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Young Indian women account for seven out of 10 autoimmune disease patients
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Young Indian women account for seven out of 10 autoimmune disease patients

Women, especially young, account for seven out of 10 patients with autoimmune diseases, said health experts, emphaising the need for increasing awareness and early screening among females.  Autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions where the body`s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues. Common conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroiditis, psoriasis, and Sjogren’s syndrome. These diseases can affect joints, skin, blood vessels, and even internal organs like the heart or lungs. The condition is far more common among women, especially between the ages of 20 and 50, when hormonal and lifestyle factors are most active. Many times, with a lack of awareness and other burdens, women tend to ignore their symptoms, leading to worsening outcomes. “In my outpati...
Robin Williams’ daughter slams those ‘puppeteering’ him with AI online – National
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Robin Williams’ daughter slams those ‘puppeteering’ him with AI online – National

Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda Williams, has asked the public to stop “puppeteering” and sending her AI-generated videos of her late father, who died by suicide in 2014. “Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad,” Zelda, 36, posted on her Instagram story on Monday.“Stop believing I wanna see it or that I’ll understand, I don’t and I won’t. If you’re just trying to troll me, I’ve seen way worse, I’ll restrict and move on,” she wrote. American actress, director, producer and writer Zelda Williams arrives at the 21st Annual Unforgettable Gala Asian American Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 16, 2023 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM “But please, if ...
Vitamin D deficiency hidden epidemic, weakening health foundation: Report
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Vitamin D deficiency hidden epidemic, weakening health foundation: Report

India is facing a silent but serious health challenge of Vitamin D deficiency, according to a report on Monday that urged the government to tackle the lack of the sunshine vitamin in one in every five Indians.  The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), along with the ANVKA Foundation, submitted two key policy briefs elaborating a national roadmap to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), and an action plan specific to Delhi. The suggestions are based on a recently released study, which highlighted that Vitamin D deficiency has become a public health concern in India and is affecting people across regions, age groups, and income levels. “Our recommendations focus on practical steps that can be implemented right away, using existing health n...
Current Trends Explained: The Portland Protest Frog, Slopcore, Livestreamed Birth
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Current Trends Explained: The Portland Protest Frog, Slopcore, Livestreamed Birth

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.Young people are always finding new ways to blur the lines between irony and sincerity, the public and the private, and every thing else: TikTokers are using a caveman schtick to tell sad romantic stories; a Twitch streamer broadcast the birth of her daughter to her adoring chat; and young people are meeting a deadly serious political moment with colorful animal costumes. There's also a new cartoon, for some reason, from Nintendo, and the rise of slopcore. The Portland Frog and ChickenThe young people in Portland are changing the idea of what "protesting" means. In the days since the President declared Portland a "war zone" a...
Carney calls hostages release under Gaza peace deal ‘moment of profound relief’ – National
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Carney calls hostages release under Gaza peace deal ‘moment of profound relief’ – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling the release of hostages under a ceasefire deal in Gaza “a moment of profound relief” and is urging all parties to uphold the ceasefire agreement. Carney travelled to Egypt Sunday to take part in the signing of a Middle East peace plan with other world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Media were not notified of Carney’s trip before it had been confirmed through an update to his Sunday itinerary, about three hours before his plane was set to depart.The gathering of world leaders, dubbed “Summit for Peace,” comes as Hamas released 20 remaining living Israeli hostages and Israel started to free hundreds of Palestinians from its prisons.“For ...
A bandwagon fan’s guide to baseball
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A bandwagon fan’s guide to baseball

The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nearly a decade, and the bandwagon is officially rolling. But those new to the sport might need a primer on how exactly it works, from the sequence of the playoffs to the rules of the game.Below, we parse through the basics.WHAT’S THE STRUCTURE OF THE POST-SEASON?Major League Baseball’s post-season has four rounds. MLB actually used to be two organizations, the National League and the American League, but they have been jointly holding the World Series since 1903 and were formally merged in 1999. Both leagues follow the same playoff format. The Blue Jays are in the American League.The post-season starts with wild-card rounds, which are a best-of-three series of games played between the four...
Priyanshu Painyuli wishes to reprise his role `Robin` in Mirzapur: The film
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Priyanshu Painyuli wishes to reprise his role `Robin` in Mirzapur: The film

Even as series regulars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Rasika Dugal, and Shweta Tripathi have begun shooting for Mirzapur: The Film, one name is missing from the cast — Priyanshu Painyuli, who essayed the role of Robin. Featuring in the crime drama’s third edition, Painyuli’s character sparked a meme fest with his quirky optimism and the viral line, ‘Yeh bhi theek hai’. Although his character was eventually killed, the actor hasn’t shut the door on the crime drama’s universe. Calling Robin a “turning point” in his career, Painyuli said, “People connected to his quirks and his depth in such a way that it made me instantly recognisable. Though I won’t be a part of Mirzapur: The Film, I will always have immense love and respect for the team. If there’s ever a storyline where Robin could come ba...
Tune in to these 6 audiobooks to understand your mental health better
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Tune in to these 6 audiobooks to understand your mental health better

The focus on mental health is now more than ever before. With more people curious to deal with issues, educating yourself about the subject always helps. While World Mental Health Week is observed from October 4, and concludes with World Mental Health Day 2025 on October 10, the conversation never stops.  Amid our busy schedule, it is time to pause and reflect on the parts of ourselves that truly matter, and to prioritise our mental well-being.  These audiobooks, which are available on Audible, offer honest, relatable, and practical ways to approach mental health, while emphasising that we all have our struggles with emotions that can feel overwhelming. The audiobooks offer small, consistent habits that can make a big difference. Whether it’s navigating anxiety, depression, or simply le...
Here’s When Timing Your Nutrient Intake Actually Matters
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Here’s When Timing Your Nutrient Intake Actually Matters

When you’re working out and aiming for a particular goal,  it’s smart to pull the big levers first. Getting enough food, enough sleep, and enough training time will have the biggest impact on your results. But once you’ve got the basics down, it’s time to learn how to properly time your nutrition throughout the day. Timing doesn't matter for everybody, though. If your routine includes consistent meals and consistent exercise, and you basically feel fine, you may not need to mess with timing at all. You aren't "wasting" your workouts if you fail to eat afterward (even though everybody on TikTok may be telling you otherwise). You also don't need to nail down your timing to the precise minute. But there are some rules of thumb that can help you to have more energy during workouts or to fuel y...
Carney off to Egypt for Trump summit – National
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Carney off to Egypt for Trump summit – National

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted October 12, 2025 4:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Egypt this afternoon to take part in a summit surrounding the truce U.S. President Donald Trump helped arrange between Israel and Hamas. Carney is heading to the city of Sharm el-Sheikh, joining other world leaders Monday where Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi says he will co-chair a “peace summit.” Related Videos 5:49 ...