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Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link

High temperatures can disrupt your body in ways that trigger migraines. Here's what doctors say about the link and how to manage symptoms effectively

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Quitting Facebook, Instagram? Study links deactivation to well being

A Stanford study suggests that quitting Facebook and Instagram, even briefly, can improve mental health and encourage better daily habits

Quitting Facebook, Instagram? Study links deactivation to well being
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

New personalised mRNA vaccine may change pancreatic cancer outcomes

A personalised mRNA vaccine may help the immune system fight pancreatic cancer for years, with early trial data showing reduced recurrence in some patients

New personalised mRNA vaccine may change pancreatic cancer outcomes
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

How do teens use AI companions? With more creativity than you might think

The American Academy of Paediatrics recently shifted screen-time guidelines from set time limits to a framework that accounts for the individual child, their use, family relationships and their enviro

How do teens use AI companions? With more creativity than you might think
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Is mouthwash bad for heart health? Here's what research actually says

Several small studies have actually found that giving people mouthwash can change the balance of bacteria in the mouth

Is mouthwash bad for heart health? Here's what research actually says
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Doctor-led AI platform offering 24x7 remote monitoring launched in Chennai

The initiative aims to improve clinical outcomes for patients with chronic conditions preventing their escalation into serious illness and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac events

Doctor-led AI platform offering 24x7 remote monitoring launched in Chennai
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

World Haemophilia Day 2026: Bridging the gap through earlier diagnosis

With thousands still undiagnosed, experts stress that early detection can prevent complications and improve outcomes for people living with haemophilia

World Haemophilia Day 2026: Bridging the gap through earlier diagnosis
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Recurrent night sweats: What they mean and when you should worry

Persistent night sweats may signal hormonal imbalance, infections, or medication effects. Experts share when to seek medical help

Recurrent night sweats: What they mean and when you should worry
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

What is Keytruda? How the cancer drug works and why it's in focus

Doctors break down how Keytruda works and who it helps, as a global probe raises concerns over patents, pricing, and access in India

What is Keytruda? How the cancer drug works and why it's in focus
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best

Eat, move, and rest in sync with your menstrual cycle as experts share simple ways to support hormonal shifts and reduce discomfort

Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

What high-functioning autism really looks like in everyday work life

Behind calm conversations and routine work lies a constant effort as professionals on the autism spectrum adapt mask and manage invisible social and sensory challenges daily

What high-functioning autism really looks like in everyday work life
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know

Are blue light glasses a must-have for screen users or just clever marketing? Here's what an eye specialist wants you to understand before buying them

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Wearables offer health insights, but how reliable are they really?

From smart rings to fitness bands, devices are changing how we view health, but doctors say they should support, not replace, medical advice

Wearables offer health insights, but how reliable are they really?
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing

Hair thinning isn't always about age or genetics; dermatologists explain how stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalance, and lifestyle habits can quietly reduce hair density

Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Study finds parental depression can influence kids' mental health for years

Findings suggest that supporting parents' mental health from pregnancy through childhood may help reduce long-term risks of depression and anxiety in children

Study finds parental depression can influence kids' mental health for years
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Start-stop diets: Why inconsistent healthy eating may backfire over time

From weekday discipline to weekend indulgence, experts explain how inconsistent eating disrupts metabolism and weakens long-term health gains

Start-stop diets: Why inconsistent healthy eating may backfire over time
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 4:32 PM IST

Syringe reuse linked to HIV outbreak infecting 331 children in Pakistan

Questions mount over medical oversight in Pakistan after an investigation links unsafe injection practices to a major HIV outbreak among children

Syringe reuse linked to HIV outbreak infecting 331 children in Pakistan
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Smoothies may be calorie bombs: Why your healthy drink may add weight

From nut butters to excess fruit and sweeteners, smoothies can pack more calories than expected, making this "healthy" habit a hidden risk for weight gain and blood sugar spikes

Smoothies may be calorie bombs: Why your healthy drink may add weight
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

As risky as obesity? How losing too much body fat can harm your health

New research shows that losing fat the wrong way can disrupt metabolism, trigger inflammation, and increase long-term disease risk, challenging the idea that less fat is always better

As risky as obesity? How losing too much body fat can harm your health
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Parliamentary panel pulls up HealthMin over drug scheme funding gaps

Panel flags funding discontinuity in drug regulation scheme, urges swift SSDRS 2.0 approval and decentralisation of medical device clearances to ease bottlenecks and improve oversight

Parliamentary panel pulls up HealthMin over drug scheme funding gaps
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 11:32 PM IST