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Bone glue breakthrough: Chinese scientists heal fractures in 3 minutes

Inspired by oysters, this medical breakthrough repairs bones in 3 minutes without screws, plates or metal implants - and the glue dissolves safely in the body

Double shift, half the sleep: India's women lose rest to unpaid work

From late-night chores to early alarms, Indian women's sleep is sacrificed for the family's routine

Men above 50 must watch for these often-missed prostate cancer signs

Frequent urination, weak flow or blood in urine may be early signs of prostate cancer in men over 50, but these are often mistaken for ageing or ignored entirely

From guilt to healing: How to rebuild a healthy relationship with food

From binge eating cycles to restrictive diets, eating disorders affect both body and mind. Doctors share how you can spot the signs, seek help and rebuild a healthy relationship with food

This influencer had no symptoms. A mammogram still found Stage 0 cancer

Content creator Hallie Swanson felt perfectly healthy-until a routine scan detected Stage 0 breast cancer, highlighting the life-saving power of early screenings even without symptoms

How scientists cracked the 1,500-year-old plague that reshaped an empire

For the first time, scientists have found genetic proof of the plague bacterium Yersinia pestis in a 1,500-year-old mass grave in Jordan, confirming its role in the deadly Justinian pandemic

Are superfoods really healthy? Doctors bust popular wellness myths

Superfoods may boost your diet, but they are no cure-alls. Doctors explain why balance, variety, and local produce matter more than chasing the latest wellness fads

Can you be allergic to your own sweat? Here's what dermatologists say

If workouts, hot showers, or even nervous moments leave you with itchy hives, you may have cholinergic urticaria, often known as sweat allergy; doctors explain causes, triggers and treatments

Red lines, expiry dates, dosage codes: How to read a medicine label right

From expiry dates to red lines and dosage codes, medicine labels hold vital clues that can prevent overdosing, mix-ups, and dangerous errors

Want to gain muscle and boost metabolism? Deep sleep may be the secret

UC Berkeley researchers show how deep sleep triggers growth hormone release that aids muscle growth, fat burn, and cognitive health - and why poor sleep disrupts it all

Can low blood sugar make you faint? Sweden's health minister collapsed on TV

A sudden blood sugar crash caused Sweden's new health minister to faint on live TV-here's why hypoglycaemia happens, who's at risk, and how to stay safe

India's first malaria vaccine could be a turning point in disease fight

With AdFalciVax, India's first indigenous malaria vaccine, the country makes a strong push toward eliminating malaria by 2030

Why millennials may not reach 100: Study shows life expectancy slowing

A new study shows life expectancy gains are slowing, with millennials and Gen Z unlikely to reach 100 on average, challenging long-held assumptions about human longevity

Could this be the end of baldness? Scientists test breakthrough hair drug

Early trials of PP405 show it can reactivate dormant follicles and boost natural hair growth, raising hopes for a long-lasting solution to baldness

Can a simple sugar like glucose supercharge body's cancer-fighting T cells?

A new study reveals that glucose not only fuels energy but also equips immune T cells with tools to better organise and destroy cancer cells

From ragi to flaxseeds: Top foods to ease post-menopause symptoms

Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain shares four simple superfoods that can ease post-menopausal symptoms, boost bone health, and support the overall wellness of your mother

How billionaires rewire their brains to stay focused and keep growing

Neurologist Dr Sweta Adatia explains how billionaires train their brains to stay focused, resilient, and growth-driven

TB remains India's top infectious killer, deadlier than HIV or malaria

Despite decades of control efforts, tuberculosis still causes far more deaths than HIV or malaria, hitting India's working-age population the hardest

Semaglutide, used in Ozempic, joins WHO's essential medicines list

From cancer drugs to diabetes therapies, WHO's new list expands access to modern medicines and boosts the push for global healthcare equity

Mpox no longer a global emergency, but WHO warns against complacency

WHO has lifted the global health emergency status on Mpox after a steady decline in cases, but it has warned nations to remain alert and safeguard vulnerable groups