Sleep drunkenness or confusional arousal is a type of parasomnia wherein a person wakes up confused and disoriented, so much so that they are unaware of their behaviour. According to sleep specialist Dr Juancarlo Martinez-Gonzalez, the condition can be treated by having a regular sleep schedule, avoiding alcohol close to bedtime, turning off screens an hour before bed, etc.
According to experts, the digestion process starts in the mouth and not chewing food can override multiple physiological mechanisms. Not chewing food properly can lead to gas, bloating, nausea and even cause overeating. Further, prolonged chewing produces more saliva, which remineralises teeth. Moreover, chewing activates brain regions which are vital for cognitive processing.
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A small UCSF study has shown promising signs of a potential functional HIV cure. After receiving a mix of vaccines, antibodies, and latency-reversing drugs, most participants controlled the virus without daily ART for months. The findings are not definitive but offer cautious hope for future treatment approaches.
Food expert Abin Mathew rates claims against palm-oil chips as 'mostly false'. The lipid overload, sodium content, and deep-frying process - not the nature of palm oil - are the main drivers of health risks such as high calories and fat intake. Palm oil itself, when consumed occasionally within a balanced diet, is not singled out as especially toxic.
American actor Dave Coulier has been diagnosed with HPV-related tongue cancer, just months after going into remission from stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The actor had no symptoms, and the cancer was detected during a routine scan. He has since undergone surgery, and doctors say the new cancer is unrelated to his previous lymphoma.
Painful urination isn't always a simple UTI, warns nephrologist Dr Saurabh Khiste. While infections are common, persistent burning can also indicate prostatitis, urethral stricture, stones or bladder issues. He advises timely tests, proper treatment and avoiding self-medication, as untreated infections can spread to the kidneys and cause serious complications.
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A review of 69 studies found that over half of women stopped HRT-mostly abruptly-often due to fear of risks or clinician advice. Symptom recurrence, especially vasomotor symptoms, was common, and 21% restarted HRT. Trials showed tapering did not prevent symptom return. The optimal discontinuation method remains unclear, highlighting the need for better guidance.
A 78-year-old man from Mizoram underwent a highly complex, minimally invasive endovascular aortic repair at Manipal Hospital EM Bypass. Led by Dr Dilip Kumar, the team used five closure devices to treat a dangerous aortic aneurysm, enabling same-day mobility and next-day discharge. The patient recovered smoothly and returned to normal activities.
A study from China reports that combining a ketogenic diet with dulaglutide significantly improved glucose, lipid levels, and insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes patients compared with dulaglutide alone. Participants also showed better sleep and quality of life. Researchers call for larger, long-term trials to confirm the therapy's broader benefits.
Emerging data shows obesity is a multi-factorial metabolic disorder fuelled by sedentary habits, processed diets and poor sleep. Dietitian Priyamwada and health analysts note these factors disrupt hormones and fat storage. Early awareness, routine movement and healthier food patterns can cut long-term risks like diabetes and heart disease, making timely prevention essential.
