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Is it safe to mix Ayurveda with modern medicine? Here's what doctors say

Mixing Ayurvedic remedies with prescription drugs may seem harmless, but it can cause serious side effects or reduce treatment efficacy unless done under medical guidance

Why brushing at night may be the cheapest way to cut long-term health risks

Doctors warn that skipping your nightly brush may silently fuel diabetes, heart disease, and chronic inflammation-here's why two minutes before bed could change your health trajectory

Is your gymwear giving you a rash? It's more common than you think

Tight synthetics, sweat and chemicals in gymwear can trigger textile dermatitis, a skin allergy more common than most people realise, warn dermatologists

Cannabis use may quadruple diabetes risk within five years, warns study

A massive study of over 4 million adults finds cannabis users face fourfold risk of type 2 diabetes within five years, raising new questions on its safety profile

It's not just cancer: Smoking may trigger all types of type-2 diabetes

From insulin resistance to insulin deficiency, smoking raises the risk of every type-2 diabetes form - and the more you smoke, the worse it gets, says new study

What can slow breast cancer cell growth? 30-minute workout, say scientists

Just one bout of high-intensity or resistance training can cut breast cancer cell growth by up to 30 per cent by boosting anti-cancer proteins, say researchers

Ageing parents, adult kids: How to grow together without burning out

As parents age and roles shift, families can thrive by blending empathy, shared decisions, emotional care and practical boundaries into daily life

Toxic fumes in aircraft cabins? WSJ finds link to brain fog, rising illness

Aviation experts and crew warn of toxic fume events in aircraft cabins as WSJ finds rising reports of brain fog, nerve damage and respiratory illness

Flu wave grips Delhi-NCR: 69% of households report viral symptoms

Doctors link the surge in Delhi-NCR to H3N2 flu and advise annual flu shots to reduce hospitalisations and prevent severe illness

Gym bros and home chores: What keeps Indian women from working out

Only 1 in 25 young Indian women exercise daily, as safety, social norms, and domestic expectations hold them back from building lasting fitness habits

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