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What happens if a person drinks turmeric milk every day in winters?

What happens if a person drinks turmeric milk every day in winters?

Drinking turmeric milk daily in winter strengthens the immune system, Times Now reported, citing experts. Turmeric is a natural antibiotic which, when combined with hot milk, helps prevent colds and sore throats. It has antimicrobial capabilities, which help kill bacteria and viruses that cause seasonal infections. It relieves inflammation, works as a natural pain reliever and improves digestion.

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Times Now 9:41 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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Do food preservatives really drive obesity?

Do food preservatives really drive obesity?

According to Dietitian Garima Dev Verman, current evidence does not establish a direct causal link between approved food preservatives and obesity. Instead, weight gain correlates strongly with diets high in ultra-processed foods, excess calories, and low fibre intake. Preservatives may signal processing level, but metabolic impact is driven by overall dietary patterns.

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The Healthy Indian Project 9:25 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

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Do detox diets really cleanse your digestive system?

Do detox diets really cleanse your digestive system?

Experts including Dr Anukalp Prakash explain that detox diets do not truly cleanse the digestive system as organs like the liver, kidneys and gut already handle toxins efficiently. Any benefits from detox plans like less bloating or better bowel movements come from healthier eating, hydration and reduced processed foods, not from actual toxin removal.

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Medical Dialogues 8:54 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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What is Neonatal jaundice affecting newborns in common?

What is Neonatal jaundice affecting newborns in common?

Neonatal jaundice is common in India, affecting around 60% of full-term and 80% of preterm babies in first week, a study published in International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research shows. It occurs due to high bilirubin levels as the newborn's liver is immature. Most cases are temporary and treatable, but timely screening and proper medical care is essential.

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Medical Dialogues 8:42 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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Parliamentary panel recommends strict 100/million MBBS seat rule

Parliamentary panel recommends strict 100/million MBBS seat rule

A parliamentary panel reported stark regional imbalances in India’s MBBS seats, with southern states enjoying nearly double or more the national average of 75/million, while Bihar has only 21. It urged the NMC to enforce a 100 seats/million benchmark, prioritising new colleges in underserved states, addressing faculty shortages, high fees, and quality issues amid rapid expansion since 2014.

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The South First 8:05 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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Andhra kidney disease hotspot yields AI model for early detection

Andhra kidney disease hotspot yields AI model for early detection

Uddanam nephropathy, a chronic kidney disease endemic to the coastal belt of AP’s Srikakulam, has helped researchers achieve a breakthrough in early CKD detection. Using data from a region long afflicted by unusually high rates of the illness with mysterious origins, researchers have built a ‘stacked’ machine learning model that can predict early kidney failure with up to 98.9% accuracy.

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The South First 8:00 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

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LVPEI hosts inclusive day out for visually impaired kids in Hyd

LVPEI hosts inclusive day out for visually impaired kids in Hyd

About 400 visually impaired children, their families, and caregivers from LVPEI's Institute for Vision Rehabilitation enjoyed a day of inclusion and joy at Wild Waters, Shankarpally. The event featured cultural performances, affirmations, sensory-friendly games, and rides, fostering confidence, community bonding, and emotional support for children and parents alike.

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Medical Dialogues 7:54 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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Spinal TB surgery helps 65-year-old walk again in Thane

Spinal TB surgery helps 65-year-old walk again in Thane

A 65-year-old man from Neral regained his ability to walk after complex spine surgery at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, for advanced spinal tuberculosis. Suffering severe back pain, deformity, and weight loss for a year, he became bedridden. Corrective surgery with neuromonitoring stabilised his spine, prevented paralysis, and enabled rapid recovery with anti-TB treatment.

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Medical Dialogues 7:47 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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Doctors flag police pressure on minors’ MTP identity

Doctors flag police pressure on minors’ MTP identity

Doctors across Maharashtra have raised concern over alleged police pressure to disclose identities of minor girls seeking medical termination of pregnancy, despite Supreme Court orders ensuring anonymity under Section 19(1) of the POCSO Act. Experts warn this violates legal and ethical norms and urge police sensitisation to protect minors' privacy.

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Medical Dialogues 7:44 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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Essential tests that can save lives after 60

Essential tests that can save lives after 60

After 60, many health issues develop silently, making regular medical check-ups essential. Experts say timely screening for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, cancer, bone density, vision, hearing, kidney and heart health can reduce serious illness and hospitalisation by up to 40%, helping seniors stay independent, active and healthier for longer.

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Medical Dialogues 7:22 AM • 13 Dec 2025
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