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India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study

Factoring in informal care amounts to up to $ 152 trillion, or 1.7 per cent of the world's yearly GDP, the study estimates

Centre deploys team after 2 suspected Nipah cases identified in West Bengal

Centre deployed a national outbreak response team and activated emergency protocols after two suspected Nipah virus cases were detected in West Bengal

Why do leg cramps happen at night? An orthopaedic doctor explains

From nerve misfiring to sleeping position, night-time leg cramps have many triggers. A doctor explains what causes them and when they need medical attention

If you think you look older than your age, doctor recommends these changes

National Youth Day: Seeing more patients who look older than their years, a doctor says modern work-life habits are quietly affecting sleep, hormones, metabolism and long-term heart health

Writing by hand: Why the pen still beats the keyboard for your brain

Research-backed insights from neurologists show how handwriting boosts brain connectivity, improves memory retention and supports deeper thinking

National Youth Day 2026: Top health challenges India's young can't ignore

Changing lifestyles, nutritional gaps and untreated mental health issues are pushing chronic diseases into younger age groups across India

What is testicular torsion? The condition behind Tilak Varma's surgery

Following Tilak Varma's surgery, experts break down how testicular torsion occurs, why time is critical and what recovery usually involves

Google removes some AI health summaries after wrong advice sparks alarm

Can AI search answer put your health at risk? Google has removed 'AI Overviews' from some medical searches after a report by The Guardian flagged misinformation with potentially dangerous consequences

Is your bedroom too warm for your ageing heart? New study raises alarm

Hot nights may be stressing ageing hearts. A new Australian study finds that bedroom temperatures above 24 degrees Celsius during sleep can disrupt heart recovery in older adults

Tumour vs cancer: What's the difference and why these terms confuse many

Misusing the words cancer and tumour can be confusing and misleading. This may be because the word "cancer" carries a stigma of sickness and death, even though many cancers have a good outlook

How short-form online videos may be harming children's developing minds

These apps feel lively and intimate, offering quick routes to humour, trends and connection, yet their design encourages long sessions of rapid scrolling that can be difficult for young users to manag

Dementia at 24: Britain's youngest sufferer donates brain to aid research

Dementia is usually associated with old age. However, some forms of dementia can strike astonishingly early and move frighteningly fast

Autoimmune diseases and inflammation: When immunity turns against itself

Often symptomless, chronic inflammation keeps the immune system switched on, delaying diagnosis and worsening long-term autoimmune damage

What is Graves' disease and the modern triggers behind increasing cases

From anxiety-like symptoms to heart palpitations, Graves' disease often goes unnoticed. Doctors explain what modern triggers may be responsible

How prenatal gene testing is reshaping conversations around parenthood

As prenatal genetic testing becomes common, prospective parents are navigating complex choices where medical risk and ethical values intersect, experts say informed counselling is key

Just one night of binge drinking can damage your gut lining, study finds

A Harvard-led study shows even one episode of binge drinking can injure the small intestine, weaken the gut barrier and trigger immune responses that allow toxins to leak into the bloodstream

What people still get wrong about newborn care: Doctor busts common myths

From discarding colostrum and giving water in summer to crying, bathing and swaddling fears, a senior neonatologist explains what science actually says about caring for newborns

Why chia and flax seeds deserve a regular spot on your daily plate

From heart health to gut balance, experts explain how chia and flax seeds support wellness, and why they work best as part of a balanced diet

Can listening to music help your brain work better? Psychiatrist explains

Many of us work and study with music playing in the background. A doctor explains whether it truly sharpens the brain or mainly lifts mood, motivation and emotional state

Why cervical cancer screening should be every woman's 2026 resolution

With better tests, easier access, and global elimination targets in place, experts say routine cervical cancer screening should top every woman's health resolutions in 2026