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Physical, social factors may be ageing your brain faster than you think

Pollution, heat and inequality may significantly accelerate brain ageing, with a global study showing combined exposures can raise risk sharply and impact long-term cognitive health

RBI sees resilience despite West Asia crisis as it keeps repo rates steady

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the West Asia conflict has raised risks to growth and inflation via oil, trade, and supply chains, but government steps on supply chains and exports may limit the imp

What doctors want you to know before trusting any 'study says' headline

Just because a study reports a finding does not mean it applies to you; doctors explain how to interpret research, avoid misleading claims, and make better health decisions

Why playing fast and loose with your bedtime can damage your heart health

World health day: Sleeping at different times each night may disrupt your body clock and increase heart attack and stroke risk, with new research showing consistency matters as much as sleep duration

Healthy ageing is trending in India, but most people are not acting on it

A nationwide survey released on World Health Day 2026 shows rising awareness around healthy ageing in India, but only a small percentage are actively adopting lifestyle changes

94% of childhood cancer deaths occur in poorer countries: Lancet study

A major Lancet study highlights persistent global inequalities in childhood cancer survival, with most deaths occurring in poorer countries and India among the worst affected

How one gene therapy is helping some deaf patients hear for the first time

A single gene therapy injection has shown the ability to restore hearing in patients with a specific genetic mutation, with some beginning to respond to sound within weeks

Just 2-3 minutes of daily intense exercise may cut risk of 8 major diseases

Even a few minutes of vigorous daily activity such as brisk walking or stair climbing, may significantly lower the risk of chronic diseases and death, highlighting the power of exercise intensity

Last-ditch diplomacy: Inside US-Iran plan to freeze West Asia war for 45 days

US and Iran are exploring a 45-day ceasefire through back-channel diplomacy to prevent further escalation in West Asia, stabilise oil markets and ease pressure on global shipping routes

Does music help you study better or split your brain's attention in half?

Fact-check Friday: Students often turn to classical music to boost focus, but does it really help? Experts explain how music interacts with the brain, mood, and cognitive capacity during study time

Suboptimal diets linked to 4 million heart deaths worldwide in 2023

A global study reveals how everyday diet choices, including low intake of whole foods and high sodium consumption, are contributing to millions of heart disease deaths worldwide

A simple blood test may predict dementia risk decades before symptoms

A new study finds a blood biomarker, p-tau217, can signal dementia risk up to 25 years early, offering a crucial window for early detection, monitoring, and preventive interventions

Hidden viral infections in children this season: What parents often miss

Doctors say changing symptom patterns are making viral infections in children harder to detect this season, with mild and unusual signs often going unnoticed until complications develop

Eating at 7 pm vs 9 pm: Doctor explains how dinner timing affects your health

A gastroenterologist explains how eating earlier in the evening helps regulate blood sugar, sleep cycles, and metabolism, while late dinners can disrupt hormonal balance and digestion

Smoking weed and tobacco accelerates brain shrinkage, say scientists

Researchers say cannabis and tobacco use is linked to reduced brain volume in key regions tied to emotions, memory, and movement, raising concerns about long-term brain health

Not sick, not well: Why this hidden health gap may signal future disease

'Not sick, yet not well' is a grey zone affecting many; doctors decode why subtle symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, and low energy are often ignored until it's too late

'Cicada' Covid variant BA.3.2 detected in 23 countries: What we know so far

A highly mutated Covid variant, 'Cicada', is now seen in over 20 countries, but experts say there is no need to panic as it has not been linked to more serious disease yet

Why Iran war has forced India to bring kerosene back to the kitchens

Kerosene, once widely subsidised and used in India, was phased out with LPG expansion; now, amid global supply disruptions, the fuel is making a temporary return to households

Researchers say single RNA injection may help heart repair after heart attack

A new study shows a one-time RNA injection may help the heart repair damage after a heart attack by producing healing molecules, offering a less invasive approach to cardiac recovery

Why intense dreams may make your sleep feel deeper and more restful

Researchers find immersive dreaming during lighter sleep stages may help sustain a sense of deep, uninterrupted rest, even as the body's need for sleep declines overnight