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How will humans look by 2050 if we don't stop scrolling? AI predicts

A new AI projection by step-tracking app WeWard imagines how a sedentary, screen-obsessed lifestyle could reshape the human body - with swollen feet, curved spines and bloodshot eyes becoming the norm

Why unlicensed alternate medicines may be harming kidneys in Telangana now

A Telangana study links unlicensed herbal powders, bhasmas and tonics-often taken without supervision-to rising kidney damage, urging stricter oversight and public awareness across high-risk districts

Heat could kill 46 people per hour in South Asia by 2045, study finds

A study in the journal Tropical Medicine and Health projects that climate change could double South Asia's annual heat-related deaths to nearly 400,000 by 2045, with India and Pakistan most at risk

Covid in pregnancy linked to higher autism, speech and motor delays: Study

Children born to mothers infected with Covid-19 during pregnancy faced a 29% higher chance of developing autism, speech and motor delays by age three, a major US study finds

'India has a can-do spirit': Julius Baer's Mark Matthews at BS BFSI Summit

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Julius Baer's Mark Matthews said India's resilience, demographics and 'can-do' spirit keep it a standout in emerging markets

Breast cancer: Why do so many women still avoid mammograms in India?

Why do myths, modesty and misinformation still overshadow one of medicine's best defences against breast cancer? Experts say it is time to make mammograms as routine as blood pressure checks

Thyroid myths debunked: What weight, gluten, and pregnancy won't fix

Thyroid disorders affect millions in India. An endocrinologist debunks common myths, highlighting what truly affects thyroid health and treatment outcomes

Men get breast cancer too, but most find out far too late, say doctors

Breast cancer affects men too, yet most don't know the symptoms. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why awareness matters

General insurers brace for climate, cyber and EV-era risks at BFSI Summit

General insurers today face a landscape of fast-changing risks. At the Business Standard BFSI Summit, industry leaders discuss how innovation and foresight are transforming the way risk is managed

Why more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer today

Breast cancer is rising among women under 40, with aggressive subtypes becoming more common. Experts urge early awareness, genetic testing, and regular breast self-exams

BFSI summit: Do NBFCs need bank licence to grow, or is it overrated now?

With evolving tech, funding models and regulation, bank licences are no longer the premium growth lever for NBFCs, and strategy, agility matter now, said experts at Business Standard BFSI Summit 2025

India needs bigger, more global-scale banks for 2047 goal: Banking leaders

To achieve Viksit Bharat goal, India must build more globally-scaled banks with robust financial strength, deep talent pool, and tech sophistication, said experts at Business Standard BFSI Summit 2025

'Vaccines do not cause autism': Doctors set the record straight on claims

After Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's remarks reignited the vaccines-autism debate, doctors stress there is no proven link between the two, calling for responsible communication on public health issues

One person dies from extreme heat every minute worldwide: Lancet report

The 2025 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change reveals a 63 per cent rise in heat-related deaths since the 1990s, warning that humanity is edging towards survival limits

Always tired? New blood test uncovers the mystery of chronic fatigue

After years of being told it's 'all in their head', people with chronic exhaustion may finally get answers as researchers develop a highly accurate blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

From Fitbit to notification fatigue: Can AI help us use health data better?

As health tracking becomes a daily habit, information fatigue is setting in. A new study reveals how AI could filter noise, reduce anxiety, and make digital wellbeing tools truly work for us

Stress and heartbreak may have triggered Kim Kardashian's brain aneurysm

Reality star Kim Kardashian linked her brain aneurysm to extreme stress after her divorce. Neurologists explain why mental strain can have dangerous physical effects

Hair today, not gone tomorrow: New serum may make baldness reversible

Researchers in Taiwan have created a natural serum that triggers rapid hair regrowth by stimulating fat cells, a breakthrough that could soon make baldness reversible

Bright lights at night may raise heart disease and stroke risk: Study

New research reveals that exposure to bright lights at night may significantly raise your risk of heart disease and stroke

AI therapy apps promise comfort, but can they truly understand you?

As AI chatbots flood the mental health space, experts question whether digital empathy can ever replace human understanding, and where the line between support and therapy really lies