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Start your day with a glass of water — a simple habit that can make a noticeable difference to your health. In India’s warm climate and busy routines, morning hydration helps counter overnight fluid loss and supports...
South African health authorities have confirmed the Andes strain of hantavirus in two passengers linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship. The Department of Health said the Andes virus is carried by rodents and can, in...
In a world of nonstop notifications and social media pressure, Invisible Day offers a rare permission to step back. Observed July 4, 2026, it encourages a deliberate break—whether a full day, a half-day, or a few...
A worrying weight-loss trend has been circulating on social platforms: people put plastic wrap inside or over their mouths, chew food to enjoy taste and texture, then spit it out to avoid consuming calories. Marketed as...
World Food Safety Day 2026 is observed globally on 7 June to highlight the crucial link between safe food and public health. Supported by organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture...
A BBC investigation, backed by interviews and DNA testing, found that at least seven children born to UK patients treated in Northern Cyprus may have been conceived with donors other than those chosen by their parents.
Rice water and onion juice are two traditional, affordable hair remedies that target different needs. Rice water mainly improves hair texture and strength, while onion juice focuses on stimulating the scalp and...
After nearly a decade of service sniffing out the dangerous hospital bacterium Clostridium difficile, Angus, an English Springer Spaniel, has retired from Vancouver General Hospital’s canine detection programme.
The beauty industry is moving past purely aesthetic aims toward products that combine neuroscience, psychology, and technology to support both skin and mood. At the heart of this shift is neurocosmetics—formulations and...
World Hand Hygiene Day is observed each year on May 5 to promote a simple, vital idea: clean hands save lives. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the 2026 campaign continues the long-running initiative SAVE...
World Laughter Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 3, marking the first Sunday of May when people worldwide are encouraged to celebrate laughter as a tool for well‑being. The annual observance highlights how simple, shared...
World Semicolon Day 2026 falls on April 16, 2026. It is a global day to reflect, support, and raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, and to honor the courage it takes to keep going when life feels...
