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Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:11:56 GMT https://www.medindia.net/news/what-took-evolution-88-million-years-human-culture-achieved-in-just-300000-years-223684-1.htm Humans spread across the globe in 300,000 years through cultural evolution, a feat that would have required 88 million years of biological evolution alone. ]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/what-took-evolution-88-million-years-human-culture-achieved-in-just-300000-years-223684-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-dignified-menstruation-essential-for-gender-equality-223683-1.htm Advocates say dignified menstruation is about far more than hygiene, linking it to gender equality, education, health, and human rights.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-dignified-menstruation-essential-for-gender-equality-223683-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/world-brain-tumor-day-warning-signs-that-should-never-be-ignored-223682-1.htm Brain tumors are often diagnosed after symptoms appear. Knowing the warning signs could help people seek medical attention earlier.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/world-brain-tumor-day-warning-signs-that-should-never-be-ignored-223682-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/anushka-sharmas-homeopathy-post-reignites-evidence-debate-223681-1.htm Anushka Sharma's support for homeopathy has reignited debate over whether the therapy's benefits are backed by scientific evidence or largely explained by placebo effects.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/anushka-sharmas-homeopathy-post-reignites-evidence-debate-223681-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/women-with-adhd-may-face-greater-reproductive-health-challenges-223680-1.htm Can ADHD affect reproductive health? New research suggests women with ADHD may face challenges related to menstruation, pregnancy, contraception, and menopause.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/women-with-adhd-may-face-greater-reproductive-health-challenges-223680-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/menstrual-blood-may-offer-a-new-way-to-diagnose-endometriosis-223679-1.htm A new study suggests menstrual blood may help diagnose endometriosis through DNA methylation biomarkers, offering a promising non-invasive alternative to surgical diagnosis.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/menstrual-blood-may-offer-a-new-way-to-diagnose-endometriosis-223679-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/swimming-hiking-and-picnics-the-hidden-summer-risks-of-parasitic-infections-223678-1.htm Parasitic infections may become more common during summer due to swimming, hiking, and outdoor dining. Learn the risks, symptoms, and prevention tips.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/swimming-hiking-and-picnics-the-hidden-summer-risks-of-parasitic-infections-223678-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-millions-of-fans-one-public-health-challenge-223677-1.htm Health authorities are preparing for infectious disease risks as millions of fans travel for FIFA World Cup 2026.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-millions-of-fans-one-public-health-challenge-223677-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/fakemedicalnews/clove-and-cinnamon-help-lower-blood-sugar-myth-or-fact-223676-1.htm Clove and cinnamon are often promoted for blood sugar control, but the evidence behind this popular health claim is more complex than many people realize.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/fakemedicalnews/clove-and-cinnamon-help-lower-blood-sugar-myth-or-fact-223676-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/world-ocean-day-2026-why-reimagine-is-the-one-word-that-could-save-the-ocean-and-your-health-223675-1.htm World Ocean Day 2026 highlights how ocean health directly impacts human health, climate stability, food security, and global sustainability.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/world-ocean-day-2026-why-reimagine-is-the-one-word-that-could-save-the-ocean-and-your-health-223675-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/can-sticking-out-your-tongue-really-reduce-stress-223674-1.htm Viral posts claim sticking out your tongue calms the nervous system and reduces stress, but experts say there's currently no scientific evidence to support it.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/can-sticking-out-your-tongue-really-reduce-stress-223674-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/lower-breast-cancer-rates-seen-in-obese-women-using-glp-1-agonists-223673-1.htm Over 100,000 overweight women were studied, and those on GLP-1 medications saw an absolute breast cancer risk reduction of 0.69% during the study period.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/lower-breast-cancer-rates-seen-in-obese-women-using-glp-1-agonists-223673-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/can-blood-carotenoids-tell-how-many-vegetables-you-eat-223672-1.htm Blood carotenoids emerged as the strongest marker of fruit and vegetable intake, while skin carotenoids showed promise as a practical non-invasive alternative.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/can-blood-carotenoids-tell-how-many-vegetables-you-eat-223672-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/checking-your-phone-right-after-waking-up-experts-warn-it-may-increase-stress-223671-1.htm Checking your phone immediately after waking may affect attention, focus, and emotional wellbeing during the brain's natural wake-up period.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/checking-your-phone-right-after-waking-up-experts-warn-it-may-increase-stress-223671-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/can-using-your-phone-before-bed-disrupt-teen-sleep-223670-1.htm A new study found that teens who spend more time on smartphones before bed are more likely to use them late at night, potentially disrupting sleep and health.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/can-using-your-phone-before-bed-disrupt-teen-sleep-223670-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/can-ai-help-identify-aggressive-brain-tumors-earlier-223669-1.htm Researchers developed an AI tool that can classify meningiomas and predict recurrence risk using routine pathology slides, reducing reliance on costly genetic tests.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/can-ai-help-identify-aggressive-brain-tumors-earlier-223669-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-some-brain-tumors-become-more-aggressive-after-treatment-223668-1.htm Researchers discovered that recurring brain tumors can evolve in different ways, with some becoming more aggressive and resistant to treatment over time.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-some-brain-tumors-become-more-aggressive-after-treatment-223668-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/is-prayer-an-effective-complement-to-modern-healthcare-223667-1.htm A clinical trial found that a five-minute prayer session reduced pain and anxiety more than music, suggesting a low-cost complement to standard care.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/is-prayer-an-effective-complement-to-modern-healthcare-223667-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/what-makes-this-common-supplement-a-potential-ally-against-cancer-223666-1.htm A new study suggests creatine may strengthen cancer-fighting immune cells, potentially enhancing immunotherapy and improving future treatment outcomes.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/what-makes-this-common-supplement-a-potential-ally-against-cancer-223666-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/is-early-childhood-diet-the-hidden-key-to-better-brain-development-223665-1.htm A review of 73 studies suggests that poor nutrition in early childhood may affect intelligence, learning ability, and cognitive performance years later.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/is-early-childhood-diet-the-hidden-key-to-better-brain-development-223665-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/what-does-a-dad-bod-have-to-do-with-childhood-obesity-223664-1.htm New research suggests a father's weight, diet, stress, and lifestyle may influence a child's obesity risk before birth, shaping health for years to come.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/what-does-a-dad-bod-have-to-do-with-childhood-obesity-223664-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/what-is-new-world-screwworm-and-why-is-it-dangerous-223663-1.htm A New World screwworm infestation detected in a Texas calf has triggered an urgent USDA response to prevent the flesh-eating parasite from spreading.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/what-is-new-world-screwworm-and-why-is-it-dangerous-223663-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/can-protecting-walleye-spawning-grounds-help-save-the-species-223662-1.htm Researchers have identified six critical walleye spawning hotspots in Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake, highlighting the importance of habitat protection for the species' future.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/can-protecting-walleye-spawning-grounds-help-save-the-species-223662-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/could-a-two-headed-snake-discovery-reveal-hidden-biodiversity-223661-1.htm Scientists have identified a new snake species in southern China that appears two-headed but was actually hiding in plain sight due to its close resemblance to another species.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/could-a-two-headed-snake-discovery-reveal-hidden-biodiversity-223661-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/could-cooling-poverty-become-the-next-global-climate-crisis-223660-1.htm A new study warns that more than 2 billion people face "cooling poverty," leaving vulnerable communities exposed to rising heat, and climate-driven extremes.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/could-cooling-poverty-become-the-next-global-climate-crisis-223660-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/can-time-in-nature-transform-the-microbes-living-in-your-nose-223659-1.htm A new study suggests that spending more time outdoors may reshape the nasal microbiome and support better mental health and well-being.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/can-time-in-nature-transform-the-microbes-living-in-your-nose-223659-1.htm