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🌧️ Southwest Monsoon 2026 Update 🌴 IMD forecasts the onset of Southwest Monsoon over Kerala around 26th May 2026 (± 4 days). The operational forecast has shown high accuracy over the past 21 years. ☔ Stay tuned for timely weather updates and monsoon progress across the country. #Monsoon2026 #SouthwestMonsoon #KeralaMonsoon #IMD #WeatherUpdate #MonsoonForecast #Mausam @PMOIndia @moesgoi @Ravi_MoES @DrJitendraSingh @ndmaindia @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @PIB_India @mygovindia

I donated around 60 litres of breast milk to the government hospital in Hyderabad and Chennai during my first year of post partum!! Why does it matter? Just 100ml of donor milk can feed a tiny 1kg baby for several days. This donation could potentially support dozens of infants in the NICU. Donating is safe, screened, and desperately needed. Many NICU babies don't have immediate access to their mother's own milk due to medical complications. Donor milk acts as a vital bridge, providing immunity and nutrition during those critical first days. It serves as a bridge for mothers whose milk may be delayed due to stress, illness,malnutrition or premature birth.  Donor human milk is proven to significantly reduce the incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (a life-threatening gut condition) in premature infants!!! Check your local govt hospital to see how you can help! #MilkBank #SavingLives #MaternalHealth

@SWRRLY Reserved passengers finding difficulty to board Trn No 16315 at KJM due to local commuters clogging the entrances till Bangarapet Jn. This is happening regularly. Pls add additional unreserved coaches till Bangarapet to resolve this issue. Cc : @AshwiniVaishnaw

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Coffee is one of the only drinks with strong evidence that benefits the liver. Here's what decades of research actually says about how to drink it right: Coffee genuinely lowers liver disease risk. Meta-analyses show regular drinkers have about 35% lower risk of significant liver fibrosis and nearly 50% lower risk of liver cancer compared with non-drinkers. Aim for 2–3 cups a day, minimum. The effect is dose-dependent. The Hepatology socities such as AASLD and EASL says 3 or more cups daily is reasonable for liver benefit, if you tolerate it. Caffeinated works better than decaf. But decaf still helps. Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors that drive liver scarring. Decaf lowers chronic liver disease risk too, just by a smaller margin (UK Biobank, n=494,585). The target dose: ~300 mg caffeine/day, or 3 cups. Fibrosis protection kicks in around the 75th percentile of intake, roughly 308 mg caffeine, or 2.25 cup equivalents, per day - the AASLD 2023 advises 3+ cups for liver benefit. What a "cup" actually means One standard cup = 240 ml (8 oz), not a 60 ml tiny Indian "cup." A 240 ml filter coffee has ~95–165 mg caffeine. A single espresso shot (30 ml) has only ~60–75 mg. Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:15 to 1:17. For filter/drip/pour-over: 15 g of ground coffee to 250 ml water. This is the standard brewing ratio and gives clean extraction of chlorogenic acids and caffeine. Choose medium roast, not dark. Medium roast has significantly higher chlorogenic acid (CGAs) content than dark roast. Dark roasting thermally degrades CGAs, the main antioxidant doing liver work. Arabica beats Robusta. Arabica beans are richer in CGAs and polyphenols, the antioxidants doing most of the liver-protective work. A note here: Arabica for polyphenols, Robusta for caffeine. Arabica (1.5% caffeine) has more CGAs and polyphenols. Robusta (2.7% caffeine) has more caffeine but a cruder phenolic profile. A 70:30 Arabica-Robusta blend is a reasonable compromise. Water temperature: 92–96°C. Just off a rolling boil. Too hot (>96°C) burns the grounds and extracts bitter compounds; too cool (<90°C) under-extracts CGAs and caffeine. Grind size matters. Medium grind (table-salt texture) for filter/drip. Coarse for French press. Fine for espresso. Brew time: 3–4 minutes for pour-over, 4 minutes for French press, 25–30 seconds for espresso. Filtered coffee is the safest daily choice. Paper filters trap cafestol and kahweol, naturally present plant diterpenes that raise LDL cholesterol if consumed daily in large amounts. Pour-over (V60, Kalita, Melitta) or drip machines with paper filters give you CGAs and caffeine without the cholesterol penalty. Espresso and French press: fine, but not unlimited. They retain more polyphenols but also more diterpenes (so more chances of increased lipids). Great occasionally; don't make them your 5-cups-a-day default if you have high cholesterol or heart disease. South Indian filter coffee: acceptable, with caveats. The metal filter does not remove diterpenes as well as paper, so limit to 1–2 cups/day if you have dyslipidemia. The decoction itself is rich in CGAs. Use less sugar. Skip condensed milk. BUT ULTIMATE: Drink it black. Or close to it. Sugar, syrups, flavored creamers and whipped cream cancel the liver benefit, especially if you already have fatty liver, diabetes, or obesity. Skim milk or unsweetened plant milk is fine. Instant coffee: still works. UK Biobank (n=494,585) showed instant coffee drinkers had similar reductions in chronic liver disease as ground coffee drinkers. Not as potent, but far better than no coffee. Cold brew: underrated for the liver. Medium roast + coarse grind + 6–7 hours at room temperature extracts CGAs and caffeine efficiently with lower bitterness. pH and CGA content are comparable to hot brew. Timing. Spread across the day. one at breakfast, one mid-morning, one early afternoon. Stop by 2 pm if you have insomnia. It helps across almost every major liver disease. Evidence supports benefit in fatty liver (MASLD), alcohol-related liver disease, hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The mechanism isn't magic, it's chemistry. Chlorogenic acid cuts oxidative stress and liver fat. Caffeine inhibits stellate cell activation (that promotes scarring or fibrosis). Melanoidins and polyphenols reduce inflammation. Who should go easy. Pregnancy, children, those with uncontrolled heart rate and rhythmn issues (arrhythmias), panic disorder, or insomnia. And no, coffee does not undo a bad diet or bad choice - such as alcohol, herbal supplement or that Ayurvedic "liver tonic." Sources: Modi et al., Hepatology 2010; Kennedy et al., BMC Public Health 2021 (UK Biobank); Fuller & Rao, Sci Rep 2017; AASLD MASLD Clinical Care Pathway 2023; EASL 2016 CPG, Frontiers in Nutrition 2026 (Italian coffee cohort).

The liver's best friend is the muscle. Your liver listens to your muscles. Every type of movement has a different dose and a different benefit, all backed by trials. Here's the playbook, for you to include in your routine, whichever helps you maintain consistency. Brisk walking The most accessible liver medicine there is. 150 min/week cuts liver fat by ≥30% on MRI, and every extra 1,000 daily steps lowers your risk of developing fatty liver by ~12% (UK Biobank Study, 91,000 people). Moderate-intensity cardio (MICT) Steady jogging, cycling, or swimming at a "can talk, can't sing" pace. 30–45 min, 3–5 days a week for 12 weeks reduces liver fat by 2–4% (absolute) and drops liver inflammation (enzyme levels) significantly - even without weight loss. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Short hard bursts - e.g., 4 minutes at 85–95% max heart rate, 3 min easy, repeated 4 times. In 12 weeks it cuts liver fat by 16–37%, improves heart function, and matches steady cardio in half the time. Sprint interval training (SIT) Even shorter, even harder - sessions under 15 minutes. 6 weeks reduces intrahepatic triglycerides by 12% and visceral fat by 17% in men with fatty liver (MASLD). Biggest liver benefit for the smallest time spent. Resistance / strength training Weights or bodyweight - squats, presses, rows, pulldowns. 3 sets, 3 times a week, 40–45 min. Reduces liver fat independent of weight loss, uniquely lowers liver enzyme, and is the single most important exercise for cirrhosis patients to prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia). Combined aerobic + resistance The gold standard. Network meta-analyses rank this combination as #1 for improving triglycerides, LDL, and total cholesterol in patients with fatty liver (MASLD) - better than either alone. If you only pick one strategy, pick this one. Yoga (Hatha / Surya Namaskar) - these are not classical Yoga, but modernized versions. For example: Surya Namaskar was developed into its current 12-posture sequence in the early 20th century, largely by the Raja of Aundh and later popularized by T. Krishnamacharya. T. Krishnamacharya also modernized classical Hatha Yoga into its globally known "dynamic" form. Classical Yoga is not useful for liver health as it is not aerobic. Plus classical Yoga is pseudoscientific in its principles of practice. That said, 8-12 weeks of Asanas like Surya Namaskar, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Paschimottanasana, Naukasana - 3 sessions/week improves liver tests, insulin resistance, and fatty liver grade - especially in patients with type 2 diabetes plus fatty liver disease. Pilates and core work 8 weeks of Pilates reduces body weight, body fat, liver enzymes, and liver fat on ultrasound. A joint-friendly option for people who can't run or lift heavy. Tai Chi / Qigong Low-impact mind-body movement, 30–60 min, 3 times a week. Improves glucose control, insulin sensitivity, and balance/ stability, muscle tone. Gentle enough for older patients, those with early decompensated cirrhosis, or people with poor cardiorespiratory fitness. Exercise in cirrhosis Even advanced liver disease responds well to exercise treatment! Combined aerobic + resistance training cuts serious events (death, major complications) from 12.3% to 5.6% in randomized trials, and prevents the muscle wasting that drives death events in cirrhosis patients. So make physical activity your number one preference to maintain liver health and reduce liver disease.

Today is World Liver Day 2026. Here are 8 things your liver actually wants you to know. 1 There is no such thing as a "liver detox." Your liver runs phase I and II detoxification 24/7 on its own. No juice cleanse, no milk thistle, no herbal detox speeds this up. In fact several have caused liver injury - the opposite of the claim. 2 Alcohol has no safe dose. Liver harm begins from the first drink. The old "moderate drinking is protective" myth came from flawed studies contaminated by abstainer bias - now debunked by Mendelian randomization. Zero ml is best. 3 "Natural" supplements are now a leading cause of acute liver failure. Ashwagandha. Green tea extract. Garcinia. Kratom. High-dose turmeric. Giloy/Tinospora. They dominate drug-induced liver injury registries across India, the US, and Europe. Natural ≠ safe. 4 Coffee is genuinely liver-protective. 2–3 cups/day (caffeinated or decaf) lowers the risk of fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. One of the very few dietary interventions with real, replicated evidence. 5 Fatty liver (MASLD) now affects ~1 in 3 adults worldwide. A 7–10% body-weight loss: • clears Liver fat • reduces inflammation • can regress early fibrosis No approved drug currently beats this. Your plate and feet are the first-line therapy. 6 Sugar-sweetened drinks independently cause fatty liver. Fructose is metabolized almost entirely by the liver - straight into fat. One daily soda raises MASLD risk even after adjusting for total calories. Lesser is better. 7 Get vaccinated against hepatitis B. Get screened for HBV and HCV at least once in your lifetime. HBV vaccine prevents >95% of chronic infection, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Hepatitis C is curable in 8-12 weeks with >95% success - but most carriers don't know they have it. 8 Exercise protects the liver independent of weight loss. 150 min/week moderate OR 75 min vigorous activity reduces liver fat and stiffness - even when the scale doesn't move. Movement is "medicine". 🫂 PS: we also need a liver emoji

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We're about halfway through SSTV Series 31 - just over 50 hours left to catch images. So far more than 1,500 captures have been submitted! If you are struggling with Doppler shift, there is a spreadsheet on the FAQ page at ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/ that can help you out.

Don't let your dreams be derailed by fake universities. ❌ UGC has identified institutions operating illegally and offering fake ‘degrees’. Don't waste your precious time and money! ⏰ Before applying anywhere, always check the UGC list of recognised universities. Also, check the list of fake universities: ugc.gov.in. Be aware! Invest in your future with a legitimate qualification. Read the UGC Letter: ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/657944… #UGC #FakeUniversityAwareness

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Could excessive screen time be doing more than just affecting your sleep? Emerging research points to links between digital overuse, poor sleep cycles, inflammation and even accelerated brain ageing, making mindful screen habits more important than ever. Read the story. Take the scientific psychological assessment of your digital habits: toi.in/digitalhealtht… #LetsDStress #TheTimesofIndia #DigitalWellbeing #ScreenAddiction #BrainHealth

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@theliverdoc Congratulations Doctor! Placed the order and eagerly waiting for the book to be released.

2/2 "In The Liver Doctor, Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, expert hepatologist and one of India’s most vocal advocates of science-led medicine, tells us the fascinating story of the least understood, most indispensable and only self-regenerating organ in the human body—the liver. With the searing precision of a scientist, the empathy of a doctor who witnesses the fragility of the human body every day and the dogged curiosity of a detective, Dr Philips dives into ancient myths and legends through various cultures, the annals of history as well as his own deeply personal encounters from his life as a doctor, taking his readers on a wondrous journey where belief collides with data and hope is tested against prognosis. In the end, The Liver Doctor becomes a treatise on the history and evolution of medical science itself - one that will leave you informed and poignantly unsettled, long after the last page is turned." Pre-orders are open now The Liver Doctor : Stories of Love, Loss and Regeneration - amzn.in/d/0duTenmW

1/2 Dear Friends, I never wanted to become a doctor. I always wanted to write and tell stories. And yet, over the years, medicine gave me the most extraordinary stories I could never have imagined - stories that lived in hospital corridors, outpatient rooms and inside terrifying ICUs; in the trembling hands of a father carrying his jaundiced daughter, in the silence between a prognosis spoken and a family's world shattered. Today, I am proud and deeply moved to announce my first book, The Liver Doctor: Stories of Love, Loss and Regeneration, published by @HarperCollinsIN . This book is where my two worlds finally collide. My childhood love for writing and telling stories. And my adultdhood, as a medical doctor. Through the lives of real patients and their families - their courage, their grief, their impossible choices - I tell the story of the most misunderstood, most indispensable, and only self-regenerating organ in the human body: the liver. But this is not just a medical book. It is a journey through ancient myth and modern science, through Prometheus and Wilson's disease, through Mesopotamian clay tablets and liver transplant waiting lists, through the history of healing itself. I wrote it for doctors, so they may remember why they chose this life. I wrote it for patients and families, so they may know when to fight and when to find peace. I wrote it for myself, to make peace with what I have lost and what I will lose. This book shoulders that one truth I have learned in all my years at the clinical bedside: I did not become a doctor to help people cheat death, but to help them understand it. This book is my offering - to medicine, to storytelling, and to you. Lose yourself in these pages, as I have. Pre-orders are open now The Liver Doctor : Stories of Love, Loss and Regeneration - amzn.in/d/0duTenmW

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