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Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

How Chinese oral GLP-1 drugs may reshape India's obesity drug market

With cheaper GLP-1 pills entering India, access could improve significantly, but experts warn that affordability must be balanced with strong regulation and patient safety

How Chinese oral GLP-1 drugs may reshape India's obesity drug market
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

Is your gymwear harming your health? Here's what experts want you to know

As activewear becomes everyday wear, experts flag concerns over chemicals in fabrics and what repeated skin contact could mean for your health

Is your gymwear harming your health? Here's what experts want you to know
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

The 'half attention' lifestyle: Doing everything, focusing on nothing

Always busy, rarely focused, the 'half attention' lifestyle is reshaping how we think, work, and rest, raising concerns about productivity, memory, and mental health

The 'half attention' lifestyle: Doing everything, focusing on nothing
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

Sweet binge triggers paralysis: What is hypokalemic periodic paralysis?

Often confused with stroke, this rare condition causes temporary paralysis due to low potassium levels, but can be reversed with timely treatment

Sweet binge triggers paralysis: What is hypokalemic periodic paralysis?
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link

High temperatures can disrupt your body in ways that trigger migraines. Here's what doctors say about the link and how to manage symptoms effectively

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

Electrolytes vs medicines: What works best for heat stroke recovery?

With heatwaves intensifying, experts explain whether electrolyte drinks are enough and when medical treatment becomes essential

Electrolytes vs medicines: What works best for heat stroke recovery?
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

What is Keytruda? How the cancer drug works and why it's in focus

Doctors break down how Keytruda works and who it helps, as a global probe raises concerns over patents, pricing, and access in India

What is Keytruda? How the cancer drug works and why it's in focus
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Why are Diet Coke cans unavailable and what's behind the supply crunch?

A mix of can shortages, import delays, and demand spikes is leaving stores and q-commerce apps without Diet Coke in major cities

Why are Diet Coke cans unavailable and what's behind the supply crunch?
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 5:25 PM IST

Why Lenskart faced backlash over dress code, and what has changed now

After online outrage over alleged grooming rules, the company apologises and rolls out a revised style guide addressing concerns around religious symbols

Why Lenskart faced backlash over dress code, and what has changed now
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Quitting Facebook, Instagram? Study links deactivation to well being

A Stanford study suggests that quitting Facebook and Instagram, even briefly, can improve mental health and encourage better daily habits

Quitting Facebook, Instagram? Study links deactivation to well being
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

Understanding Trusts: What they are, how they work, and why they matter

As wealth becomes more complex, the trust structure is emerging as a vital tool for founders and families. Here's a simple breakdown of what they are, how they function, and why they matter

Understanding Trusts: What they are, how they work, and why they matter
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

New personalised mRNA vaccine may change pancreatic cancer outcomes

A personalised mRNA vaccine may help the immune system fight pancreatic cancer for years, with early trial data showing reduced recurrence in some patients

New personalised mRNA vaccine may change pancreatic cancer outcomes
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

World Haemophilia Day 2026: Bridging the gap through earlier diagnosis

With thousands still undiagnosed, experts stress that early detection can prevent complications and improve outcomes for people living with haemophilia

World Haemophilia Day 2026: Bridging the gap through earlier diagnosis
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Wearables offer health insights, but how reliable are they really?

From smart rings to fitness bands, devices are changing how we view health, but doctors say they should support, not replace, medical advice

Wearables offer health insights, but how reliable are they really?
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Study finds parental depression can influence kids' mental health for years

Findings suggest that supporting parents' mental health from pregnancy through childhood may help reduce long-term risks of depression and anxiety in children

Study finds parental depression can influence kids' mental health for years
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Delimitation in India: How it was done before and why it was paused

India once redrew constituencies regularly, but political concerns over population and regional balance led to a freeze that still shapes representation today

Delimitation in India: How it was done before and why it was paused
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 8:56 AM IST

Start-stop diets: Why inconsistent healthy eating may backfire over time

From weekday discipline to weekend indulgence, experts explain how inconsistent eating disrupts metabolism and weakens long-term health gains

Start-stop diets: Why inconsistent healthy eating may backfire over time
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 4:32 PM IST

Syringe reuse linked to HIV outbreak infecting 331 children in Pakistan

Questions mount over medical oversight in Pakistan after an investigation links unsafe injection practices to a major HIV outbreak among children

Syringe reuse linked to HIV outbreak infecting 331 children in Pakistan
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

What it means to be well: Study outlines six pillars of mental well-being

The study identifies key pillars of mental well-being, showing it is shaped by how we think, function and connect rather than just how happy we feel

What it means to be well: Study outlines six pillars of mental well-being
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Relying on AI for health advice? Study finds 80% early diagnoses go wrong

New research highlights serious gaps in AI-led diagnosis, with chatbots missing most early cases but performing better as clinical details increase

Relying on AI for health advice? Study finds 80% early diagnoses go wrong
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 12:40 PM IST