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Are midnight munchies harming your brain? Experts explain the risks

From poor sleep quality to next-day mental fog, experts say late-night eating can quietly interfere with the brain's natural recovery and performance

Eating less and still gaining weight? Doctors explain the hidden reasons

Experts explain how under-eating, skipped meals, hormonal imbalance, stress and metabolic slowdown can push the body into survival mode and make losing weight harder over time

Nearly 40% of cancer cases linked to preventable risks, shows new study

A WHO-led study across 185 countries reveals that nearly four in ten cancers are linked to avoidable risks, reinforcing the importance of prevention-focused policies

Massive global study rewrites what we know about Type 2 diabetes biology

A large global genetics study shows Type 2 diabetes is driven by complex, tissue-specific biology across organs and populations, challenging blood-focused research and treatment strategies

No more jet lag? Scientists make pill to reset body's internal clock fast

Scientists have identified an oral compound that resets the body's internal clock in mice, cutting jet lag recovery time almost in half and offering a new approach to circadian health

Centre mandates drug cos to submit post-approval changes for new drugs

Draft amendment seeks mandatory reporting of manufacturing and quality changes to drug regulator

How high blood pressure can quietly damage your eyes and affect vision

Often symptomless at first, hypertension-related eye damage can become permanent. Specialists explain how blood pressure affects vision and why routine eye checks matter

Why ultra-processed foods are being compared to cigarettes in new study

Drawing parallels with tobacco products, researchers warn that ultra-processed foods may be fuelling preventable disease and should not be treated as just another dietary choice

How untreated thyroid disorders can affect a baby's growth and development

Experts explain how delayed diagnosis of thyroid disorders during pregnancy can disrupt brain development, growth and vision, with effects that may surface long after birth

Global aid cuts may threaten health gains worldwide, warns Lancet study

Global funding cuts could undo decades of health progress in India and other countries, putting millions of lives at risk by 2030

Is desk life the new danger? How office jobs are raising cancer risk

On World Cancer Day, doctors warn that long sitting hours, stress, poor sleep and processed diets linked to desk jobs may be increasing cancer risk among professionals in their 30s and 40s

Thar desert dust storms may be bringing disease-linked bacteria to Himalayas

Dust storms from western India can ferry disease-linked bacteria to the Eastern Himalayas, reshaping mountain air and raising public health concerns, a new Indian study shows

Why returning to 'normal life' after cancer isn't medically simple

World Cancer Day 2026: Being declared cancer-free does not always mean full recovery, as oncologists explain why life after cancer often involves lasting physical, mental and emotional effects

Human trials for Japan-developed Nipah vaccine set to begin in April

A Nipah vaccine developed at the University of Tokyo is set to enter human trials in April, as India reports fresh cases of the deadly virus that currently has no approved treatment

World Cancer Day 2026: Theme explained, history, and why awareness matters

World Cancer Day 2026 marks February 4 with the theme 'United by Unique', tracing the day's history and underlining why prevention, screening and equitable access to cancer care matter worldwide

Prefer late nights? Study links late bedtimes to heart disease risk

Late-night routines may quietly affect heart health, with researchers finding higher cardiovascular risk among people who prefer staying up late

Natco Pharma gets US health regulator's nod for generic cancer drug

The company has received tentative approval for Erdafitinib in strengths of 3 mg, 4mg, and 5 mg, the drug firm said in a regulatory filing

Can a simple paper bag help calm anxiety?Aiims-trained neurologist explains

Anxiety and panic attacks often cause rapid breathing. Expert explains how a simple paper bag method may help slow breathing and reduce distress in the moment

Social media fuels rising mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among teens

Social networks exploit young people's vulnerability and actually help boost certain disorders that they are prone to

How mental health has changed in baby boomers, Gen X across their adulthood

In both cohorts, mental health was generally at its best during a person's 30s; but, from middle age, average levels of psychological distress began to increase