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Dolo-650 is India's favourite popping pill. But how much is too much?

Dolo-650, a paracetamol-based tablet manufactured by Micro Labs, has emerged as a household name in India, particularly after the onset of Covid-19. But, how much of this fever pill is safe for you?

New blood test from Aiims detects cervical cancer earlier, cheaper: Details

The ₹2,500 test detects HPV DNA in blood, offering early relapse warnings, simpler follow-ups, and a cost-effective alternative to scans and biopsies

'Eradicated' measles returns to the US. How safe are we in India right now?

With measles resurging in the US, Indian experts say there is no cause for panic yet but underline the need for high vaccine coverage and public awareness

Why Mounjaro's India entry has doctors and patients picking up the phone

With obesity on the rise, Eli Lilly's weight-loss injection triggers a rush of consultations as Indians seek safer, cheaper options to black-market drugs

Meet 14-yr-old Indian-origin teen whose app detects heart disease in 7 secs

Dallas-based Siddharth Nandyala's app 'Circadian AI' detects heart ailments in seven seconds, boasting over 96 per cent accuracy across US and Indian patient trials

Ayushman Bharat: Key health conditions not covered under ₹5 lakh insurance

Ayushman Bharat (AB PM-JAY) excludes OPD care, dental work, IVF, and cosmetic surgery from its ₹5 lakh health insurance cover - here's the full list of uncovered conditions

Mehul Choksi detained in Belgium; India initiates extradition process

The fugitive diamantaire, wanted in the infamous Punjab National Bank fraud case, was granted residency in Belgium on November 15, 2023

Anti-ageing millionaire Bryan Johnson raises alarm over India's pollution

Tech entrepreneur says breathing in India equates to smoking multiple cigarettes daily

Hit the gym! Building muscles may cut diabetes risk by 44%, genes no bar

Muscle up, sugar down: A new study has found individuals with high muscle strength have a 44% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, irrespective of their genetic predisposition to the disease

HIV spike stuns Uttarakhand hospital with 477 cases in just 15 months

According to reports, the majority of patients are men and few infected children likely contracted the virus from mothers

India battles a silent epidemic: Why vitamin D deficiency is a big worry

Over one in five Indians suffer from vitamin D deficiency, increasing the risk of rickets and osteoporosis. Experts are now calling for a national strategy, food fortification, and greater awareness

From eradicated to epidemic: Why measles has made a comeback in US

Texas has reported over 500 confirmed measles cases, with most patients unvaccinated. Health officials are pushing emergency vaccinations to curb the escalating outbreak

Homeopathy linked to fewer side effects than allopathy, ayurveda: Survey

World Homeopathy Day: LocalCircles survey finds only 24 per cent of homeopathy users experienced side effects compared to 51 per cent for allopathy

RBI issues draft rules for gold loans to standardise norms across lenders

RBI said the policy will strengthen conduct-related aspects, with lending norms integrated into lenders' credit/risk management policies

Meghan Markle opens up about postpartum preeclampsia: What is it?

"It's so rare, and so scary," said Meghan Markle as she shared about her postpartum challenges on her new podcast

US plans to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan: Japan's defence minister

Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said the security environment around the country was becoming increasingly severe

Tahira Kashyap's cancer relapse: Why it returns after years of remission

Writer and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap revealed her breast cancer has recurred seven years after remission, prompting questions about recurrence, symptoms, and treatment

Beyond weight loss: Can Ozempic sharpen your brain, cut dementia risk?

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic gained popularity for managing obesity, diabetes, and related chronic conditions, a new study says it may also help prevent cognitive decline

Apple rushed iPhone shipments from India, China to dodge US' tariffs

The tech company reportedly shipped inventory from India and China to the US in late March to avoid the reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump administration

Supreme Court stays HC order for CBI probe into Bengal SSC jobs case

The Supreme Court's stay gives interim relief to the West Bengal government, which was under scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the appointment of staff through the SSC recruitment process