With obesity rising across age groups, World Obesity Day 2026 calls for global action, better policies and a shift away from stigma to protect long-term health
World Obesity Day: Is weight loss after 60 always healthy? Doctors explain who benefits, when it can backfire, and why strength, mobility and nutrition may matter more than the scale
A new global report places India second worldwide for children living with overweight and obesity and warns that rising BMI levels could trigger early hypertension, heart diseases
The latest global analysis shows breast cancer cases rising fastest in lower-income nations, while India records a dramatic increase in both incidence and mortality
Specialists explain how everyday earphone use, particularly at high volumes, is leading to early-onset hearing problems among people in their twenties and thirties
A new study shows that tweaking natural killer cells and briefly treating them with a cancer drug helped them destroy blood cancer cells more effectively in lab and animal tests
From rinsing eyes correctly to spotting warning signs, specialists explain the immediate steps you must take if Holi colours accidentally enter your eyes
Scientists have found that disrupted circadian rhythms may keep the brain alert at night, preventing the mental disengagement needed to fall and stay asleep
Psychiatrists explain why emotional maturity in love, not just chemistry or compatibility, may be the strongest predictor of long-term relationship stability and mental wellbeing
Often dismissed as simple restlessness, Restless Leg Syndrome can disrupt sleep, affect mental health and raise heart risks. Experts explain symptoms, causes and treatment
A new study reveals how polyamines such as spermidine alter protein synthesis in cancer cells, separating their healthy ageing effects from their tumour-promoting potential
A US-based gastroenterologist warns that while GLP-1 drugs help shed kilos, they may also reduce lean muscle mass if not paired with strength training and adequate protein intake
A psychotherapist explains how lack of closure keeps the stress cycle active, disrupts sleep, affects immunity, and why true acceptance must come from within
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
Once considered impossible, blood group mismatch no longer means kidney transplants cannot happen, as new immune therapies and kidney swap programmes improve outcomes
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some personality disorders, including borderline and narcissistic personality disorder, tend to attract less empathy and more suspicion
