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Diet, screen time drive decline in mental health among India's youth: Study

A global study finds India's young adults scoring far below older generations on mental health, with rising consumption of ultra-processed food and increasing screen exposure emerging as key risks

PM to launch nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on Feb 28 from Ajmer

The HPV vaccination is voluntary and obtaining consent from the parent or guardian is mandatory before vaccination of girls, the letter underscored

Is your focus fading? Study links short videos to attention decline

Researchers report that excessive short-video viewing is associated with poorer executive control, highlighting risks to attention and impulse regulation

Living in a body that locks up: Understanding stiff-person syndrome

Often misdiagnosed as anxiety or back pain, stiff-person syndrome can take years to detect. A neurologist breaks down causes and therapies

Babies exposed to 42 'forever chemicals' before birth, warns study

A new US study detects 42 PFAS compounds in umbilical cord blood, including hidden chemicals missed by routine tests. With no specific monitoring system in India, should we be worried?

Study explains why women experience longer-lasting chronic pain

Researchers uncover a biological pathway linking immune cells and hormones, shedding light on why women often experience prolonged chronic pain

Gastroenterologist lists 5 everyday foods that may help lower cancer risk

From purple sweet potatoes to beans, a California-based gastroenterologist highlights five foods that may help reduce inflammation and support cancer prevention

Anxiety in teenagers linked to excess free sugar intake, study suggests

The results of the study showed a significant positive association: teenagers who consumed high amounts of sugary drinks had 34 per cent higher odds of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder

Forgiveness takes effort, but studies show it may help you thrive

The hopeful news is that forgiveness is not a rare trait but a skill that, like a muscle, can be strengthened with practice

'First-night effect': Why it's hard to sleep when you're somewhere new

From an evolutionary perspective, lighter sleep or more frequent awakenings when we're somewhere new may be protective, allowing us to detect potential threats

'Picky eating starts in womb': Here's how to expand your child's palate

People are born liking the taste of sweet and disliking the taste of bitter. These traits are thought to be protective in that they can help drive someone toward sources of calories

Green vs brown coconut water: Which one is actually healthier for you?

As coconuts mature from green to brown, their sugar levels, electrolyte balance and metabolic impact shift, and doctors explain which version suits your health needs better

Free HPV vaccination may sharply cut India's cervical cancer burden

Public-health experts say India's free HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls could significantly lower cervical cancer cases and deaths, but warn success hinges on strong screening and sustained execu

Centre to roll out free HPV vaccine drive for 14-year-old girls nationwide

India will launch a nationwide, free and voluntary HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls, using Gardasil under strict quality norms, as part of efforts to eliminate cervical cancer

Tiny particles, big risks: The hidden threat of microplastics to fertility

As evidence grows, fertility specialists explore whether environmental plastic exposure may play a role in modern reproductive challenges

Madhya Pradesh's first govt obesity clinic starts at Indore's MY Hospital

This is the first such facility of its kind in the state's government sector

One nasal spray vaccine may shield against colds, flu and allergies: Study

Early findings show a nasal spray vaccine may strengthen lung immunity against diverse pathogens, though human trials are still needed

China study claims stem cell therapy reversed type 2 diabetes in patient

Researchers report the first successful reversal of type 2 diabetes using stem cells, restoring natural insulin production and offering hope beyond lifelong insulin dependence

Why some people wake up with foreign accent: Rare brain condition explained

It sounds like fiction, but it's real: Foreign Accent Syndrome can make people sound foreign overnight, without travel or language learning, due to subtle changes in brain function

India's 1st childhood cancer survivor registry shows 94.5% survival: Study

The Indian Childhood Cancer Survivorship (C2S) study, initiated in 2016, is among the world's first registry from a resource-limited setting, researchers said