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Your trusted source for science-backed news, expert insights, and practical guidance on health, wellness, and preventive care. In a world of rising lifestyle diseases, digital misinformation, and increasing focus on personal well-being, we bring you rigorously reported stories on nutrition, mental health, fitness, workplace wellness, and sustainable living. Whether you’re an individual, policymaker, or healthcare professional, Health with BS helps you make informed, healthier choices.

Do we really have microplastics in our organs, as some studies suggest?

From brains to blood, microplastics have been reported across the human body; now researchers warn that weak methods and contamination may be distorting the evidence and fuelling unnecessary fear

Updated On: Jan 20 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

'Victorian Disease' confirmed at Amazon UK warehouse, Union raises concern

Amazon says the TB cases are non-contagious, but unions are demanding the Coventry facility be shut until stronger safety measures are put in place

Updated On: Jan 20 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Why keeping a regular sleep schedule matters as much as hours slept

Circadian rhythm makes up a roughly 24-hour internal clock that governs sleep-wake cycle as well as ebbs and flows of hormones, metabolism, cardiovascular function, immune system, appetite and mood

Updated On: Jan 20 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

How altered bile acids may influence chronic kidney disease progression

Scientists find how changes in bile acids linked to gut bacteria may signal advancing chronic kidney disease, pointing to a possible link between gut metabolism and kidney decline

Updated On: Jan 20 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

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Rising scabies cases across the UK raise fresh public health concerns

Once considered a disease of the past, scabies is affecting more people in the UK, with doctors highlighting how stigma and delayed treatment are worsening outbreaks

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Budget 2026: Why more medical seats alone can't fix India's healthcare

As medical seats expand, experts urge Budget 2026 to prioritise faculty hiring, better training and infrastructure to secure India's healthcare workforce

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

How stress changes your face: What's 'cortisol face' and how to reverse it

When stress lingers, cortisol nudges the body to hold on to salt and water, redistributes fat, and stirs up inflammation

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

Why your takeaway coffee cup could be hidden source of microplastics intake

A new study warns that hot takeaway coffees served in plastic cups may release thousands of microplastic fragments, raising fresh questions about everyday plastic exposure

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

How hydrotherapy is helping Archana Puran Singh manage a rare pain disorder

From easing stiffness to improving circulation, hydrotherapy is becoming an important part of comprehensive care for people living with chronic pain

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Zone Zero fitness: Why ultra-low-intensity exercise is trending globally

As burnout rises and consistency drops, gentle, everyday movement in Zone Zero training challenges the 'no pain, no gain' mindset

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Your shoes may be damaging your knees and back more than you realise daily

From barefoot trends to cushioned trainers, doctor explains how footwear affects your knees, hips and spine, and what kind of shoes actually reduce joint wear over time

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Budget 2026: With under 2% of GDP, India's health spending lags global norms

India's public health spending remains below 2% of GDP, far lower than global standards and middle-income peers. As disease burdens rise, experts ask if underfunding health is now an economic risk

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

India's diabetes burden hits 90 million as lifestyle shifts reshape health

India now has 90 million adults living with diabetes, second only to China. The IDF Diabetes Atlas warns the burden will rise sharply with ageing, urbanisation and lifestyle change

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Air pollution raises risk of eye infection, other ocular problems: Doctors

Air pollution is considered a reason for respiratory and cardiac problems. However, experts warn that it also increases the risk of eye infection and aggravates existing issues among those with ocular problems. Doctors hold fine particulates -- PM2.5 -- the main culprit for eye problems such as allergic conjunctivitis, scratches on the surface of the eyes, dryness, blurred vision, and increased sensitivity to light. "Every winter, my clinic sees a rise in the number of people complaining of red, itchy, watery, and burning eyes. The main reason is high air pollution, especially fine particles known as PM2.5," said Dr Ajay Sharma, co-founder of Eye Q Eye Hospital. PM2.5 includes tiny particulates from vehicle smoke, dust, burning waste, and firecrackers, he said, adding that these particles are so small that they easily enter the eyes and settle on the cornea, the clear front layer of the eye. Solid particles irritate and scratch the eye's surface, while liquid particles carry chemic

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Tylenol pregnancy study contradicts Trump's claims on link with autism

The Lancet paper comes after the Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue Inc.'s Tylenol to autism in September and advised pregnant women to avoid the drug

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 8:34 AM IST

From coughs to care: What we get wrong about pneumonia in children

When pneumonia is dismissed as "just a bad cold" or assumed that "antibiotics will fix it", crucial time can be lost. A pulmonologist explains what parents need to know

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 8:48 PM IST

VEXAS syndrome: When inflammation defies treatment and routine tests

First described in 2020, VEXAS syndrome links genetics, inflammation and blood disorders and is forcing doctors to rethink how treatment-resistant inflammation is diagnosed

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

Weight regain after weight loss drugs is common; here's how to prevent it

Many people regain weight after stopping Ozempic and similar drugs. Expert shares why it happens and the practical steps needed to maintain weight in the long term

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Five nutrients to boost energy, balance hormones and improve work focus

Modern work routines often mean missed nutrition. Here's how five essential nutrients help sustain energy and mental clarity

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Want to catch up on sleep over the weekend? Science says it may not work

Extra weekend sleep can ease fatigue and briefly sharpen alertness, but it cannot reverse deeper health effects of chronic sleep deprivation or fix long-term sleep debt, says a doctor

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Teens who sleep more on weekends show lower depression symptoms: Study

A US study suggests teens and young adults who sleep longer on weekends to make up for weekday sleep loss may have

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 11:10 AM IST