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Delhi-NCR air pollution: 82% report serious illness in close circles

A LocalCircles survey finds 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone with a serious pollution-linked illness, highlighting rising health risks, financial strain and the urgent need for action

Recurring throat infections on the rise as pollution, viruses collide

Doctors warn that air pollution, changing weather and overlapping viral infections are driving a spike in recurrent sore throats, with many patients returning days after recovery

Using antacids too frequently? It could be harming your gut health

Doctors warn that frequent, unsupervised antacid use can disrupt digestion, weaken the body's infection defence and reduce absorption of key vitamins, masking deeper gut problems

Delhi's air drove 200,000 respiratory illness cases in 3 yrs: Govt data

Growing number of respiratory cases in Delhi hospitals underscores how prolonged exposure to polluted air is stretching healthcare systems and putting vulnerable groups at risk

Aiims study finds heart disease top cause of sudden deaths under 45

The study underscores the need for early cardiac screening, showing heart disease behind most sudden deaths under 45 and no association with Covid-19 vaccination

Ozempic in India: What it does and how it fits into a growing health crisis

From regulating appetite to improving blood sugar control, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are emerging as powerful metabolic tools at a time when India urgently needs better solutions

Novo Nordisk launches Ozempic in India at ₹2,200/week amid patent battles

Ozempic debuts in India at ₹2,200 per week, offering a new treatment option for type 2 diabetes as demand grows for effective and easy-to-use metabolic health therapies

Neck and back pain: What your spine is trying to tell you this winter

Cold weather, bulky jackets, long screen hours and silent posture mistakes are putting new strain on the spine. Experts explain early signs, risks and simple fixes for lasting relief

What we get wrong about protein: Experts bust 10 persistent myths

From kidney damage and supplements to vegetarian diets, women's bodies and ageing, specialists unpack the misconceptions that shape how India consumes protein

MPs' forum seeks action on lack of funds for treating rare diseases

A bipartisan parliamentary forum has warned that funding shortages and administrative delays under India's rare disease policy are disrupting life-saving treatment

Why you get sleepy on the couch but are wide awake the moment you hit bed

From low-pressure relaxation to misplaced sleep cues, expert decodes why the brain winds down on the couch but wakes up in bed, and share simple ways to fix the cycle

Do energy drinks raise heart-disease risk? What experts want you to know

Cardiologists warn that high-caffeine drinks may trigger heart strain and blood-pressure spikes, especially in young people

Why winter triggers seasonal depression and what works best to ease SAD

Winter blues are common, but SAD is a recurring depressive condition that needs attention. From overlooked symptoms to light therapy and sleep routines, here's what experts recommend

Viral but misleading: Celebrity health claims doctors debunked in 2025

From urine 'cures' to vaccine myths and anti-ageing pills, 2025 saw celebrity health claims go viral. Doctors break down what the science says, and why evidence must lead health choices

How high sugar intake dehydrates your body and slows gut movement

Sugary drinks and processed foods don't just spike blood sugar, they also cause dehydration and slow digestion. Experts share what happens in the gut and how to reverse it

Your menstrual cycle is a monthly health report card: Here's what it shows

Doctors say your cycle is one of the body's strongest warning systems. Here's how to read the signs, and the red flags that mean it's time for screening

Is modern living driving early arthritis in millennials and Gen Z?

Once seen as an old-age condition, arthritis is now appearing in people in their 20s and 30s. Doctors say modern lifestyle habits are accelerating joint damage in young adults

Why erectile dysfunction may be an early alarm for diabetes, heart disease

Far from being only a sexual concern, erectile dysfunction may be the body's first alarm bell for hidden cardiometabolic disease, prompting earlier diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension

PFAS in pregnant women's drinking water puts their babies at risk: Study

Most current knowledge about the reproductive effects of PFAS comes from laboratory studies on animals such as rats, or from correlations between PFAS levels in human blood and health outcomes

Why do ex-smokers return to cigarettes even years after quitting?

Doctors explain why relapse can happen even years after quitting, as stress, sensory triggers and long-stored brain "reward" memories can reactivate cravings and old habit loops