the United States earlier in 2024, a case of bird flu, caused by the H9N2 virus, has been detected in a four-year-old in India’s West Bengal region. The child was reported to have severe respiratory issues, high fever, and abdominal cramps, and was admitted to the …