Imagine if your eye doctor could tell you more than just whether you need glasses. That's the idea behind oculomics, a new area of medicine that uses eye data to learn about other health issues. One of those issues is osteoporosis, a silent condition that makes bones weak and prone to breaks. Curren
India has a massive labor force working overseas in low-paying jobs. Unfortunately, these workers often lack proper rights and protections due to weak rules both globally and within India. Civil society groups in India are stepping up to change this. They are using various strategies to promote thes
Imagine dark mountain paths and broken roads. These are the daily challenges for healthcare workers in rural Nepal, making it tough to transport tuberculosis (TB) samples for testing. Enter the drones! A project launched these flying helpers to carry sputum samples swiftly to advanced labs. This stu
Managing Type 2 diabetes used to be all about the numbers—keeping those blood sugar levels in check. But doctors are now saying it's time to look broader. It's about your overall health, your mind as much as your body, your daily habits, and even where you live. There's a new digital tool called the
"Santosh, " a critically acclaimed crime drama from India, has found a distributor in the U. K. Vertigo Releasing, in partnership with Civic Studio, will bring the film to British theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, the story follows a widowed police consta
Picture this: your trusty phone could be your secret weapon in the fight against Type 2 diabetes. A recent study discovered that simple text messages can motivate healthier behaviors. These messages might remind you to eat better, exercise more, or keep an eye on your blood sugar levels. One great
Oil spills are a big problem for our planet's water bodies. They hurt marine life and can last for a long time. People have been trying different ways to clean them up, like physical methods, heating, using living organisms, and chemicals. But these don't always work well. Chemical dispersants are p
Diabetes is a widespread issue that's making it harder for some men to have kids. To fix this, doctors need to use a mix of medicines, lifestyle changes, early diagnosis, and cutting-edge treatments. Let's dive into how diabetes messes with the testicles and what we can do about it. Scientists have
Imagine a browser that thinks for you. That's what The Browser Company is cooking up with Dia. This isn't just an update; it's a whole new way to browse. Dia will be AI-centric, meaning it won't just be a button or an app, but a whole new computing environment built right into your browser. This sm
British adult entertainer Lily Phillips is planning a world record attempt to have sex with 1, 000 men in one day in January. The current record, set by Lisa Sparks in Poland in 2004, is 919 men. Phillips says she's been training for months to prepare for this physically demanding task. Sexual inte
