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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nadda noted that the launch of the indigenously manufactured Td vaccine represents a concrete step towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in health and medicine

If rest does not refresh you and simple tasks feel overwhelming, you may be emotionally exhausted. Here's how burnout differs from laziness and what helps