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A seemingly harmless dog lick led to severe sepsis in a UK woman, underscoring how quickly infection can spiral and why early symptoms must not be ignored

Millions carry HPV without symptoms, yet its long-term impact can be devastating. India's vaccine rollout marks a pivotal shift towards understanding and preventing this silent driver of cancer

Researchers uncover how regular exercise supports liver-to-brain signalling, reinforcing the blood-brain barrier and improving memory with age

From indulgence and influencer trends to productivity pressure and supplement hype, medical experts explain what self-care really means, and what it doesn't

From kidney damage and supplements to vegetarian diets, women's bodies and ageing, specialists unpack the misconceptions that shape how India consumes protein

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

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

The number of transplants in the country has seen a fourfold increase from less than 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the importance of organ donation in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, and the ministry said it has given sustained impetus to the organ donation movement in the country. India has achieved a significant milestone in the field of organ donation and transplantation, with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) recording unprecedented progress in organ donation, allocation, and transplantation across the country, the ministry said in a statement. "The number of transplants in the country has increased from less than 5,000 in the year 2013 to nearly 20,000 in the year 2025, a remarkable fourfold increase," it said. Around 18 per cent of transplants are currently being performed using organs donated by deceased donors. More than 1,200 families came forward to don