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April 14, 2025

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Chewing Gum Releases Up To 3,000 Microplastics Per Stick Says UCLA-Led Study

Modern life is complex. To release tension, we tend to resort to some device. Chewing gum is one of these devices. Cricketers are seen having a chewing gum while playing. But this

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Irregular Sleep Patterns Spike Heart Failure Risk by 45%: What New Research on 72,000 Adults Reveals

New research reveals that irregular sleep patterns significantly increase cardiovascular risks, even when people get enough sleep. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, analyzed data from 72,269 UK adults aged 40-79. Sleep Regularity Emerges as

December 3, 2024

Weekend Sleep Could Slash Heart Disease Risk by 20%—Here’s What the Study Found

Health·Science

We’ve all been there—those late nights followed by early mornings, juggling work, school, or just the chaos of life. By Friday, you’re running on

Early Delivery at 38 Weeks Reduces Pre-eclampsia Risk in Hypertensive Pregnancies

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Having a baby at 38 weeks might be safer for pregnant women with high blood pressure. This finding comes from a new UK study

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Junk Food Ads Trigger 130-Calorie Daily Increase in Kids’ Intake, Study Finds

A new study shows something pretty shocking. When kids see ads for junk food for just five minutes, they eat 130 extra calories the same day. That’s like eating an extra chocolate

Karmactive Staff

May 12, 2025

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77% of Indian Infants Lack WHO-Recommended Dietary Diversity, NFHS-5 Reveals

In the crucial early years when tiny bodies are developing at warp speed, most Indian kids aren’t getting the nutritional variety their growing brains and bodies desperately need. A recent study analyzing

Tejal Somvanshiand

Govind Tekale

April 18, 2025

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Nature Videos Reduce Pain Perception by 50%, Study Shows

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Human Developement have discovered that watching videos of nature can significantly reduce physical pain. The research, conducted with partners from the University of Vienna and

Tejal Somvanshi

April 3, 2025

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Cannabis Use Raises Heart Attack Risk Sixfold in Under-50s

Recent studies reveal a worrying connection between cannabis use and heart problems, especially for younger adults. Research presented at the American College of Cardiology shows cannabis users under 50 face significantly higher

Tejal Somvanshi

March 24, 2025

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Butter Increases Death Risk by 15%; Plant Oils Reduce It by 16%

A large-scale study spanning over three decades has found compelling evidence that replacing butter with plant-based oils in your daily diet could significantly reduce your risk of premature death and cancer. Researchers

Tejal Somvanshi

March 9, 2025

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Organic Diet Slashes Pesticide Exposure by 60% in a Week

New research shows that eating organic food can quickly reduce the amount of pesticides in our bodies. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley tracked how changing diets affected sixteen people from

Tejal Somvanshi

February 25, 2025

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Why Scratching Itches Makes Rashes Worse but Helps Kill Harmful Bacteria

When your skin itches from a rash or allergic reaction, scratching provides instant relief. Your skin feels better for a moment, then worse than before. Now, University of Pittsburgh researchers have discovered

Karmactive Staff

February 11, 2025

Prehabilitation Reduces Surgery Complications

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Prehabilitation Cuts Surgery Complications by 40%

Getting ready for surgery through exercise and better nutrition can cut complications by about 40%, according to new research looking at more than 15,000 patients worldwide. This preparation, called prehabilitation, helps patients

Tejal Somvanshi

January 30, 2025