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Unsafe gains: 14% of Indian protein powders have toxins, 70% mislabelled

From lead and aflatoxins to undeclared herbal extracts, a recent study raises red flags about the safety and authenticity of protein powders consumed widely across India

Sudden stomach and back pain? You might be ignoring gallbladder stones

Persistent or sudden pain in your upper abdomen or back can be easy to dismiss. Doctors warn that such discomfort could be a sign of gallbladder stones, a common but often overlooked condition

Good oral hygiene may lower cancer risk, suggests AIIMS-led research

New research from AIIMS Delhi highlights the strong link between oral health and reduced cancer risk, calling for better dental hygiene awareness across India

Diet Coke obsession: All you need to know about the 'fridge cigarette'

As the love for Diet Coke grows, experts weigh in on the health risks of artificial sweeteners like aspartame and the addictive ritual behind the trend

Early menopause raises depression risk, calls for mental health screening

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency face significantly higher risks of depression and anxiety, prompting experts to call for routine mental health screening

Think skipping meals is good for your health? Here's what you should know

Skipping meals can increase stress, disrupt hormones, and worsen metabolism. Intermittent fasting offers a smarter, mindful and beneficial approach to eating patterns

Tracing the truth in the pink salt craze: Healthy alternative or just hype?

Many believe pink salt is healthier than white salt, but experts warn it's no magic fix -especially if you rely on salt for your iodine intake. But it contain traces of iron, calcium, and magnesium

Over 14 million infants missed all vaccines in 2024, warn WHO and UNICEF

Despite stable global coverage, over 14 million infants received no vaccines in 2024, a worrying gap as efforts to meet Immunization Agenda 2030 targets remain off-track

ICMR's new care model to transform endometriosis, gynaec care in India

Backed by a five-year study, ICMR's new EndoCare India model brings multidisciplinary teams to treat endometriosis and gynaecological disorders impacting 42 million women across the country.

Kolkata B-school rape case stalls as survivor, family refuse to assist

Kolkata Police probe hits dead end as survivor skips medico-legal exam and family retracts complaint, citing police pressure

From protein goals to fibremaxxing: Are these health trends any good?

Social media is moving from 'protein goals' to 'fibre goals' with trends like fibremaxxing. But how much of it is actually good for you? Here's what experts and evidence say

Aadhaar enrolment gets tougher as UIDAI rolls out new norms to curb fraud

UIDAI introduces real-time document verification and cross-database checks to reduce misuse and prevent fake Aadhaar issuances

Energy-efficient cooling gets a push as govt mulls AC swap scheme: Details

The Power Ministry is drafting a scheme to replace ACs older than 10 years with 5-star rated models, potentially offering rebates and buybacks

$340K for code, $230k for design: What Google pays its top AI talent

Google's salary filings offer rare insight into what the tech giant pays its global workforce, with annual salaries going up to $340,000

Indian-origin billionaires top Forbes list of richest US immigrants

Indian immigrants lead Forbes' 2025 richest list, with 12 self-made billionaires in tech and finance, surpassing Israel to become the top birthplace of America's immigrant billionaires

What is Article 326 under which EC is revising electoral rolls in Bihar?

The Election Commission cites Article 326 to defend Bihar voter rolls revision, calling it a constitutional necessity since the state's electoral rolls haven't been comprehensively updated since 2003

Alia Bhatt's former secretary Vedika Shetty arrested for ₹76 lakh fraud

Vedika Shetty, who managed finances at Alia Bhatt's production house Eternal Sunshine, was held in Bengaluru after allegedly embezzling ₹76 lakh over a two-year period

Heart attack vs cardiac arrest: What's the difference and why it matters

Though often confused, heart attack and cardiac arrest are distinct medical emergencies that require different responses-understanding both is lifesaving

Parl panel seeks answers on Air India crash, fare hike post-Pahalgam attack

A parliamentary panel questioned civil aviation leaders on the Air India crash investigation, the sudden airfare hike to Srinagar, and called for a security audit amid safety concerns

What rising blood pressure means for your health, and what to do about it

Hypertension affects over 220 million Indians but few get diagnosed or treated in time-here's how to understand and manage both high and low BP