Harvard-Trained Gut Expert Says Cold Water May Slow Digestion - Here’s What He Wants You to Know About Your Daily Drinks
New Delhi — Dec 3, 2025A leading gastroenterologist has stirred up a lively discussion online after explaining how everyday drinks—from water to coffee to fruit juice—can influence not just digestion but overall wellbeing. Dr Saurabh Sethi, trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford, shared nine things people often overlook about the beverages they consume every single day. His detailed Instagram post quickly drew attention, especially his statement that ice-cold water may temporarily slow digestion.Dr Sethi explained that starting the day with warm or room-temperature water can support gut movement better than chilled water. He said cold drinks can slow things down in the digestive system for a short time, so choosing warmer water may be kinder to...
Crash Diets: The Fast Track to Weight Loss That Experts Warn About
New Delhi | December 2, 2025A growing number of people in India are turning to crash diets in an attempt to lose weight quickly, but health experts caution that this rapid approach to slimming can be risky and often unsustainable. Crash diets are restrictive eating plans that drastically reduce calorie intake over a short period, promising fast weight loss results, sometimes in just a week or two.The trend has gained traction among working professionals, students, and social media enthusiasts who want quick results for events, photoshoots, or fitness challenges. Nutritionist Dr. Meera Kapoor explains, “Crash diets severely limit essential nutrients. While you may see immediate weight loss, it is often water weight and muscle, not fat. This can harm metabolism...
UP’s Crackdown on Illegal Cough Syrup Network Widens as FIR Count Hits 98 Across Multiple Districts
Lucknow | December 1, 2025Uttar Pradesh’s fight against illegal codeine-based cough syrup trade has intensified sharply, with authorities filing 11 more FIRs across six districts on November 28 and 29. This brings the total number of cases registered in the state to 98, marking one of the biggest actions taken against a narcotics-linked pharmaceutical network in recent years.Officials confirmed that these FIRs are connected to an inter-state syndicate involved in stocking, purchasing, selling and diverting regulated cough syrups and other narcotic medicines for non-medical and addictive use. The crackdown began after the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) launched extensive inspections throughout November across several districts.According...
AIIMS-Trained Gastroenterologist Reveals One Daily Habit That Can Add Years to Your Life
Nov 27, 2025, New DelhiA leading gastroenterologist with more than 25 years of experience has shared a simple habit that, according to him, can influence how long you live. Dr Saurabh Sethi, trained at AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford, posted on Instagram on November 26 explaining why daily walking is one of the most powerful lifestyle changes people can adopt. His message has sparked wide interest online, as it highlights practical steps that anyone can follow without needing special equipment, money or training. Dr Sethi referred to a study of nearly 80,000 adults tracked for about seven years, which found that those who walked around 10,000 steps a day faced a lower risk of dementia. He said the research also showed that people who walked faster had even stronger protection,...
Anti-Aging Pill for Dogs Could Arrive in 2026: What Scientists, FDA and Loyal Are Preparing
Nov 27, 2025, New DelhiA wave of excitement and confusion spread across social media this week after several posts claimed that the world’s first FDA-backed anti-aging pill for dogs could be released as early as 2026. The conversation centres around a drug called LOY-002, developed by Loyal, a clinical-stage veterinary medicine company focused on extending the healthy lifespan of pets. What began as online chatter quickly turned into a wider discussion among pet owners eager to know what the pill is, how it works and whether it is truly close to approval.The buzz intensified when accounts like Polymarket shared posts suggesting a “new pill that makes dogs live longer” was set for release next year. Others noted that the drug had received a crucial...
New Research Shows How Parkinson’s Disease Changes the Brain’s Blood Vessels Over Time
Nov 25, 2025 | New DelhiScientists uncover region-specific vascular damage that may shape future treatmentsParkinson’s disease has long been understood as a condition driven mainly by the buildup of harmful proteins and the loss of brain cells responsible for movement. But new research from Australia suggests there is much more happening beneath the surface. Scientists have discovered that Parkinson’s doesn’t just affect neurons — it also causes progressive, region-specific damage to the brain’s blood vessels. This breakthrough may change the way researchers view the disease and eventually how doctors treat it.The study, led by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) in collaboration with the University of New South Wales and the University...
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