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Kerala's 'Cancer free Kannapuram' programme gets recognised by WHO

From house-to-house drives to women-led navigation teams, this Kerala panchayat's model has transforming, with 96 percent women participation

Vitamin D toxicity: Excess levels can cause kidney stones, heart problems

Understanding how excess vitamin D affects the body can help prevent kidney injury and heart complications. Experts recommend periodic tests and safe supplementation

Why healthy diet alone couldn't protect a 29-year-old from stage 4 cancer

Experts warn that chronic stress, hormonal changes, and missed warning signs can hide early symptoms of colorectal cancer, even in the healthiest individuals

This simple test can help spot silent inflammation linked to heart disease

From heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer's, this simple test detects hidden inflammation that can warn of serious health problems before symptoms start

This Japanese walking technique can make you fit without punishing joints

Developed in Japan, this simple brisk-and-slow walking method is going viral for its health benefits and low-impact nature

Your seemingly healthy habits may be damaging your heart: Here's how

Young, fit, and health-conscious? These everyday choices might still be quietly raising your heart disease risk

Green corridors: Vital lifelines speeding organs to save precious lives

Coordinated, traffic-free routes are helping donor organs reach recipients in record time, improving transplant success rates across India. Find out how such traffic-free routes are create

Over 18,000 lives saved through organ donation, but demand persists

India achieved a record number of organ transplants in 2024, yet thousands remain on waiting lists. Doctors, authorities call for increased participation to help save lives on World organ donation Day

Blowing a conch shell could help manage moderate sleep apnoea, study finds

Indian trial finds that regular conch shell blowing may improve sleep quality, reduce breathing interruptions, and ease daytime sleepiness in people with moderate obstructive sleep apnoea

Weight loss, fatigue, anaemia? Watch out for subtle signs of colon cancer

From bowel habit changes to unexplained weight loss, early signs are often dismissed, delaying diagnosis and treatment

New Covid variant on the rise in US: What you need to know about XFG

WHO says the fast-spreading XFG 'Stratus' variant, now rising in US and Europe, poses low public health risk and shows no signs of greater severity than Omicron

What happens during an IVF cycle? Step-by-step guide to fertility treatment

As more couples turn to IVF for parenthood, understanding the step-by-step process, costs and success rates is key to navigating this complex journey

Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies: A growing public health concern in India

Urban lifestyles, dietary habits, and lack of awareness are fuelling a crisis doctors say is vastly underestimated

Hepatitis D virus labelled cancer-causing agent: All you need to know

The new classification highlights major gaps in testing and treatment, and reinforces the need for better data, affordable medicines, and stigma-free care

Weight loss doubles with minimally processed foods, new study finds

Swapping ultra-processed meals for home-cooked, whole food options can significantly boost weight loss, according to a major new clinical trial

India doctors report discovery of new blood group CRIB, rarest in the world

A routine surgery in Karnataka led to the identification of a blood group never seen before. The finding has raised questions about the limits of our understanding of human blood types

World breastfeeding week 2025 calls for better support for new mothers

Global campaign highlights the need for shared responsibility across workplaces, families, and health systems, while emphasising early breastfeeding support as critical to infant survival

Structured lifestyle changes sharpen memory, slow brain aging in seniors

Lifestyle changes may protect brain health and lower cognitive decline risk, shows a two-year-long study. Structured support can lead to greater improvement than self-guided lifestyle changes

Worried about mercury in vaccines? Here's the science behind 'thimerosal'

As the debate over mercury in vaccines reignite around the world, Indian health experts dismiss any link between thimerosal and developmental disorders such as autism

Is your protein powder harming your liver? Here's what experts say

While protein powders help with fitness goals, experts warn overuse or low-quality supplements may place added stress on the liver and impact long-term health outcomes