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Chest infections rise in north India due to lesser-known bacterium: Study

The most significant increase was recorded in 2023, predominantly among children aged 5-10 years in northern India, the statement said

Why more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer today

Breast cancer is rising among women under 40, with aggressive subtypes becoming more common. Experts urge early awareness, genetic testing, and regular breast self-exams

'Vaccines do not cause autism': Doctors set the record straight on claims

After Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's remarks reignited the vaccines-autism debate, doctors stress there is no proven link between the two, calling for responsible communication on public health issues

One person dies from extreme heat every minute worldwide: Lancet report

The 2025 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change reveals a 63 per cent rise in heat-related deaths since the 1990s, warning that humanity is edging towards survival limits

Nearly half of Indians tested suffer from vitamin D deficiency: Study

Vitamin D deficiency remains particularly high among adolescents and working-age adults, largely due to indoor lifestyles and limited sun exposure

India sees a sharp rise in strokes among young adults, doctors warn

World stroke day: With nearly 20% of stroke patients now under 45, experts highlight the need for early detection, better lifestyle habits, and awareness of symptoms

Protein on a budget: Everyday foods that outperform protein bars

From curd and lentils to eggs, discover everyday food items that pack more protein for less, without falling for pricey high-protein products.

Always tired? New blood test uncovers the mystery of chronic fatigue

After years of being told it's 'all in their head', people with chronic exhaustion may finally get answers as researchers develop a highly accurate blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Five easy breast self-exam steps that can help detect cancer early

Breast cancer awareness: Simple, safe and empowering, regular breast self-exams help you stay one step ahead of potential changes that could signal a cancer risk

From Fitbit to notification fatigue: Can AI help us use health data better?

As health tracking becomes a daily habit, information fatigue is setting in. A new study reveals how AI could filter noise, reduce anxiety, and make digital wellbeing tools truly work for us

Stress and heartbreak may have triggered Kim Kardashian's brain aneurysm

Reality star Kim Kardashian linked her brain aneurysm to extreme stress after her divorce. Neurologists explain why mental strain can have dangerous physical effects

Hair today, not gone tomorrow: New serum may make baldness reversible

Researchers in Taiwan have created a natural serum that triggers rapid hair regrowth by stimulating fat cells, a breakthrough that could soon make baldness reversible

Bright lights at night may raise heart disease and stroke risk: Study

New research reveals that exposure to bright lights at night may significantly raise your risk of heart disease and stroke

Google working on 'AI health coach' for better sleep, stress, and fitness

Google's upcoming AI coach, powered by Gemini and built under Fitbit, uses your health data to offer real-time insights, sleep tips and customised workout recommendations

Why ORS is in the news and what it means for child health in India

With only 60% of children in India receiving correct ORS during diarrhoea, counterfeit products are putting many lives at risk. Now a Hyderabad-based paediatrician is on a mission to change that

Diphtheria resurges in war-torn nations as health systems fail children

A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease's return

Eat well, move often, sleep better: Daily habits to beat breast cancer

Breast cancer awareness: Inherited risk explains only a fraction of breast cancer cases. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition and stress control help protect women's health and support prevention

AI therapy apps promise comfort, but can they truly understand you?

As AI chatbots flood the mental health space, experts question whether digital empathy can ever replace human understanding, and where the line between support and therapy really lies

Humans have internal lunar clock but light pollution is disrupting it

Just as the circadian rhythm keeps time with the 24-hour rotation of the Earth, many organisms also track the slower rhythm of the Moon

mRNA Covid shots could make cancer immunotherapy more effective, says study

Scientists have found that Covid-19 mRNA vaccines could enhance immune responses in cancer patients, potentially transforming how immunotherapy works