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Cutting down sugar could protect 2.5 bn people from tooth decay, says WHO

The World Health Organization urges limiting free sugars in everyday diets to prevent dental caries, the most common non-communicable disease worldwide

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

Sleeping too much or too little? It can quietly shorten your life

A Korean study finds both irregular and prolonged sleep raise death risk, with 7-8 hours of consistent rest emerging as the healthiest pattern

Fatty liver to liver cancer: Risks, habits, and how to protect yourself

Often symptomless, fatty liver disease is becoming a leading cause of liver cancer. Learn the role of daily habits, early warning signs, and lifestyle changes that can prevent progression

New guidelines on blood pressure management: What you need to know

The American Heart Association now advises personalised care, home monitoring, and lifestyle-first strategies to curb the growing burden of hypertension

Brain-eating amoeba cases in Kerala: How it spreads and prevention

From how the amoeba enters the body to expert advice on safety, here's what you should know to reduce your risk

Cancer warning signs in women that doctors urge you not to ignore

Experts warn that many cancers in women show subtle early symptoms, often mistaken for minor health issues, leading to late detection and advanced-stage diagnosis

Eating 50 almonds a day may cut oxidative stress, protect DNA, finds study

A meta-analysis of eight clinical trials suggests almonds support antioxidant defences, with over 60 grams daily showing significant DNA and cellular protection benefits

Chinese scientists create dopamine brain cells that may ease depression

Chinese researchers engineered dopamine-producing neurons from stem cells and transplanted them into mice, reducing depression-like symptoms and boosting reward responses

Dengue surge in Delhi: Prevention to testing costs, all you need to know

With 246 dengue cases reported till July, Delhi has stepped up monitoring. Experts advise on prevention, early testing, platelet care and recovery strategies for patients

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