Life & Fitness

Ever spotted a face gazing back from a cloud or tree trunk? Most folks brush it off as a quirky brain trick called face pareidolia. New findings reveal that people with visual snow syndrome live with this illusion turned way up, spotting phantom faces everywhere they look. What drives the visual snow Visual snow syndrome…

Kiran Rao, the renowned film director of ‘Laapataa Ladies’, recently found herself dealing with a medical issue at the start of the new year, just before the onset of 2026. She had appendix surgery performed on her at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai because of the inflammation of the appendix, with a…

Snakes are the least understood animals on the planet. They are elusive, mostly dangerous, and experts know surprisingly quite little about them. These slithering reptiles are known for their adaptability, and diversity. They are revered in many societies, and feared in others. Although a vast majority of them don’t seek to harm, they are feared…

Marcus Gunn Syndrome, or Marcus Gunn jaw winking ptosis, is a rare congenital disorder that presents as a droopy eyelid invariably lifting or winking to the rhythm of jaw movements. It was first discovered by British eye specialist Robert Marcus Gunn in 1883 and is observed to occur in 5 percent of children born with…

When antibiotics fail, infections last longer and grow more severe. Patients may need stronger drugs, longer hospital stays, or ICU care. In some cases, treatment options run out completely. This raises the risk of complications and death, especially for newborns, older adults, and critically ill patients. Resistance also affects routine care. Surgeries, cancer treatment, dialysis,…

Marlon Brando is not just anyone, not just any Hollywood actor! He was a force that redefined creativity and became synonymous with Hollywood. He was born 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, to a restless salesman dad and an alcoholic mom who were small time theater artists. He grew up dodging family chaos by mimicking voices and…

Amidst the twinkling lights and cozy stalls of a delightful Christmas market, a refreshing summer surprise lies in wait, daring onlookers to uncover it in just 12 seconds. This visual trickery invites you to sharpen your perception, as your mind is led to expect only seasonal delights. If your mind feels a little slow after…

Gut health can be talked about, of course, in relation to food, but liquids have a crucial role to play here as well. Liquids enter our body quickly, impacting our gut lining and the trillions of microorganisms present there. Many liquids can either fortify healthy bacteria or trigger unhealthy conditions. A Harvard-trained AIIMS gastroenterologist, Dr…

Eating only one meal a day, also referred to as OMAD, is a form of extreme intermittent fasting. This involves taking all the day’s calories in one meal and then fasting for the rest of the day. Compared to other forms of eating styles that involve taking calories in several meals, the eating time in…

Many women find their hormones remain unbalanced despite cutting sugar. Expert Poornima Peri reveals that seemingly healthy foods can disrupt hormone function. These common choices may be the real culprits behind persistent fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings. Many women blame sugar for weight gain, mood swings, bloating, and thyroid trouble. Cutting sweets often feels…