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A recent study from USC’s Keck School of Medicine reveals that diet sodas, particularly those with sucralose, may increase food cravings and appetite, especially in women and obese individuals. Researchers found that artificial sweeteners can trigger brain activity linked to cravings and reduce hormones that signal fullness. People nowadays are obsessed with diet soda, due to its promise of zero …

The debate around drinking cold water has sparked curiosity, with some believing it may harm digestion by contracting the stomach. However, there’s no solid evidence to back this up. Both cold and room-temperature water keep you hydrated effectively. Cold water can be especially refreshing after a workout, helping cool the body and possibly giving a small metabolism boost. While it …

Cardiac arrest is a sudden and often fatal condition that occurs when the heart abruptly stops beating due to a disruption in its electrical signals. This immediately halts blood flow to the brain and other organs. According to Medical News Today, without immediate medical intervention, death can occur within minutes. The survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is roughly 10%, …

What is the maximum heat your body can survive As climate change continues to push global temperatures to unprecedented levels, a new study by researchers from the University of Roehampton in England has brought to light how extreme heat affects the human body. This research comes at a time when July 4 was marked as the hottest day ever recorded …

Georgia Gardiner, a bright 28-year-old mother from Leeds, started experiencing constant nausea, stomach cramps, and a total loss of appetite last summer. Doctors initially put her symptoms down to acid reflux and prescribed her antacids. But the severity of her condition kept getting worse; she lost almost three stone in a matter of months and could hardly hold food down. …

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, pauses while playing bridge as part of the company annual meeting weekend in Omaha, Nebraska US May 6, 2018. — Reuters  The world’s most generous billionaire Warren Buffett has surprised many by giving away a record $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to charity.  It’s his biggest donation yet and adds to …

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, pauses while playing bridge as part of the company’s annual meeting weekend in Omaha, Nebraska, US. — Reuters/File The world’s most generous billionaire Warren Buffett has surprised many by giving away a record $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to charity.  It’s his biggest donation yet and adds to the tens of billions …

Your brain loves new things. Novelty challenges the brain. Learning something new, such as a language or musical instrument, forces the brain to process and store new information. This practice will create fresh neural pathways. A 2014studyin older adults found that learning a new and cognitively demanding skill, such as quilting or photography, boosted their memory. Similarly, another 2019reviewfound that …

Liver diseases are increasing globally, marked by conditions like NAFLD, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, leading to a surge in liver-related deaths. Early detection is crucial due to the silent progression of these diseases. Key warning signs include vomiting blood, difficulty breathing, dark stools, confusion, drowsiness, and jaundice, all requiring immediate medical attention to prevent severe complications. Liver diseases are on the …

The sudden death of actor and model Shefali Jariwala has left many in shock. Famously remembered for her appearance in the early 2000s hit song Kaanta Laga, Shefali reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest late on the night of June 27. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital in Mumbai, she was declared dead. She was only 42.While the exact …