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Why Japan Encourages Napping At Work? Devoted Nap-Takers Explain The Benefits

Taking nap at work. | Image: PexelsNEW YORK: They snooze in parking garages, on side streets before the afternoon school run, in nap pods rented by the hour or stretched out in bed while working from home. People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force. Inspired by famous power nappers Winston Churchill and Albert Einstein, today’s committed nap-takers often sneak in short rest breaks because they think the practice will improve their cognitive performance but still carries a stigma. Multiple studies have extolled the benefits of napping,…

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What Is Botulism? How This ‘Nerve-Paralysing Illness’ Can Be Linked To Dodgy Botox

Sydney, Feb 7 (The Conversation) The news last week that three people in Sydney were hospitalised with botulism after receiving botox injections has raised questions about the regulation of the cosmetic injectables industry. The three women allegedly received injections of unregulated anti-wrinkle products from the same provider at a Western Sydney home in January. The provider, who is not a registered health practitioner, is allegedly also linked to a case of botulism that occurred following a botox injection in Victoria in 2024. The provider has been banned from performing cosmetic procedures in New South Wales and Victoria while the incidents…

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Study Finds Air Pollution Can Cloud One’s Judgment, Affect Daily Task Performance

Air purifier, mask sales up as Delhi-NCR grapples with severe air pollution | Image: ANIShort-term exposure to air pollution can cloud one’s judgment, affecting emotional intelligence and focus and potentially making routine activities more challenging, according to a new study. Researchers, including those from the University of Birmingham, UK, compared the performance of 26 adults divided into two groups — one exposed to high levels of air pollution, using candle smoke, and the other to clean air. The team found that brief exposure to high levels of particulate matter (PM) pollution could affect the participants’ higher-order cognitive functions, including self-control…

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Feb

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Mouth Bacteria Linked To An Increased Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease: Know More

Mouth Bacteria: Amid a global spike in cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a study on Wednesday showed that the bacteria in the mouth and on the tongue can indicate the risk of poor brain function and the underlying neurodegenerative disease. While certain mouth bacteria can boost better memory and attention, others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, said the researchers from the University of Exeter, in the UK. The researchers found that the harmful bacteria may impact the brain by directly entering the bloodstream, potentially causing damage to the brain. Alternatively, it can also cause an imbalance between…

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Shell-Shocking: 100,000 Organic Eggs Stolen From US Grocer As Bird Flu Triggers Price Hike

100,000 Organic Eggs Stolen From US Grocer: In an unexpected event, about 100, 000 organic eggs were stolen by unknown thieves from a single Pennsylvania department store in the US, amid a price hike due to bird flu. As per reports, the cost of the stolen eggs was worth $40,000 which amounted to around Rupees 34,88,460/- According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the eggs were taken from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics distribution trailer on Saturday, February 1 at 8:40 pm in Greencastle. In a statement given to the CBS News affiliate WHP-TV,  the egg producer revealed that…

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Feb

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World Cancer Day 2025: Simple Lifestyle Changes To Lower Your Risk Of This Chronic Disease

World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4th, and this year it falls on Tuesday, i.e. today. This day is significant for everyone whether you have a deadly illness, because events like this help people to spread awareness about the prevention, detection, and treatment of chronic disease. The year 2025 is even more special as it marks 25 years since the signing of the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium. The World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting World Cancer Day 2025 under the theme "United by Unique," which the…

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Feb

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Foods That Boost Fertility: A Guide To Eating Right For Conception

The findings revealed that risk of miscarriage was 24.5% among vaccinated before conception whereas it was 26.6% among unvaccinated subjects. | Image: ShutterstockEmbarking on the journey of conceiving a child can be emotionally and physically demanding. While medical advancements play a vital role, optimising nutrition is an often overlooked yet crucial factor that can enhance fertility and improve the chances of conception. A balanced diet rich in specific nutrients not only supports reproductive health but also prepares the body for a healthier pregnancy. Check out what Dr Shilpa Singhal, IVF Specialist at Birla Fertility & IVF in Dwarka, Delhi has…

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Feb

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World Cancer Day 2025: Hrithik’s Sister, Sunaina Roshan Opens Up About Her Cancer Struggle, Says ‘You Are Truly Unbreakable.”

Sunaina Roshan Opens Up About Her Cancer Struggle: World Cancer Day is observed every year on the 4th of February to spread awareness about the prevention, detection, and treatment of chronic disease.  The World Cancer Day 2025 is even more special as it marks the 25 years since the signing of the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium. As people come together from all the industry to fight against this chronic disease, even Hrithik Roshan 's older Sister, Sunaina Roshan decided to open up about her cancer struggle, which is one…

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8-Year-Old Malaysian Boy Suffers Sudden Vision Loss Due To Poor Diet. Know More About The Condition

An 8-year-old boy from Malaysia suddenly screams in the middle of class only to find out later that he has lost his vision due to a poor diet. The little boy was rushed to a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, where he was diagnosed with optic neuropathy caused by severe Vitamin A deficiency. According to local reports, the 2nd grader has a very poor diet, which has left him severely malnourished. It was also revealed that he has only consumed processed foods like chicken nuggets, sausages, and cookies since he was a small baby. As per the World Health Organization (WHO),…

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Feb

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‘Daycare Cancer Centres To Be Set Up In All District Hospitals’: FM’s Big Health Announcement

Union Budget 2025: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , on Saturday tabled the Budget 2025. While presenting her Union Budget speech for 2025-26, she made a big announcement for the Health sector. Sitharaman in her speech on the budget day highlighted that daycare cancer centres will be set up in all district hospitals. In her announcement, she stated that 2000 daycare cancer centers would be established within 3 years. Other major key announcements Sitharaman made for the Health Sector are: For the year 2024-2025, the Health Ministry was allocated Rs 90,658.63 crore, out of which Rs 87,656.90 crore has…

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