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Why Warren Buffett and Donald Trump survive on soda-but you likely can't

Warren Buffett and Donald Trump may thrive on cola and junk food, but doctors explain why most people can't follow their lead without risking serious long-term health consequences

Thailand reports anthrax outbreak after rare death: What you should know

Anthrax outbreak in Thailand prompts public health alert after first fatality in 30 years, with 98 under surveillance and 636 receiving antibiotics as precautionary treatment

World Asthma Day 2025: Theme, treatment, and tips for better care

Observed globally on May 6, this year's asthma day stresses better access to inhalers, expert-backed prevention, and early diagnosis to reduce global health burden

Is plastic killing us? India tops heart deaths from toxic plastic use

A global study links common household plastics to over 100,000 heart-related deaths in India, revealing an urgent public health crisis hiding in plain sight

World Asthma Day 2025: India turns to smart tools to tackle high mortality

World Asthma Day 2025: As India battles rising asthma cases driven by pollution and lifestyle shifts, innovations in diagnosis, inhalers, and digital tools are redefining care

World Asthma Day 2025: Are you using your inhaler right? Find out

On World Asthma Day, doctors remind us that even the best medicine fails if the inhaler isn't used correctly. Here's a doctor-backed guide to get it right

Behind the filter: Misha Agrawal's death sparks mental health wake-up call

Influencer Misha Agrawal's death has triggered a national reckoning on how online validation, social media pressures, and mental health intersect in the lives of Indian youth and influencers

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has Asperger's: What it is, how it's diagnosed

Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe said he has Asperger's syndrome. Here's what it means, how it's diagnosed, and how much autism testing and therapy typically costs in India

Warren Buffett's 94-yr routine: McDonald's, Coca-Cola, a life of no regrets

As he steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, here's a look at Warren Buffett's daily routine that includes junk food, and personal joy over perfection

Text neck syndrome is real-and it's the next big office health hazard

From nagging neck pain to long-term spinal strain, text neck syndrome is emerging as a modern posture disorder caused by excessive screen time and poor device habits among office-goers and youth

12 sleep myths doctors want you to stop believing-before it harms you

Fact-check Friday: From sleep debt to screen time and naps, we bust popular myths that could be silently harming your brain, mood, energy, and long-term health, with expert tips for better sleep

Ban on popular heartburn drug Ranitidine deferred amid cancer concerns

Despite NDMA-related cancer concerns and global withdrawals, Indian drug regulators have opted not to suspend Ranitidine, pending further safety review and investigation by a larger expert committee

Bird flu in humans, pets and cattle: Why virologists fear an H5N1 pandemic

As H5N1 bird flu spreads across species in the US, global experts warn that ongoing mutations, cross-species infections, and rising human cases could push the virus closer to sustained transmission

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back-this time, to fight a silent epidemic

Revived by US college students after two suicides, the Ice Bucket Challenge returns to raise mental health awareness and funds for youth-focused nonprofit Active Minds

This cancer therapy stunned researchers. Here's what the trial revealed

Phase-I trial of HSP-CAR30 therapy shows 100% response and 50% remission in CD30+ lymphoma patients with no major side effects, boosting hope for targeted, affordable cancer treatment

IIT-Madras develops 30-min test to detect pre-eclampsia early in pregnancy

The portable device uses advanced fiber optic tech to detect key biomarkers in a drop of blood, enabling early diagnosis of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women

India's first dengue vaccine TAK-003 to launch in 2026: Check details here

TAK-003, India's first dengue vaccine, expected to launch in 2026 after local trials; WHO-approved jab offers two-dose protection against all four dengue strains

New study finds repeated Covid-19 vaccines are safe for your metabolism

A 16-month Australian study finds no adverse impact of repeated Covid vaccinations on metabolism, inflammation, or cardiovascular markers

Love eating chicken? Here's how it could quietly raise your cancer risk

Eating more than 300 grams of chicken per week could significantly increase your risk of gastrointestinal cancers, with men appearing particularly vulnerable, researchers say

Paresh Rawal may have drunk urine, but here's why doctors don't want you to

Paresh Rawal's claim of drinking urine to heal a knee injury draws strong warnings from doctors, who cite serious health risks and no scientific evidence