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Did you gain weight in first year of college? Here's the science behind it

A new study finds that college students often misjudge how much they eat, especially in dining halls or social settings, highlighting how environment drives calorie intake and weight gain

Novo Nordisk, Emcure Pharma to launch weight-loss drug under new brand

The deal will help expand the availability and marketing of this weight-loss medicine, especially in areas where Novo Nordisk's reach is limited

Has China found a way to make your drugs cheaper? Scientists think so

Chinese scientists claim to have cracked a 140-year-old chemistry challenge that could make the production of cancer drugs and other complex medicines safer and more affordable

How India's vaccine programme ensures access for all, even remote areas

World Immunisation Week 2025: India's Universal Immunisation Programme targets over 50 million beneficiaries each year, with new digital tools aimed at closing the access gap

Rise in kidney disease tied to other chronic conditions, finds study

Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure

Scientists find special cells in brain that can stop Alzheimer's: Study

In a study published in Nature, the team found that microglia with lower levels of a transcription factor called PU.1 and higher expression of a receptor known as CD28 help reduce brain inflammation

Pregnancy hypertension raises women's cardiovascular risk, finds study

These findings underscore the growing body of evidence over the past two decades linking pregnancy-related hypertension to long-term maternal health risks

Fasting and focus: Science shows your brain performs just fine without food

Adults showed no measurable decline in mental performance when fasting, but children and adolescents did worse on tests when they skipped meals

This startup wants to edit embryos, and tech giants are paying for it

Preventive, a San Francisco startup backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong, is researching embryo gene editing to prevent hereditary diseases

Delhi doctors restart blood flow post death for organ donation, 1st in Asia

The procedure, conducted at HCMCT Manipal Hospital in Dwarka, is the first of its kind in Asia, where blood circulation was restarted post-mortem to retrieve organs

Public alert issued over toxic DEG impurity in cough syrup: Haryana min

The minister said the FDA has directed all senior drugs control officers (SDCOs) and drugs control officers (DCOs) across Haryana to maintain a strict vigil on the movement of the said drug in market

Centre to study microbial contamination in ayurvedic, herbal medicines

The decision follows an August 2025 study by the Indian Council of Medical Research, which raised serious concerns about the quality of herbal medicines sold in the market

India had second highest chronic kidney disease cases in 2023: Study

Chronic kidney disease is a major contributor to heart disease and accounted for almost 12 per cent of cardiovascular deaths around the world in 2023

Having neurodevelopmental condition could be linked with early death: Study

Symptoms of neurodevelopmental conditions can emerge in early childhood, impairing one's development in skills such as language, communication or behaviour

What myths about breast cancer could be putting your life at risk?

From bras and breastfeeding to lump anxiety and radiation fears, doctors break down the myths that stop men and women alike from getting timely breast cancer screening

Expert warns against chai-biscuit mornings, suggests 8 gut-friendly swaps

Health coach Nikita Bardia warns that tea and biscuits on an empty stomach harm digestion and hormones, and suggests 8 natural alternatives that promote gut health, balance energy, and enhance skin

Constantly tired? Doctor warns it could be iron deficiency, not stress

If you're tired all the time despite getting enough sleep, it may not be stress or age catching up with you - it could be low iron levels, says a doctor

Paying too much for medicines? This govt app helps you check, report prices

Pharma Sahi Daam enables consumers to flag overcharging to medicine prices regulator

Deaths due to kidney problems highest following tropical cyclones: Study

Researchers led by those at Monash University looked at 14.8 million deaths linked to 217 tropical cyclones during 2000-2019 across 1,356 communities in nine countries

Scientists find E Coli bacteria spreads as fast as swine flu: Study

Using genomic data from the UK and Norway, scientists modelled bacterial transmission rates and discovered key differences between strains