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Does music help you study better or split your brain's attention in half?

Fact-check Friday: Students often turn to classical music to boost focus, but does it really help? Experts explain how music interacts with the brain, mood, and cognitive capacity during study time

India's 'Mounjaro brides': Weight-loss injections enter pre-wedding prep

Many marriages are still arranged by families, often accompanied by expectations around physical appearance and financial status, which is driving a growing demand for weight-loss solutions

Lymphatic massages: Helpful therapy or just another wellness trend?

As lymphatic massage gains popularity experts say it has specific medical uses but caution against claims of detox weight loss and one size fits all benefits

What high-functioning autism really looks like in everyday work life

Behind calm conversations and routine work lies a constant effort as professionals on the autism spectrum adapt mask and manage invisible social and sensory challenges daily

Suboptimal diets linked to 4 million heart deaths worldwide in 2023

A global study reveals how everyday diet choices, including low intake of whole foods and high sodium consumption, are contributing to millions of heart disease deaths worldwide

World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Moving from awareness to acceptance

This World Autism Awareness day, the spotlight is on building inclusive systems that support autistic individuals in everyday life

A simple blood test may predict dementia risk decades before symptoms

A new study finds a blood biomarker, p-tau217, can signal dementia risk up to 25 years early, offering a crucial window for early detection, monitoring, and preventive interventions

How increased screen time is triggering a rise in computer vision syndrome

As screen time increases across work and leisure, experts highlight a growing wave of digital eye strain and related health issues

Hidden viral infections in children this season: What parents often miss

Doctors say changing symptom patterns are making viral infections in children harder to detect this season, with mild and unusual signs often going unnoticed until complications develop

Screen-free mealtime: Simple tips to help your child eat without a phone

Struggling to get your child off screens at the table? Expert explains the risks and share practical, easy ways to build better mealtime habits

American Heart Association urges people to favour plant-based proteins

It also suggested limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and replacing full fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy

AI health chatbots won't make you better at diagnosing yourself: Study

People who used chatbots were less likely to identify the correct condition than those who didn't. They were also no better at determining the right place to seek care

Eating at 7 pm vs 9 pm: Doctor explains how dinner timing affects your health

A gastroenterologist explains how eating earlier in the evening helps regulate blood sugar, sleep cycles, and metabolism, while late dinners can disrupt hormonal balance and digestion

Govt issues guidelines on GLP-1 drugs use, risks, and regulations

To prevent unauthorised sale, unsupervised use, and other malpractices, the Drug Controller of India has intensified its regulatory surveillance, warning that the drugs can lead to serious side effect

The 'sorted' trap: Why looking perfect online is quietly exhausting us

Behind the pressure to appear perfect online lies a quiet burnout, as experts unpack how curated identities fuel anxiety, self-doubt and a growing disconnect from real life

Smoking weed and tobacco accelerates brain shrinkage, say scientists

Researchers say cannabis and tobacco use is linked to reduced brain volume in key regions tied to emotions, memory, and movement, raising concerns about long-term brain health

Ovarian cysts and fibroids: What experts want every women to know

Many women develop ovarian cysts or fibroids without knowing. Experts share key differences, symptoms to watch for, and how early diagnosis can help prevent complications

Kimchi bacteria may help remove nanoplastics from the body: New study

Researchers found lactic acid bacteria from kimchi can trap nanoplastics and may help remove them from the body, opening up new possibilities for diet-based interventions

No gym needed: Even small movements have health benefits, say researchers

Many people do not consider housework a form of physical activity, but tasks like sweeping, mopping or vacuuming require sustained movement and engage multiple muscle groups

Not sick, not well: Why this hidden health gap may signal future disease

'Not sick, yet not well' is a grey zone affecting many; doctors decode why subtle symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, and low energy are often ignored until it's too late