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Study finds waist-to-height ratio better predicts obesity risk with age

As muscle mass declines and abdominal fat rises with age, BMI can be misleading. A new study finds waist-to-height ratio better reflects real obesity risk in older adults

The viral 'oatzempic' drink trend: Does this oat blend actually work?

Social media is hailing Oatzempic as a natural way for weight-loss. But does it actually work, and is it safe to rely on?

Ageing isn't the problem, nutrition is: Why men can't eat the same way

From falling testosterone to rising belly fat and heart risk, doctors explain why men's diets must change after 30 to protect muscle, metabolism and long-term health

What not to eat with coeliac disease and why early diagnosis matters

Many adults live with coeliac disease for years without knowing it. Understanding unsafe foods, hidden gluten and early testing can protect long-term health

Anti-ageing injection regrows knee cartilage, may stop arthritis early

A new Science study shows that blocking an ageing-linked protein can regenerate knee cartilage and prevent arthritis in mice, raising hopes of injections or pills that could delay joint replacement su

Climate change may be fuelling a global rise in deadly brain-eating amoebae

A new study warns that climate change and failing water infrastructure are creating ideal conditions for brain-eating amoebae to survive, spread and threaten public health worldwide

US cuts routine child vaccines from 17 to 11. Here's what changed

The US has sharply revised its childhood vaccine schedule, cutting universal coverage from 17 to 11 diseases and shifting others to shared decision-making between doctors and parents

'Fancy toy for billionaires': Aiims doctor on Zomato CEO's 'Temple' device

After Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal showcased a mysterious brain-sensing wearable, an Aiims Delhi doctor has publicly dismissed it as having "zero scientific standing"

UK enforces strict junk food ad ban on daytime TV and online platforms

The restrictions target foods high in fat, sugar and salt, following evidence linking advertising exposure to unhealthy eating habits among children

How type 2 diabetes physically alters the heart and drives failure

A new human heart study shows type 2 diabetes does not just raise cardiac risk but physically alters heart muscle, energy use and structure, helping explain why heart failure is so common in diabetes

Why 80% of Indians with mental illness still miss timely treatment

Despite better medicines and growing awareness, nearly eight in ten Indians with mental illness still do not get timely care, as experts cite stigma, doctor shortages and weak health systems

Thinking of a Tattoo? What doctors want you to know before getting inked

As tattoos grow in popularity, dermatologists warn of overlooked risks linked to hygiene, ink composition, immune reactions and long-term skin health

Underweight, obese people experience body image concerns: Aiims study

Body weight is a well-established factor influencing psychological well-being in young adults, and the study offers a more nuanced perspective by identifying aspects affected by body image concerns

Indore water crisis: 142 hospitalised as 20 new diarrhoea cases detected

Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Madhav Prasad Haasani said a team from the Kolkata-based National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (NIRBI) has arrived to probe the health crisis

Delhi's toxic winter air may be carrying drug-resistant superbugs: Study

Researchers at JNU warn that Delhi's winter smog could be harbouring drug-resistant bacteria, compounding health risks already posed by some of the world's worst air pollution

Hepatitis A outbreak in Kerala: How it spreads, symptoms and safety tips

The hepatitis A surge in Kerala shows how quickly the virus can spread through unsafe water and food, and why early awareness, vaccination and hygiene are crucial

Delhi moves to end rabies deaths with mandatory reporting and tracking

By declaring human rabies a notifiable disease, Delhi aims to tighten surveillance, ensure early treatment and move closer to its goal of zero human deaths from rabies

Experts advise against routine use of new non-invasive embryo genetic test

The technique referred to is non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT), also called non-invasive chromosomal screening (NICS)

Why routine gynaecological checkups are essential for women with desk jobs

Prolonged sitting, stress and skipped screenings can impact women's reproductive health. Expert explains how routine check-ups help catch problems early

Can vaccinated pets still carry rabies? What pet parents must know

Vaccinated pets are highly protected against rabies, but no vaccine is perfect. Expert explains when risks are rare and why boosters still matter