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Should older adults even try to lose weight? Here's what doctors say

World Obesity Day: Is weight loss after 60 always healthy? Doctors explain who benefits, when it can backfire, and why strength, mobility and nutrition may matter more than the scale

Researchers reprogram natural killer cells to attack cancer faster

A new study shows that tweaking natural killer cells and briefly treating them with a cancer drug helped them destroy blood cancer cells more effectively in lab and animal tests

Why some brains refuse to switch off at night, researchers explain

Scientists have found that disrupted circadian rhythms may keep the brain alert at night, preventing the mental disengagement needed to fall and stay asleep

Emotional maturity in love: Why it matters for wellbeing more than chemistry

Psychiatrists explain why emotional maturity in love, not just chemistry or compatibility, may be the strongest predictor of long-term relationship stability and mental wellbeing

Can anti-ageing supplements fuel cancer? Here's what a new study finds

A new study reveals how polyamines such as spermidine alter protein synthesis in cancer cells, separating their healthy ageing effects from their tumour-promoting potential

No closure, no peace: How unresolved endings keep hormones switched on

A psychotherapist explains how lack of closure keeps the stress cycle active, disrupts sleep, affects immunity, and why true acceptance must come from within

Why blood group mismatch is no longer a barrier in kidney transplants

Once considered impossible, blood group mismatch no longer means kidney transplants cannot happen, as new immune therapies and kidney swap programmes improve outcomes

Spa days, supplements, productivity: Doctors bust 15 common self-care myths

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

Babies exposed to 42 'forever chemicals' before birth, warns study

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?

Gastroenterologist lists 5 everyday foods that may help lower cancer risk

From purple sweet potatoes to beans, a California-based gastroenterologist highlights five foods that may help reduce inflammation and support cancer prevention

Green vs brown coconut water: Which one is actually healthier for you?

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

At BS Manthan, Pralhad Joshi outlines storage push for 500GW target by 2030

At BS Manthan, Pralhad Joshi says India's 500 GW non-fossil target hinges on scaling storage, strengthening domestic manufacturing and ensuring cheaper renewable power

Global disruption not a setback, but an opening: Amitabh Kant at BS Manthan

At BS Manthan, Amitabh Kant says fractured global supply chains and AI disruption give India a strategic opening, provided it cuts the cost of doing business and builds scale in manufacturing

Design, IP key to India's factory future: Dixon's Atul Lall at BS Manthan

From a ₹49 lakh crisis-born firm to a ₹65,000 crore giant, Dixon's MD & CEO maps India's electronics leap, AI-led factories, global ambitions, and the long road to owning IP

AI, EVs, hydrogen to power India's 2047 Vision: Nitin Gadkari at BS Manthan

At BS Manthan, Union minister Nitin Gadkari laid out a blueprint for India's infrastructure, EV surge, hydrogen economy and road safety reset

Why some people wake up with foreign accent: Rare brain condition explained

It sounds like fiction, but it's real: Foreign Accent Syndrome can make people sound foreign overnight, without travel or language learning, due to subtle changes in brain function

Hepatitis myths busted: What we get wrong about liver disease in India

From alcohol blame and casual contact fears to herbal 'cures' and vaccine confusion, a liver specialist explains what hepatitis really is, and why misinformation can cost years of liver health

What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and can it really speed up healing?

From carbon monoxide poisoning to sports injury recovery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is drawing attention, but doctors warn it is not suitable for all and can carry serious risks

Crispr optical blood test spots lung cancer biomarkers at near-zero levels

A new study reveals a Crispr-powered optical sensor that can detect lung cancer biomarkers at sub-attomolar levels, far earlier than conventional scans or PCR tests

AI Impact Summit: Scaling in primary healthcare for workforce readiness

India AI Summit 2026: Experts discuss what artificial intelligence readiness means for primary healthcare and how frontline workers can adopt it safely and effectively