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Peanuts improve blood flow to brain, boost memory by 5.8%: Study

Peanuts improve blood flow to brain, boost memory by 5.8%: Study

Eating around 60 gram of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts every day for four months can help the brain work better, a study by the Maastricht University Medical Centre found. After a 16-week trial, the participants' blood flow to the brain increased by 3.6% and their verbal memory improved by 5.8%. The researchers also found that their blood pressure decreased.

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CNBC-TV18 12:53 PM • 2 Dec 2025
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What happens when you take shower before bedtime?

What happens when you take shower before bedtime?

When incorporated into a bedtime routine, a shower at night may help send brain the signal that it is time to sleep. Athletes who take ten-minute cold water showers experience greater proportion of deep sleep within first three hours. Meanwhile, shower with warm water stimulates blood flow to the hands and feet, which allows body heat to escape more quickly.

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The Indian Express 11:35 AM • 2 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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What is 'Japanese eating' principle that helps people stay young?

What is 'Japanese eating' principle that helps people stay young?

Tarang Krishna, cancer specialist and MD at Cancer Healer Centre, said Japanese eating principle 'Hara Hachi Bu' helps people stay young. "It means that whenever you are eating, you should stop when you are about 80% full," he stated. "You should never eat until you feel completely full because the stomach doesn't need that much food," Tarang added.

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Hindustan Times 11:17 AM • 2 Dec 2025
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UK woman suffers hearing loss, lopsided mouth after facelift

UK woman suffers hearing loss, lopsided mouth after facelift

A UK woman's facelift and blepharoplasty abroad left her with hearing loss, a lopsided mouth, and lasting scarring. She now needs costly revision surgery and says the botched procedure has severely affected her confidence and mental health. Experts warn that blepharoplasty, while common, carries risks like infection, asymmetry, and vision problems.

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Times Now 11:00 AM • 2 Dec 2025
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Expert warns about hidden risk of diabetes in thin individuals

Expert warns about hidden risk of diabetes in thin individuals

Dr Prudwiraj Sanamandra, a diabetologist, explained why even thin individuals can develop type 2 diabetes. Hidden visceral fat, genetics, stress, poor sleep, low muscle mass, and high-carb diets quietly drive insulin resistance. He highlighted early testing, regular movement, balanced meals, and quality sleep as key to protecting metabolic health beyond body weight.

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Medical Dialogues 10:47 AM • 2 Dec 2025
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Expert warns against Hibiscus hair-growth viral recipe hype

Expert warns against Hibiscus hair-growth viral recipe hype

Dr Saumya Saluja explained that while Hibiscus rosa-sinensis shows follicle growth potential in lab studies, the viral mix has no clinical trials in humans and cannot speed up the hair cycle beyond its natural limits. Evidence-based care, nutrition and medical guidance remain essential, not quick DIY shortcuts.

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The Healthy Indian Project 10:37 AM • 2 Dec 2025
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

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New warning on ozempic in Australia after study flags suicide risk

New warning on ozempic in Australia after study flags suicide risk

Australia's drug regulator, Therapeutic Goods Administration, has issued a new safety warning for Ozempic and similar weight-loss and diabetes drugs, citing possible links to suicidal thoughts and mood changes. Though causality is not confirmed, patients, especially those with prior mental-health issues, are urged to monitor any changes and consult their doctor.

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Times Now 10:27 AM • 2 Dec 2025
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Centre taxes pan masala machines to curb India's cancer crisis

Centre taxes pan masala machines to curb India's cancer crisis

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced two Bills on 1 December 2025 that sharply raise excise duties on tobacco (up to 325%) and impose a new machine-capacity cess on pan masala production. The measures aim to plug the post-GST cess gap while tackling India’s oral cancer epidemic, which claims 1.35 lakh lives yearly and costs ₹1.77 lakh crore (1% of GDP).

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The South First 10:24 AM • 2 Dec 2025
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Leptin resistance in PCOS drives weight gain: Expert

Leptin resistance in PCOS drives weight gain: Expert

In PCOS, leptin resistance disrupts satiety signals, leaving the brain unaware of fullness. This imbalance also affects insulin and androgen levels, driving fat storage and metabolic stress. As highlighted by health expert Dr Neha, this hormone-metabolism loop links leptin insensitivity to stubborn weight gain and worsening hormonal imbalance.

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The Healthy Indian Project 10:03 AM • 2 Dec 2025
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Coffee boosts telomere length in severe mental illness: Study

Coffee boosts telomere length in severe mental illness: Study

A BMJ Mental Health study found that patients with severe mental illnesses who drank three to four cups of coffee daily had significantly longer telomeres-equivalent to a biological age five years younger. The study showed an inverted J-shaped link, with moderate coffee offering benefits while higher intake showed no added advantage.

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Medical Dialogues 9:48 AM • 2 Dec 2025
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