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8 Medications Many Chronic-Condition Patients Still Use Despite Updated Safety Guidance

Managing a chronic illness often means taking medication for years, sometimes even decades. While many prescriptions remain highly effective and necessary, updated safety guidance has caused doctors and pharmacists to rethink how certain drugs should be used long term. Millions of patients still rely on these medications because they control…

Budget and the Bees · May 14

After mass layoffs, Oracle pulls campus offers at IITs & NITs

US tech giant Oracle has rescinded dozens of job offers extended to students at premier Indian engineering institutes, including IITs and NITs. This development, impacting both full-time and internship roles, has caused major anxiety among students as the placement season nears its end amidst a slow tech hiring market.

The Economic Times · May 14

Quote of the day by German philosopher Walter Benjamin: “In the end, we get older, we kill everyone who loves us through the worries we give them, through the troubled tenderness we inspire in them, and the fears we ceaselessly cause.”

Some quotes comfort people instantly. Others leave readers unsettled for a while because they touch emotions most people usually avoid discussing openly. This quote by Walter Benjamin belongs firmly in the second category.

The Times of India · May 14

Taiwan Officials On Edge as Trump Prepares to Discuss Arms Sales With China: Report

President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is being watched with anxiety in Taipei, where officials fear Taiwan's security could become part of a broader negotiation involving trade and U.S.-China relations.

International Business Times · May 13

The smart way to survive a surprise HR meeting; here's exactly what to say, and what to never admit

A vague HR calendar invite sparked widespread anxiety among employees, with many sharing stories of disciplinary actions, layoffs, or uncomfortable ambushes. The uncertainty surrounding the meeting's purpose, especially when a manager refused to clarify, amplified fears. Advice centered on staying calm, listening carefully, and avoiding emotional reactions, as HR's primary…

The Economic Times · May 13

Rita Ora's 'severe' anxiety left feet and fingers numb when she first met British royal

Rita Ora's feet and fingers went numb when she first met King Charles in 2016, due to the pop star suffering from "severe" anxiety at the time.

BANG Premier · May 13

Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Perhaps we make too much of what is wrong and too little of…’ - Why you must remain hopeful in difficult times, explained by the longest-reigning monarch in British history

Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II suggests that dwelling too much on what is wrong in life can deepen negativity, as she once reflected in 1974. She emphasized that gloom tends to feed upon itself, making difficult times feel even heavier. Her message highlights the need to maintain…

The Economic Times · May 13

Why Did Rukmini Cover Her Entire Forehead With Sindoor?

In many paintings and temple idols, devotees often notice one striking detail about Goddess Rukmini her forehead completely covered in deep red sindoor. But very few people know the emotional and spiritual story hidden behind it. This was not just a symbol of marriage. According to a powerful legend, that…

MyLifeXP · May 13

After years of anxiety, I made one change to my workout to stress less – and it worked

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: Research suggests that 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise weekly can cause a long-term reduction in your baseline levels of stress. Lydia Spencer-Elliott puts it to the test and sees if her mood rises as her heart rate does

The Independent UK · May 13

Why finding the right words for feelings could help ease anxiety, study

People with higher levels of autistic traits may be more likely to cope with anxiety caused by uncertainty by putting their emotions into words, a new study finds.

Euronews · May 13