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Parl panel raps Health Ministry over SSDRS funding gaps, approval delays
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
 "Parl panel raps Health Ministry over SSDRS funding gaps, approval delays")
Delayed surgical therapy limits Parkinson's treatment results: Experts
DBS, a well-established surgical therapy for Parkinson's, is recommended for carefully selected patients who respond poorly to levodopa, the most effective medicine for managing the disease
 "Delayed surgical therapy limits Parkinson's treatment results: Experts")
Gym workouts turn into high-stakes fitness races as demand surges
From gyms to race arenas, fitness enthusiasts are embracing high-intensity competitions like Hyrox and Yoddha, turning workouts into social, high-stakes experiences
 "Gym workouts turn into high-stakes fitness races as demand surges")
From treatment to trend, slimming drug boom sparks misuse concerns
Doctors caution against cosmetic misuse of GLP-1 drugs as cheaper generics boost access, raising risks of unsupervised use and short-term weight-loss trends
 "From treatment to trend, slimming drug boom sparks misuse concerns")
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")
The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?
Understanding your fibre needs goes beyond guidelines. Experts reveal how to tailor intake for better digestion and long-term health
 "The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?")
Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control
New research reveals a molecular "on-off switch" for sperm production, allowing body to temporarily halt sperm production and fully regain it once the treatment is discontinued
 "Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control")
Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth
The idea that humans use just 10% of their brain has persisted for decades; but, is it true?
 "Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth")
What happens in brain during deja vu? Experts decode memory glitch
Experts explain how deja vu arises from brief memory glitches in the brain, why it is usually harmless, and when frequent episodes could signal something serious
 "What happens in brain during deja vu? Experts decode memory glitch")
WHO revises opioid treatment guidelines to prevent overdose deaths
As opioid-related deaths remain a major public health concern, WHO has updated its guidance on treatment and overdose prevention
 "WHO revises opioid treatment guidelines to prevent overdose deaths")
How narcissistic admiration and rivalry shape relationship satisfaction
A six-year study tracking over 5,000 couples challenges the myth that narcissists inevitably damage relationships, revealing a more complex and nuanced emotional reality
 "How narcissistic admiration and rivalry shape relationship satisfaction")
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")
Ozempic use linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, says Lancet study
A large-scale study finds semaglutide may lower the risk of depression and anxiety, adding an unexpected mental health dimension to its known physical health benefits
 "Ozempic use linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, says Lancet study")
UTI antibiotics not enough? Here's what to do if symptoms don't go away
UTIs are common, affecting half of all women at some point. They occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, causing symptoms such as burning, urgency, frequent urination
 "UTI antibiotics not enough? Here's what to do if symptoms don't go away")
Over half of ADHD, autism content online may be misleading: Study
Research reveals many viral posts oversimplify symptoms, which can confuse viewers and lead to misguided self-diagnosis
 "Over half of ADHD, autism content online may be misleading: Study")
Physical, social factors may be ageing your brain faster than you think
Pollution, heat and inequality may significantly accelerate brain ageing, with a global study showing combined exposures can raise risk sharply and impact long-term cognitive health
 "Physical, social factors may be ageing your brain faster than you think")
Silent diseases rising early in India, warn reports on World Health Day
Health reports flag rising early-onset risks among younger Indians, highlighting need for preventive care as multiple conditions emerge undetected
 "Silent diseases rising early in India, warn reports on World Health Day")
Skipping breakfast often? Experts explain its impact on mental health
Experts highlight why your first meal of the day matters, and how skipping it may quietly affect emotional wellbeing, focus and long-term mental health
 "Skipping breakfast often? Experts explain its impact on mental health")
Beyond diet and exercise: Lifestyle habits that protect your heart
World Health Day 2026: Rethink heart health with simple, expert-backed lifestyle shifts that go beyond diet and exercise but still deliver meaningful benefits
 "Beyond diet and exercise: Lifestyle habits that protect your heart")
What doctors want you to know before trusting any 'study says' headline
Just because a study reports a finding does not mean it applies to you; doctors explain how to interpret research, avoid misleading claims, and make better health decisions
 "What doctors want you to know before trusting any 'study says' headline")