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Should one work out after poor sleep or take rest instead?

Should one work out after poor sleep or take rest instead?

If one hasn't slept well, then prioritising rest over exercise is usually the best choice, according to experts. One may feel tired, unfocused, and is more likely to injure themselves if they exercise after a poor night's sleep, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal. Skipping sleep to exercise also leads to an increase in the level of cholesterol, Dr Anil Ramakrishna said.

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Indian Express 1:30 AM • 25 Nov 2025
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Biotech startup Dayra secures $70 mn for oral peptide drugs

Biotech startup Dayra secures $70 mn for oral peptide drugs

Dayra Therapeutics has secured over $70 million, including $50 million from Biogen, to develop oral macrocyclic peptide drugs. Founded through Versant’s Frontier Discovery Engine, Dayra is led by Acting CEO Rami Hannoush, PhD, and CSO Roger Palframan, PhD. Biogen will help advance and potentially commercialise immunology candidates.

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Ascendants 7:57 PM • 24 Nov 2025
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From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

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Women with 1.36% dehydration experience substantial mood deterioration: Study

Women with 1.36% dehydration experience substantial mood deterioration: Study

Women with just 1.36% dehydration can experience significant mood deterioration, according to a University of Connecticut study shared on X by Dr Brandon Luu. According to Luu's post, anger-hostility rises by 8%, fatigue increases by 17% and vigour drops by 12%. Overall mood disturbance goes up by 19%, tasks feel 58% more difficult and concentration falls by 45%.

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X (formerly Twitter) 1:28 PM • 24 Nov 2025
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What happens to the body when a person eats clean & finishes dinner by 7 pm for a month?

What happens to the body when a person eats clean & finishes dinner by 7 pm for a month?

When a person eats clean and finishes dinner by 7 pm for a month, body begins to reset on multiple levels. Finishing meals early allows digestive system to rest and repair. This reduces bloating and acidity, said consultant dietitian Garima Goyal. Eating clean food supports insulin balance and reduces inflammation. Goyal explained eating clean means choosing whole, minimally processed food.

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Indian Express 12:31 PM • 24 Nov 2025
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David Cameron chose focal therapy for prostate cancer treatment

David Cameron chose focal therapy for prostate cancer treatment

Former UK PM David Cameron revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis and underwent non-invasive focal therapy, a precise treatment targeting only cancerous prostate tissue. This early-stage approach minimises side effects like incontinence. Experts stress early detection, regular screening, and personalized care are key to effective, less disruptive prostate cancer treatment.

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Times Now 12:26 PM • 24 Nov 2025
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High muscle mass, low visceral fat linked to younger brain age

High muscle mass, low visceral fat linked to younger brain age

A recent study suggested that people with higher muscle mass combined with a lower visceral fat to muscle ratio are likely to have a younger brain age. The study analysed whole-body MRI of 1,164 healthy people whose average chronological age was 55.17. It found that subcutaneous fat, the layer of fat just below skin's surface, wasn't associated with brain age.

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eurekalert.org 12:05 PM • 24 Nov 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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ICMR links low maternal fat to child stunting in Nalgonda

ICMR links low maternal fat to child stunting in Nalgonda

An ICMR-NIN study in Telangana's Nalgonda (893 mother-child pairs) revealed low maternal body fat directly drives child stunting. Poor pre-pregnancy nutrition, open defecation, smoke-filled homes, and poverty below ₹2,500 per person per month triggers these outcomes. Fixing toilets and kitchens rivals food aid in breaking intergenerational malnutrition cycle.

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The South First 10:50 AM • 24 Nov 2025
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Light smoking doubles heart risk, study warns

Light smoking doubles heart risk, study warns

A major PLOS Medicine study showed that even smoking 2-5 cigarettes a day raises heart disease risk by 50% and death risk by 60%. Higher intake increases danger further. Quitting reduces risks, but former smokers may need 30-40 years to reach the health levels of never-smokers, underscoring that no smoking level is safe.

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Medical Dialogues 10:42 AM • 24 Nov 2025
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