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Parliamentary panel pulls up HealthMin over drug scheme funding gaps
Panel flags funding discontinuity in drug regulation scheme, urges swift SSDRS 2.0 approval and decentralisation of medical device clearances to ease bottlenecks and improve oversight
 "Parliamentary panel pulls up HealthMin over drug scheme funding gaps")
What it means to be well: Study outlines six pillars of mental well-being
The study identifies key pillars of mental well-being, showing it is shaped by how we think, function and connect rather than just how happy we feel
 "What it means to be well: Study outlines six pillars of mental well-being")
Restarting your workouts every few weeks? Here's what's really going wrong
If you feel stuck in a loop of falling off track and restarting plans, experts explain how behavioural patterns, emotional triggers, and mindset shifts can help you stay consistent
 "Restarting your workouts every few weeks? Here's what's really going wrong")
Liver disease cases rise to 1.3 billion globally in 2023: Lancet study
Researchers also found that regions such as North Africa and West Asia had disproportionately higher rates of MASLD than other regions
 "Liver disease cases rise to 1.3 billion globally in 2023: Lancet study")
Hormonal imbalance, fertility issues rising among women in 20s: Experts
PCOS alone is estimated to affect nearly one in five women of reproductive age in India, according to various epidemiological studies
 "Hormonal imbalance, fertility issues rising among women in 20s: Experts")
Relying on AI for health advice? Study finds 80% early diagnoses go wrong
New research highlights serious gaps in AI-led diagnosis, with chatbots missing most early cases but performing better as clinical details increase
 "Relying on AI for health advice? Study finds 80% early diagnoses go wrong")
Metformin may offer exercise-like benefits in prostate cancer: New study
Researchers say metformin may mimic some exercise benefits in prostate cancer patients, helping manage metabolism and fatigue, though it cannot replace physical activity
 "Metformin may offer exercise-like benefits in prostate cancer: New study")
Heat exhaustion can feel like fatigue: Warning signs you should not ignore
What feels like simple tiredness could signal heat exhaustion, and recognising early symptoms can help prevent serious complications and life-threatening heatstroke during extreme summer conditions
 "Heat exhaustion can feel like fatigue: Warning signs you should not ignore")
Why is genetic screening before marriage essential for better family health
Experts say premarital genetic screening can help couples identify hidden risks and make informed decisions, reducing the burden of inherited disorders in future generations
 "Why is genetic screening before marriage essential for better family health")
Thinking of Botox before 30? What doctors say about benefits and risks
As Botox gains popularity among people in their 20s, experts examine whether early use truly prevents ageing and explain who may benefit, potential risks, and when it is best avoided
 "Thinking of Botox before 30? What doctors say about benefits and risks")
Study finds marriage prevent cancer, highlights role of social support
According to study, men who had never married were about 70% more likely to develop cancer while women who had never married were about 85% more likely to develop cancer
 "Study finds marriage prevent cancer, highlights role of social support")
Delayed surgical therapy limits Parkinson's treatment results: Experts
DBS, a well-established surgical therapy for Parkinson's, is recommended for carefully selected patients who respond poorly to levodopa, the most effective medicine for managing the disease
 "Delayed surgical therapy limits Parkinson's treatment results: Experts")
Gym workouts turn into high-stakes fitness races as demand surges
From gyms to race arenas, fitness enthusiasts are embracing high-intensity competitions like Hyrox and Yoddha, turning workouts into social, high-stakes experiences
 "Gym workouts turn into high-stakes fitness races as demand surges")
From treatment to trend, slimming drug boom sparks misuse concerns
Doctors caution against cosmetic misuse of GLP-1 drugs as cheaper generics boost access, raising risks of unsupervised use and short-term weight-loss trends
 "From treatment to trend, slimming drug boom sparks misuse concerns")
Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best
Eat, move, and rest in sync with your menstrual cycle as experts share simple ways to support hormonal shifts and reduce discomfort
 "Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best")
The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?
Understanding your fibre needs goes beyond guidelines. Experts reveal how to tailor intake for better digestion and long-term health
 "The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?")
Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control
New research reveals a molecular "on-off switch" for sperm production, allowing body to temporarily halt sperm production and fully regain it once the treatment is discontinued
 "Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control")
Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth
The idea that humans use just 10% of their brain has persisted for decades; but, is it true?
 "Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth")
What happens in brain during deja vu? Experts decode memory glitch
Experts explain how deja vu arises from brief memory glitches in the brain, why it is usually harmless, and when frequent episodes could signal something serious
 "What happens in brain during deja vu? Experts decode memory glitch")
WHO revises opioid treatment guidelines to prevent overdose deaths
As opioid-related deaths remain a major public health concern, WHO has updated its guidance on treatment and overdose prevention
 "WHO revises opioid treatment guidelines to prevent overdose deaths")