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Nobel 2025: Discovery that could stop your body from attacking itself

The 2025 Nobel in Medicine honours the discovery of regulatory T-cells, which are the body's immune 'security guards' that could transform treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer

What is the toxic DEG found in Coldrif cough syrup: All you need to know

DEG contamination in Coldrif cough syrup from Tamil Nadu has triggered state bans and a national probe amid fears of child deaths linked to toxic medicines

Fix handwriting, shift to digital prescriptions: High court tells doctors

Illegible prescriptions can endanger patients, ruled the Punjab and Haryana High Court, directing doctors to ensure scripts are readable, either in block letters or digital form

She wanted to dye her hair like K-pop stars. She got kidney disease instead

Obsessed with copying her favourite star, a young Chinese woman dyed her hair every month and developed kidney inflammation, spotlighting health hazards in beauty trends

Cocoa extract may slow ageing by cutting deadly inflammation, study finds

Daily cocoa extract supplements lowered inflammation markers and cut cardiovascular deaths by 27 per cent in a large trial, raising hopes for its role in healthy ageing

Want to live longer? Science says being active and organised is the key

According to scientists, being active, lively, and organised not only helps keep your life on track, it may also add years to your lifespan

Ignore your brain, shorten your life: Doctor warns of biggest health mistake

Psychiatrist Dr Daniel Amen explains why most people neglect brain health and how small daily habits can protect memory, mood, and longevity

Gaslighting decoded: How trust makes us vulnerable to hidden control

From trust to self-doubt: a new study explains how gaslighters use surprise and manipulation to reshape a victim's reality, making gaslighting a universal risk

Salt myths hurting your health? Here's what every Indian should know

From fancy salts to hidden sodium in snacks, doctors reveal what Indians get wrong about daily salt intake and how to use salt safely without risking health

Slouch-sit-scroll: Aiims study says high gadget use reshaping teen bodies

From neck pain to flat feet, Aiims researchers reveal how gadget-glued teens are already showing signs of musculoskeletal strain linked to prolonged screen use

From silica gel to smart sorbents: How pharma packaging is evolving

Loose silica gel packets are being replaced by built-in smart sorbents that block moisture, oxygen, and odour, boosting safety, stability and patient convenience

Blueberries as baby's first food may boost gut health and immunity: Study

A new study finds blueberry powder in early diets helps infants develop healthier guts, stronger immunity and fewer allergy symptoms during growth stages

All carbs, little protein: How rice, roti, sugar are hurting India's health

ICMR survey shows 62 per cent of Indian calories come from carbs, linking rice, roti and sugar to rising diabetes, obesity and why adding more protein could reverse the trend

Hidden DNA safeguard explains infertility, miscarriages and Down syndrome

Scientists at UC Davis discover how protein networks protect chromosomes for decades, reducing risks of infertility, miscarriage and genetic disorders

Heart health alert: 5 warning signs that mean you need a lipid test

Doctors warn cholesterol can silently damage arteries from a young age, and five warning signs mean it is time to book a simple lipid profile without delay

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day, or just a myth?

Doctors and nutritionists bust the breakfast myth, explain links with diabetes, intermittent fasting, metabolism and why what you eat matters more than when

Navratri fasting done right: Foods to eat, avoid and balance for energy

Fasting during Navratri can reset the body and mind, but poor food choices may undo benefits. Doctors explain how to fast mindfully, stay nourished, and keep energy levels up

It's never too late: Study shows 1 in 4 older adults reclaim full health

New research finds that nearly one in four adults over 60 bounce back to full well-being in just three years, proving resilience and recovery are possible at any age

Doomscrolling rewires your brain: Why nonstop bad news feels addictive

Endless negative news may feel unavoidable, but doctors warn doomscrolling can rewire brain pathways, impair decision-making, and fuel anxiety in young professionals

a-Heal: This AI bandage monitors wounds and helps them heal 25% faster

Scientists have designed a portable AI-driven bandage, a-Heal, that monitors wounds in real time and delivers adaptive therapy, cutting healing time by 25 per cent in tests