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How 2025 marked a turning point for health science and innovation

From GLP-1 drugs and personalised cancer vaccines to longevity experiments and regenerative therapies, 2025 marked a year when scientific breakthroughs reshaped healthcare and medicine

10 studies that redefined what healthy living means for Indians in 2025

From overuse of antibiotics to effects of air pollution, these 10 studies prompted people to make their health and lifestyle choices in 2025

Men's brains drain faster with age than women's, new research suggests

New research shows men's brains shrink faster structurally with age, but scientists say this does not explain why women account for most Alzheimer's cases, pointing to deeper biological factors

What really works for ADHD: Pills, therapy and what global evidence shows

The largest-ever review of ADHD treatments finds medicines work best in the short term, CBT helps adults, and long-term answers remain missing, forcing families and doctors to weigh benefits against h

What is Crohn's disease? Doctors explain symptoms, causes and care

Often mistaken for acidity or stress, Crohn's disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that can damage the gut if ignored; doctors explain symptoms, causes and long-term management

Cold waves and your health: Doctors warn of 5 major winter health risks

Extreme cold affects breathing, circulation, immunity and mental health. Experts break down the five major risks linked to cold waves and practical steps to stay safe

Is stress driving compulsive porn use in India? What a Nimhans study found

A Nimhans study links anxiety, stress to problematic pornography use in Indian adults, highlighting early exposure, compulsive patterns and need to address coping and mental health, not just behaviour

What happens to the body if you don't drink enough water in winters?

Feeling tired, dry or foggy this winter? Doctors reveal how inadequate hydration in cold weather disrupts circulation, digestion and immunity

Why does belly fat rise after 30 even when diet and workouts stay same?

Why does belly fat creep up after 30 even if nothing has changed? A California-based gastroenterologist trained at Aiims explains the science behind it and what can help reverse it

Central lab confirms avian flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha, Kottayam

Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani said test results from a central laboratory have confirmed the outbreak in both districts

From fibremaxxing to GLP-1s: What were India's top health trends in 2025?

From fibremaxxing and longevity clinics to GLP-1 drugs, AI hospitals and workplace mental health, 2025 reshaped how India talks about prevention, ageing and wellbeing

Why men in Delhi breathe more toxic air than women, a five-year study finds

A five-year Delhi study finds men absorb up to 1.4 times more particulate pollution than women, mainly due to outdoor time and larger lung volumes, with walking and commutes sharply raising doses

Novo gets US nod for Wegovy pill, eyes January launch in obesity market

Novo will start selling the pill, the first of the blockbuster GLP-1 class, in the US in early January, the company said in a statement Monday

Pollution linked to rise in breathlessness, chest infections: Ficci chief

Dr Harsh Mahajan said cases of chest pain, breathlessness, and allergies have risen significantly, though it is unclear whether the primary cause is air pollution or temperature

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput share small habits that keep their kids healthy

Actor Shahid Kapoor and wife Mira reveal how consistency, family involvement and simple food practices shape their children's everyday health

How fatherhood helped Ed Sheeran lose 14 kg and transform his health

Fatherhood, not fame, became the turning point in Ed Sheeran's health journey, prompting gradual lifestyle changes that improved both his physical and mental wellbeing

Why Christmas and New Year might be the most risky days for your heart

Cardiologists caution that winter physiology and festive lifestyle changes make year-end celebrations a high-risk period for the heart

Mounjaro and the brain: Why cravings fade at first, then return later

A rare brain-recording study found tirzepatide briefly muted activity linked to 'food noise'; months later the signals and intrusive thoughts returned, hinting at limits to its effect

No gym or regular routine? Here's how to stay fit over the holiday break

There is evidence even five minutes or less of high-intensity interval training - where you work hard for 30 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds - can still improve cardio fitness

Beyond being well: Teens and Gen Z redefine what it means to be healthy

A generation ago, friendship, beauty, community and dating mattered but weren't seen as "health". Today, these social and personal dimensions are increasingly viewed as integral to being healthy