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Tiny particles, big risks: The hidden threat of microplastics to fertility

As evidence grows, fertility specialists explore whether environmental plastic exposure may play a role in modern reproductive challenges

Tiny particles, big risks: The hidden threat of microplastics to fertility
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh's first govt obesity clinic starts at Indore's MY Hospital

This is the first such facility of its kind in the state's government sector

Madhya Pradesh's first govt obesity clinic starts at Indore's MY Hospital
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

One nasal spray vaccine may shield against colds, flu and allergies: Study

Early findings show a nasal spray vaccine may strengthen lung immunity against diverse pathogens, though human trials are still needed

One nasal spray vaccine may shield against colds, flu and allergies: Study
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 3:29 PM IST

China study claims stem cell therapy reversed type 2 diabetes in patient

Researchers report the first successful reversal of type 2 diabetes using stem cells, restoring natural insulin production and offering hope beyond lifelong insulin dependence

China study claims stem cell therapy reversed type 2 diabetes in patient
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Why some people wake up with foreign accent: Rare brain condition explained

It sounds like fiction, but it's real: Foreign Accent Syndrome can make people sound foreign overnight, without travel or language learning, due to subtle changes in brain function

Why some people wake up with foreign accent: Rare brain condition explained
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

India's 1st childhood cancer survivor registry shows 94.5% survival: Study

The Indian Childhood Cancer Survivorship (C2S) study, initiated in 2016, is among the world's first registry from a resource-limited setting, researchers said

India's 1st childhood cancer survivor registry shows 94.5% survival: Study
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:47 PM IST

Nadda launches India-made tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine

Nadda noted that the launch of the indigenously manufactured Td vaccine represents a concrete step towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in health and medicine

Nadda launches India-made tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:16 PM IST

Not lazy, just burnt out: How to tell when exhaustion is something more

If rest does not refresh you and simple tasks feel overwhelming, you may be emotionally exhausted. Here's how burnout differs from laziness and what helps

Not lazy, just burnt out: How to tell when exhaustion is something more
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Helping kids manage exam pressure the right way: What parents should know

Subtle behavioural changes can signal rising stress. Experts urge parents to focus on effort and emotional safety while recognising early signs of stress in children

Helping kids manage exam pressure the right way: What parents should know
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

The seasonal surge: Why changing weather triggers stomach infections

Warmer days, contaminated water and unsafe food storage practices combine to drive a rise in stomach infections, say doctors

The seasonal surge: Why changing weather triggers stomach infections
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

Hepatitis myths busted: What we get wrong about liver disease in India

From alcohol blame and casual contact fears to herbal 'cures' and vaccine confusion, a liver specialist explains what hepatitis really is, and why misinformation can cost years of liver health

Hepatitis myths busted: What we get wrong about liver disease in India
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:49 PM IST

Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report

The report shows while fewer antibiotics are prescribed in the community than a decade ago, there is still room to improve antibiotic prescribing in hospitals

Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

Is eating egg yolks risky for your heart? Here's what you should know

Once restricted for heart patients, egg yolks are now being viewed differently as expert highlights new evidence and individual risk factors

Is eating egg yolks risky for your heart? Here's what you should know
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

Handwriting shifts to sleep issues: Experts decode early Parkinson's signs

Doctors explain the subtle non-motor symptoms that can appear years before tremors, offering early clues into the brain changes linked to Parkinson's

Handwriting shifts to sleep issues: Experts decode early Parkinson's signs
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and can it really speed up healing?

From carbon monoxide poisoning to sports injury recovery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is drawing attention, but doctors warn it is not suitable for all and can carry serious risks

What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and can it really speed up healing?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

Bowel cancer rates rising among young people, but they can reduce risk

About half of all bowel cancer cases appear to be linked to lifestyle-related factors. These include alcohol consumption, smoking, physical inactivity, diets high in red and processed meat

Bowel cancer rates rising among young people, but they can reduce risk
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

India accounts for 20% of heart attack deaths worldwide, finds report

New report highlights how prevention gaps, delayed treatment and rising lifestyle risks are driving India's growing share of the global cardiac crisis

India accounts for 20% of heart attack deaths worldwide, finds report
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Crispr optical blood test spots lung cancer biomarkers at near-zero levels

A new study reveals a Crispr-powered optical sensor that can detect lung cancer biomarkers at sub-attomolar levels, far earlier than conventional scans or PCR tests

Crispr optical blood test spots lung cancer biomarkers at near-zero levels
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Gut microbes could be anti-ageing as scientists seek youthful microbiome

Certain foods, such as yogurt and kefir, or dietary supplements contain probiotics - living microbes that may benefit the gut microbiome

Gut microbes could be anti-ageing as scientists seek youthful microbiome
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

Study links chronic kidney disease to rising cognitive impairment

Evidence also suggests that vascular links with dementia may be more prominent among patients with long-term kidney dysfunction, compared with the general population

Study links chronic kidney disease to rising cognitive impairment
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:08 AM IST