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Precision oncology gains ground as India clears targeted cancer therapies
A string of CDSCO approvals and reviews is accelerating India's move to immunotherapies, ADCs and targeted drugs, widening options in major cancers and boosting competition
 "Precision oncology gains ground as India clears targeted cancer therapies")
From jaw pain to ED: Five overlooked symptoms your heart may be failing
Many adults dismiss jaw pain, swelling or breathlessness as lifestyle issues. A cardiologist explains why these seemingly
 "From jaw pain to ED: Five overlooked symptoms your heart may be failing")
Alcohol use behind six in ten mouth cancer cases in India, study finds
A large Indian study finds no safe level of alcohol for mouth cancer risk, especially when combined with smokeless tobacco, with locally brewed drinks posing the highest danger
 "Alcohol use behind six in ten mouth cancer cases in India, study finds")
Scientists edge closer to a universal cancer vaccine using nanoparticles
What if a single vaccine platform could train the immune system to prevent multiple cancers? A new nanoparti
 "Scientists edge closer to a universal cancer vaccine using nanoparticles")
Stress and sleepless nights strip away vital immune cells, finds new study
Chronic stress and poor sleep are linked to reduced levels of natural killer cells, according to a new study highlighting the hidden immune cost of anxiety and insomnia
 "Stress and sleepless nights strip away vital immune cells, finds new study")
How forced displacement reshapes refugees' gut health and immunity
Studies show that refugees often have gut microbiomes that look different from those of people who have not experienced displacement
 "How forced displacement reshapes refugees' gut health and immunity")
New study links high fat cheese and cream to lower dementia risk in adults
Consuming more than 20 grams of full-fat cream per day was linked to a 16 per cent-24 per cent lower risk of dementia overall
 "New study links high fat cheese and cream to lower dementia risk in adults")
How testosterone went from prostate cancer villain to potential ally
The old belief that testosterone therapy increases prostate cancer or makes it worse is no longer backed up by modern research
 "How testosterone went from prostate cancer villain to potential ally")
Why the idea that your brain suddenly 'fully develops' at 25 is a myth
Like many myths, the "age 25" idea is rooted in real scientific findings, but it's an oversimplification of a much longer and more complex process
 "Why the idea that your brain suddenly 'fully develops' at 25 is a myth")
Heat, smog, dengue: How climate change became a health threat in 2025
As temperatures soared and weather turned erratic, India saw longer dengue seasons, heat emergencies and rising mental stress
 "Heat, smog, dengue: How climate change became a health threat in 2025")
How 2025 marked a turning point for health science and innovation
From GLP-1 drugs and personalised cancer vaccines to longevity experiments and regenerative therapies, 2025 marked a year when scientific breakthroughs reshaped healthcare and medicine
 "How 2025 marked a turning point for health science and innovation")
10 studies that redefined what healthy living means for Indians in 2025
From overuse of antibiotics to effects of air pollution, these 10 studies prompted people to make their health and lifestyle choices in 2025
 "10 studies that redefined what healthy living means for Indians in 2025")
Men's brains drain faster with age than women's, new research suggests
New research shows men's brains shrink faster structurally with age, but scientists say this does not explain why women account for most Alzheimer's cases, pointing to deeper biological factors
 "Men's brains drain faster with age than women's, new research suggests")
What really works for ADHD: Pills, therapy and what global evidence shows
The largest-ever review of ADHD treatments finds medicines work best in the short term, CBT helps adults, and long-term answers remain missing, forcing families and doctors to weigh benefits against h
 "What really works for ADHD: Pills, therapy and what global evidence shows")
What is Crohn's disease? Doctors explain symptoms, causes and care
Often mistaken for acidity or stress, Crohn's disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that can damage the gut if ignored; doctors explain symptoms, causes and long-term management
 "What is Crohn's disease? Doctors explain symptoms, causes and care")
Cold waves and your health: Doctors warn of 5 major winter health risks
Extreme cold affects breathing, circulation, immunity and mental health. Experts break down the five major risks linked to cold waves and practical steps to stay safe
 "Cold waves and your health: Doctors warn of 5 major winter health risks")
Is stress driving compulsive porn use in India? What a Nimhans study found
A Nimhans study links anxiety, stress to problematic pornography use in Indian adults, highlighting early exposure, compulsive patterns and need to address coping and mental health, not just behaviour
 "Is stress driving compulsive porn use in India? What a Nimhans study found")
What happens to the body if you don't drink enough water in winters?
Feeling tired, dry or foggy this winter? Doctors reveal how inadequate hydration in cold weather disrupts circulation, digestion and immunity
 "What happens to the body if you don't drink enough water in winters?")
Why does belly fat rise after 30 even when diet and workouts stay same?
Why does belly fat creep up after 30 even if nothing has changed? A California-based gastroenterologist trained at Aiims explains the science behind it and what can help reverse it
 "Why does belly fat rise after 30 even when diet and workouts stay same?")
Central lab confirms avian flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha, Kottayam
Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani said test results from a central laboratory have confirmed the outbreak in both districts
 "Central lab confirms avian flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha, Kottayam")
