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Hidden hormonal disorders are silently damaging male fertility, warn experts
29Dec By No Comments
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Hidden hormonal disorders are silently damaging male fertility, warn experts

Hormonal disorders in men are becoming a major yet hidden cause of infertility. While many people associate hormones mainly with women’s health, men also rely on a delicate balance of hormones such as testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and thyroid hormones to produce healthy sperm. When these hormones fall out of balance, the body’s ability to make sperm reduces sharply. Doctors say many men ignore early signs because the symptoms are mild or confused with stress, ageing, or lifestyle issues. As a result, fertility problems appear much later, making treatment harder and longer. Hormonal disorders lower testosterone, which reduces sperm production and sexual drive. Thyroid imbalances (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism) disrupt metabolism and sperm q...
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The Best Movies to Watch on New Year’s Eve
29Dec By No Comments
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The Best Movies to Watch on New Year’s Eve

We may earn a commission from links on this page. For many of us, New Year's Eve represents not just the climax of a long holiday season, but also a time to simultaneously reflect, and to look forward to what's ahead—sometimes with optimism, sometimes with sheer dread. (Lately, mostly dread.)Movies have frequently recognized the simultaneously hopeful and perilous nature of the time. It can be a period of reassessment, or renewal, or massive change. This selection of choice New Year's Eve movies reflects that range of possibilities, including everything from romance and murder, to comedy and tragedy, to wild sex and heartbreaking loneliness. When Harry Met Sally (1989) Taking on an added poignance following the death of director Rob Reiner, his classic collaboration...
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Anti-obesity drive, generic drugs to remain key focus in 2026
29Dec By No Comments
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Anti-obesity drive, generic drugs to remain key focus in 2026

From changing the definition to the rise of GLP-1 medications, and the government’s several initiatives, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s clarion call, obesity became the focus of healthcare in India in 2025.  The anti-obesity drive, especially the generic drugs, will continue to remain a key focus in 2026. Traditionally, Body Mass Index (BMI) was used to define obesity, but after 15 long years, India revamped its obesity guidelines in 2025 by lowering the threshold for obesity to 25 kg/m² (down from the international 30 kg/m²), with "overweight" defined between 23.0 and 24.9 kg/m². The new approach focused on abdominal obesity and comorbid diseases, rather than just BMI. With this, the clinical focus shifted from BMI to waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio (W-HtR) to ...
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Noah Schnapp says child actors need therapy as they live an `abnormal life`
29Dec By No Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Noah Schnapp says child actors need therapy as they live an `abnormal life`

Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp, who has been in the career as a child actor for nearly a decade, believes child actors need therapy, as he calls it an “abnormal life.” The actor recently revealed that after thinking he didn’t need it as a “happy-go-lucky kid,” he’s since gone to therapy, which he agrees with singer-actress Ariana Grande that it should be mandatory for children in their line of work, reports deadline.com. “It’s hard to grow up in the public eye. You don’t know yourself, you haven’t figured anything out, and now you’re expected to know everything and have all the answers,” Schnapp told USA Today. Schnapp added, “I was constantly saying the wrong things or being embarrassed by not taking certain things seriously that I should’ve, and then that lives on forever. People g...
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Use the RAFT Technique to Quickly Sort Emails
29Dec By No Comments
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Use the RAFT Technique to Quickly Sort Emails

To manage your inbox, you need dedication. You need a plan. You need acronyms. One such acronym is RAFT, which will literally keep you afloat in the sea of emails you receive every day. You can combine it with others, like LIFO and 4D to maximize its benefits, but first you need to know what to do with it on its own.What is RAFT email management?RAFT stands for the following: Easy! With this management system, you take the time to read an email first, then act on it however you need to—if you need to, that is—before either filing it away somewhere or deleting it. That’s basically all there is to it, but it works because it requires you to focus on each individual email and make an assessment right away, so you don’t miss anything. Like the one- and two-touch rules, this one does require yo...
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Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned animal rights activist, dies at 91 – National
28Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned animal rights activist, dies at 91 – National

This story has brief descriptions of Brigitte Bardot’s suicide attempts that may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised.  Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals. Speaking to The Associated Press, he gave no cause of death, and said that no arrangements had been made for funeral or memorial services. She had been hospitalized last month.Bardot became an international celebrity as a sexualized teen bride in the 1956 movie “And God Created Woman.” Directed by then husband Roger...
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Even a short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger neurological problems
28Dec By No Comments
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Even a short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger neurological problems

With air pollution levels rising across the Delhi-NCR region, a growing number of people are reporting neurological health problems. Short-term exposure can trigger issues like cognitive impairment, anxiety, and even stroke. Particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and ozone are key culprits, disrupting brain function and sparking inflammation. Speaking with ANI, Dr Vinit Suri, senior consultant, Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, said that rising air pollution is linked to neurological issues like headaches, dizziness, and memory loss, with long-term exposure potentially causing Alzheimer`s, Parkinson`s, and strokes. He said, "Normally, it is said that air pollution affects the lungs, sinuses, and heart, but after a lot of research, it can be said that it affects the brain too. Short-ter...
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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Is $350 Off Right Now
28Dec By No Comments
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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Is $350 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. At $749, the unlocked 128GB Google Pixel 10 Pro has slipped into its most affordable price yet on Amazon, down from its original $999 launch price, according to online price trackers. Stack the promo code PIXEL10, and you shave off another $100, which reframes the phone entirely. At full price, it felt like a confident but pricey Android flagship. At this discount, it becomes a far easier recommendation for people who value polish over raw benchmark wins. This is still very much a Pixel. The design is clean and familiar, with a flat display, matte glass back, and a solid in-hand feel that avoids the slippery problem of earlier gener...
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Mouni Roy runs for life after hearing leopard`s spine-chilling roar on her trek
28Dec By No Comments
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Mouni Roy runs for life after hearing leopard`s spine-chilling roar on her trek

Actress Mouni Roy recently went on a trek, and was petrified as she heard the roar of a leopard while she was strutting around. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from her trek. She also penned a long note in the caption as she shared her experience of being in nature`s lap. She wrote in the caption, "Went trekking today in the jungle. Walked up and downhill, through waterfalls, heard a leopard roar & ran for our lives. Happy holidays everyone".           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) Earlier, the actress enjoyed a home-cooked Bengali feast after a long time. Taking to the Stories section of her Instagram, the actress upl...
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New AI tool to provide better prognosis for patients with head and neck cancer
28Dec By No Comments
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New AI tool to provide better prognosis for patients with head and neck cancer

A team of US researchers has developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI)-based non-invasive tool that can predict the risk of head and neck cancer spread.  The AI tool by researchers from the Mass General Brigham could predict the likelihood that a patient`s oropharyngeal cancer -- a type of head and neck cancer that develops in the throat -- will spread. It could help doctors by signaling which patients should receive aggressive treatment. "Our tool may help identify which patients should receive multiple interventions or would be ideal candidates for clinical trials of intensive strategies such as immunotherapy or additional chemotherapy," said senior author Benjamin Kann, the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) Programme at Mass General Brigham. "Our tool can also h...
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