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Study links teen sleep problems to social media addiction

Study links teen sleep problems to social media addiction

A study in Nature and Science of Sleep found that social media addiction is strongly linked to poor sleep quality among Bangladeshi high school graduates. Key symptoms like relapse and daytime performance disruption drove the association. Girls showed worse sleep impacts, while boys had higher addiction rates, highlighting the need for targeted digital-health interventions.

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Medical Dialogues 9:35 AM • 5 Dec 2025
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Even small rise in UPFs ups prediabetes risk in youth: Study

Even small rise in UPFs ups prediabetes risk in youth: Study

A USC study of 85 young adults tracked over four years found that even a 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) intake increased prediabetes risk by 64% and impaired glucose regulation by 56%. Higher UPF consumption also predicted insulin resistance. Researchers urge early dietary interventions to prevent metabolic disease in young adulthood.

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Medical Dialogues 9:25 AM • 5 Dec 2025
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From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

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How does the body absorbs nutrients?

How does the body absorbs nutrients?

After mechanical and enzymatic digestion, food constituents, glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, are absorbed primarily in the jejunum and ileum of the small intestine via active transport, diffusion or facilitated diffusion. Dietician Garima highlights this precise process that transforms digested food into energy and cellular building blocks for the body.

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The Healthy Indian Project 9:24 AM • 5 Dec 2025
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Higher physical activity strongly lowers teen MAFLD risk: Study

Higher physical activity strongly lowers teen MAFLD risk: Study

A study in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that higher accelerometer-measured physical activity-especially during daytime-significantly lowered the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in adolescents. Teens in the highest activity quartile had up to 60% reduced MAFLD odds, underscoring daytime movement as a key preventive strategy.

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Medical Dialogues 9:17 AM • 5 Dec 2025
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Polar microbiologist Dr Shivaji Sisinthy passes away

Polar microbiologist Dr Shivaji Sisinthy passes away

Hyderabad scientist Dr Shivaji Sisinthy, Emeritus Research Director at LVPEI and the first Indian biologist to join both Arctic & Antarctic missions, passed away. With 375+ papers, discovery of 3 new bacteria and awards like Antarctic Award 2002 & National Polar Sciences Award 2016, he ranked among India's top 2% microbiologists and led key ocular-gut microbiome research.

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Medical Dialogues 9:08 AM • 5 Dec 2025
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Can cabbage sharpen memory & focus?

Can cabbage sharpen memory & focus?

Cabbage provides antioxidants like anthocyanins, vitamin K, fibre and key plant compounds that help reduce oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. As highlighted by THIP Media, regular intake may support sharper cognitive function and slow age-related decline in memory and processing speed, a simple vegetable with meaningful brain benefits.

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The Healthy Indian Project 8:38 AM • 5 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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Study finds high-fat keto diet could help keep the brain young

Study finds high-fat keto diet could help keep the brain young

A recent study reviewed by Dietician Garima reports that a ketogenic diet, high fat, very low carb, may support brain energy metabolism, reduce neuroinflammation and promote gut-brain health, thereby helping maintain cognitive resilience. Especially among females with genetic Alzheimer's risk, ketosis might preserve neural function and delay age-related decline.

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The Healthy Indian Project 8:11 AM • 5 Dec 2025
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Post falsely suggests clove water can ‘purify' blood

Post falsely suggests clove water can ‘purify' blood

A post falsely suggests that clove water can ‘purify’ blood, remove toxins, cleanse your system, or act as a shortcut for detoxification. There is no scientific evidence for this claim. The kidneys and liver handle detoxification. According to Dr Neha, while clove offers antioxidant properties, routine hydration and organ health matter far more for toxin clearance.

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The Healthy Indian Project 8:10 AM • 5 Dec 2025
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Should a person sleep for 8 hours or divide it into two phases?

Should a person sleep for 8 hours or divide it into two phases?

Continuous 7-8 hours of night sleep is most natural, said Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Gleneagles Hospital. However, some people follow biphasic pattern, like 6-7 hours at night and 20-30 minute daytime nap. It can work only if segments are long enough to complete full sleep cycles. Another doctor noted it can decrease slow-wave sleep, stage linked to memory and emotional balance.

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Indian Express 8:08 AM • 5 Dec 2025
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