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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Health

Cannabis smoke has many of the same chemicals that cigarette smoke does

There is a lack of clear findings on the negative health effects of cannabis smoke, leading to its 'harmless' reputation. But 'absence of evidence is not evidence of absence'.

Your palms and nails can reveal serious health issues—diabetes to kidney disease

A nail change that can signal disease is Lindsay’s nails where one or more nails are half white and half reddish brown. Most people with chronic kidney disease have nails like this.

Can drinking plenty of water help you lose weight? It’s not going to be as easy as you think

If you’re trying to eat less and lose weight, drinking excessive amounts of water may not be a great solution.

Dahryn Trivedi: A Revolutionary Figure in Personal Development and Wellness

Dahryn alongside her guru and husband, Guruji Mahendra Trivedi, are on a mission to bridge science, religion, and spirituality by scientifically validating the existence of God.

New Alzheimer’s drugs may be more beneficial to American whites than Blacks, say experts

The two drugs – Leqembi and Donanemab – are the first to offer real hope of slowing the fatal disease for 6.5 million Americans living with the disease.

Turn patients into consumers. It will be a better model for healthcare services

It is crucial to view citizens not merely as beneficiaries but as consumers of medical services. It allows consumers to play a more proactive role in their health.

Stem cell therapy is the new buzzword in healthcare—but it’s expensive, unproven, dangerous

In the US, several patients lost their sight after receiving stem-cell treatment for degenerative eye conditions.

What’s a mental health time bomb? Life’s little annoyances called ‘micro stresses’

While individually, small incidents like these may seem unimportant, they can cause the same physical damage as more serious traumas.

Benjamin Netanyahu discharged from hospital ahead of key Israel judicial vote

On Monday, Knesset is due to hold final readings of a bill amending a law enabling the Supreme Court to void decisions made by the government and ministers it deems 'unreasonable'.

After WHO alert, drug controller general warns against use of cough syrups containing pholcodine

Pholcodine is used to treat dry cough. WHO had flagged risk of anaphylactic reactions in those who took remedies containing Pholcodine at least 12 months prior to surgery.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.