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Trump admin slashes $2 bn funding for substance abuse, mental health

SAMHSA, a sub-agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, notified grant recipients that their funding would be cancelled effective immediately in emailed letters on Tuesday evening

7 early warning signs of glaucoma every adult above 40 should know

Glaucoma damages vision quietly and painlessly. Knowing the early signs and getting regular eye checks after 40 can help prevent permanent sight loss

Delhi pollution pushes nebuliser, inhaler demand up by 60%: Survey

Nearly one-third of all nebuliser purchases were for children, reflecting the growing respiratory distress among younger age groups amid worsening air quality, the survey report noted

Lost your voice after concert or match or cold? Here's how to recover

Lost your voice after cheering, singing or a bad cold? The instinctive whispering may worsen the damage. An ENT expert explains what helps your vocal cords heal faster

Is addiction a choice or a disease? Doctor explains the brain shift

Substance use may begin as a personal choice, but repeated exposure alters brain circuits that control reward and impulse, turning use into a disease for some people

Why are women's hands and feet colder than men's in winter? Doctor explains

Medical expert breaks down the biological reasons women experience colder hands and feet in winter, and when the symptoms may signal a health concern

Can your body expose a smoking habit before you admit it yourself?

You may hide a cigarette, but the body keeps score. A doctor explains how smoking leaves subtle signs across organs long before stains, smell or a confession appear

Disrupted body clock could raise risk of dementia later in life: Study

Disrupted circadian rhythms are often associated with poor sleep. For decades, poor sleep has been suspected to contribute to both dementia and heart disease

How much cannabis is too much? Scientists put a number on addiction risk

For the first time, scientists have proposed a weekly THC limit linked to cannabis addiction risk, suggesting adults staying under about 40 mg THC a week face lower odds of dependence

Lancet study finds that 5 minutes of daily walking may lower death risk

New research shows that even minimal increases in daily walking may lower mortality risk, highlighting how small lifestyle changes can bring big health benefits

India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study

Factoring in informal care amounts to up to $ 152 trillion, or 1.7 per cent of the world's yearly GDP, the study estimates

Lancet study shows most hesitant adults in UK accepted Covid-19 jabs later

Tracking vaccine attitudes across England, a Lancet study reveals that most people who were unsure about Covid-19 jabs eventually got vaccinated

From medicines to makeup: Things you should avoid keeping in your bathroom

Your bathroom's humid environment can spoil medicines, ruin cosmetics and increase safety risks. Here's what to move out for a safer, healthier home

Small daily habits, big anatomical consequences: What your body is becoming

From phones to chairs to shoes, according to doctors, your small daily habits and choices are reshaping your body, with effects that often surface years later as stiffness and joint pain

Why weight returns fast after stopping obesity drugs? Homeostasis explained

Here's how homeostasis, hormones and obesity drugs affect why lost weight often returns faster than expected

Kite flying injuries during Makar Sankranti: What to do and what to avoid

Colourful skies mask serious dangers during Makar Sankranti. Expert outlines the most common kite-related injuries and the safety steps that can prevent them

What is skin fasting and should you try it for healthier winter skin?

Trending on social media, skin fasting promises calmer, brighter skin. Experts break down the benefits, risks, and common mistakes to avoid

₹3.5 cr on cow dung cancer research: Science or waste of taxpayer money?

A state-funded cancer research project centred on cow-based remedies has triggered debate. Surgical oncologist explains what science says, what evidence is missing, and why accountability matters

Google removes some AI health summaries after wrong advice sparks alarm

Can AI search answer put your health at risk? Google has removed 'AI Overviews' from some medical searches after a report by The Guardian flagged misinformation with potentially dangerous consequences

Centre deploys team after 2 suspected Nipah cases identified in West Bengal

Centre deployed a national outbreak response team and activated emergency protocols after two suspected Nipah virus cases were detected in West Bengal