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Moderate Coffee Intake Protects Brain from Aging
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Moderate Coffee Intake Protects Brain from Aging

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Coffee lovers have new reasons to celebrate their daily ritual. Groundbreaking research from the UK Biobank study involving 8,715 adults reveals that moderate coffee consumption significantly slows cognitive decline associated with aging. Scientists followed participants for over nine years and discovered that those drinking 1-3 cups daily maintained sharper thinking skills compared to both non-coffee…

Why Gen Z’s Bathroom Anxiety Matters More Than You Think
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Why Gen Z’s Bathroom Anxiety Matters More Than You Think

ByPartha Nandi, MD

For most of us, the workplace bathroom is more than just a functional space. It can be a source of anxiety, avoidance, and even shame. A recent survey found that 83% of Gen Z employees have experienced bathroom-related anxiety at work—serious enough that many consider leaving their jobs over it. While this may sound surprising,…

Can Your Brain Grow New Cells as You Age? Science Says Yes
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Can Your Brain Grow New Cells as You Age? Science Says Yes

ByPartha Nandi, MD

For decades, medical textbooks declared that adults cannot grow new brain cells. Once your neurons died, that was it. But a landmark study from Karolinska Institutet has overturned this long-held belief, showing that adults—even into their late seventies—can generate new neurons in the hippocampus, the brain’s center for memory and learning. This finding not only…

Why Sugar May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Cholesterol
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Why Sugar May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Cholesterol

ByPartha Nandi, MD

For years, cholesterol has been considered the primary culprit behind heart disease. But new evidence suggests the real danger may be far more common—and often hiding in plain sight. A landmark 15-year study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that consuming high amounts of added sugar may more than double your risk of dying from…

Aging Sparks Fat-Producing Cells That Grow Your Waistline
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Aging Sparks Fat-Producing Cells That Grow Your Waistline

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Middle age brings many changes, but few are as frustrating as watching your waistline expand despite eating the same foods and maintaining similar activity levels. New research from City of Hope and UCLA has finally solved part of this puzzle. Scientists discovered that aging fat-making cells called CP-As emerge in middle age and actively pump…

Short Naps That Reach Deep Sleep Dramatically Boost Problem-Solving — This Is How They Spark Creative Insight
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Short Naps That Reach Deep Sleep Dramatically Boost Problem-Solving — This Is How They Spark Creative Insight

ByPartha Nandi, MD

A 20-minute nap that reaches deeper N2 sleep can increase your chances of solving stubborn problems by 85%, according to new neuroscience research. Scientists discovered that brief naps don’t just restore energy—they actively rewire your brain for breakthrough thinking. When you hit N2 sleep, even for just minutes, your brain undergoes synaptic downscaling that clears…

A Wearable Kidney May Finally Free Patients from Hospital Dialysis and Restore Real Independence
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A Wearable Kidney May Finally Free Patients from Hospital Dialysis and Restore Real Independence

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Kidney failure patients spend 12-15 hours weekly tethered to hospital dialysis machines, losing precious time with family, work opportunities, and basic life freedom. Revolutionary wearable kidney technology promises to change everything. Scientists have developed portable dialysis devices weighing just 1-3 kilograms that patients can wear while working, sleeping, or traveling. Early clinical trials show these…

Scientists Regenerate Eyes with Stem Cells Restoring Corneas and Full Vision in Patients
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Scientists Regenerate Eyes with Stem Cells Restoring Corneas and Full Vision in Patients

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Medical science just achieved what many thought impossible: regenerating damaged eyes and restoring vision using stem cells. Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear developed a revolutionary treatment called CALEC (cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cells) that takes healthy stem cells from one eye, grows them in a lab, and transplants them into severely damaged corneas. Recent…

Chocolate Milk Beats Energy Drinks for Post-Workout Recovery
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Chocolate Milk Beats Energy Drinks for Post-Workout Recovery

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts spend hundreds of dollars each year on fancy sports drinks and energy beverages. Marketing campaigns promise faster recovery, better performance, and superior hydration. Recent research from Shahid Sadoughi University reveals a surprising truth: regular chocolate milk outperforms most commercial sports drinks for post-exercise recovery. Scientists analyzed 12 studies involving 150 participants…