Sarjna Rai

Tiny particles, big risks: The hidden threat of microplastics to fertility

As evidence grows, fertility specialists explore whether environmental plastic exposure may play a role in modern reproductive challenges

One nasal spray vaccine may shield against colds, flu and allergies: Study

Early findings show a nasal spray vaccine may strengthen lung immunity against diverse pathogens, though human trials are still needed

China study claims stem cell therapy reversed type 2 diabetes in patient

Researchers report the first successful reversal of type 2 diabetes using stem cells, restoring natural insulin production and offering hope beyond lifelong insulin dependence

Not lazy, just burnt out: How to tell when exhaustion is something more

If rest does not refresh you and simple tasks feel overwhelming, you may be emotionally exhausted. Here's how burnout differs from laziness and what helps

Helping kids manage exam pressure the right way: What parents should know

Subtle behavioural changes can signal rising stress. Experts urge parents to focus on effort and emotional safety while recognising early signs of stress in children

The seasonal surge: Why changing weather triggers stomach infections

Warmer days, contaminated water and unsafe food storage practices combine to drive a rise in stomach infections, say doctors

Is eating egg yolks risky for your heart? Here's what you should know

Once restricted for heart patients, egg yolks are now being viewed differently as expert highlights new evidence and individual risk factors

Handwriting shifts to sleep issues: Experts decode early Parkinson's signs

Doctors explain the subtle non-motor symptoms that can appear years before tremors, offering early clues into the brain changes linked to Parkinson's

India accounts for 20% of heart attack deaths worldwide, finds report

New report highlights how prevention gaps, delayed treatment and rising lifestyle risks are driving India's growing share of the global cardiac crisis

Screens at the table may be changing how children eat, say doctors

While screens may make feeding easier, specialists say they can interfere with mindful eating and shape unhealthy habits among children that may last into adolescence and even adulthood

Ramzan fasting: How dehydration affects kidney and prostate health

As communities prepare for Ramzan, doctors emphasise a mindful approach to hydration to prevent kidney stones, UTIs, and prostate-related complications

Can reading and learning languages delay Alzheimer's? New study offers hope

New research suggests that lifelong mentally stimulating activities, including reading, writing and learning languages, may lower Alzheimer's risk and delay symptoms by several years

India AI Summit: JP Nadda launches SAHI, BODH to power AI in healthcare

With digital health infrastructure in place, India has launched SAHI and BODH to accelerate AI-driven innovation in healthcare while keeping public trust, ethics and patient safety at the core

Don't ignore the gasp: Why breathlessness is a heart alert for women

Heart disease in women often appears without a crushing chest pain. Experts say shortness of breath is frequently the earliest warning sign and should never be dismissed as stress or fatigue

Is your child's screen time damaging their vision? Experts weigh in

From online classes to gaming, children are spending more time on screens and less outdoors, and experts say their eyesight is paying the price

Why do women with epilepsy experience seizure spikes around periods?

Experts explain how hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle can trigger seizure clusters in some women with epilepsy and what can help manage the risk

First solar eclipse of 2026: Debunking myths on radiation, eyes, pregnancy

From warnings for expectant mothers to fears of harmful rays, here is what science actually says about eclipse-related health risks

Two injections a year may transform hypertension care, says Lancet review

Long-acting medicines, including RNA-based therapies, may soon allow patients to manage high blood pressure with just two doses a year

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life

Even if longevity does not run in your family, following one of five healthy diets could meaningfully increase life expectancy, according to new research

Sweet treat to silent risk: How sugar may raise cancer, heart risk

Experts say refined sugars may do more than add calories because they can alter insulin response, raise cardiovascular risk and create conditions linked to cancer development