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AI Impact Summit: From telemedicine to trust, how AI supports healthcare

At Bharat Mandapam, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 spotlights how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery, from digital records and teleconsultations to ethical, population-scale deployment

First solar eclipse of 2026: Debunking myths on radiation, eyes, pregnancy

From warnings for expectant mothers to fears of harmful rays, here is what science actually says about eclipse-related health risks

Nadda to launch key initiatives at India AI Summit on Tuesday

As a digital public good under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, it is designed to strengthen trust, transparency and quality assurance in health-AI deployment

Two injections a year may transform hypertension care, says Lancet review

Long-acting medicines, including RNA-based therapies, may soon allow patients to manage high blood pressure with just two doses a year

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life

Even if longevity does not run in your family, following one of five healthy diets could meaningfully increase life expectancy, according to new research

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs: Cost, risks, who really needs them

As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs gain popularity, experts explain who needs it, the real health benefits, potential side effects, and why supervision is critical

Sweet treat to silent risk: How sugar may raise cancer, heart risk

Experts say refined sugars may do more than add calories because they can alter insulin response, raise cardiovascular risk and create conditions linked to cancer development

Why the same virus affects people differently, triggers varied outcomes

A new study shows that both our genes and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells, shaping how differently we respond to the same virus

Dozens in Australia diagnosed with rare vision loss linked to tattoos

Researchers in Australia have documented 40 cases of tattoo-linked immune reaction that can inflame the eyes and potentially lead to permanent vision loss

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all

Accessibility options embedded within the India AI Impact Summit 2026 website enable users to customise text, contrast and layout for a more inclusive browsing experience

Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence

Positive self-talk is only helpful in safe environments. In unsafe or harmful situations (for example, an abusive relationship) staying positive may blind you to potential dangers

GST changes signal shift toward affordable cancer care: Aiims researchers

The researchers mentioned that the GST council recommended the total exemption of 33 lifesaving drugs, including those used in cancer care, from GST altogether

Expert-backed exercises to improve balance and help prevent falls

Physiotherapists share simple, effective exercises that build strength, improve stability and lower the risk of falls across age groups

When back pain turns serious: Doctors explain ankylosing spondylitis

Affecting mostly young adults, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune condition that requires lifelong management and early medical intervention

Regular strength training may help slow brain ageing, says study

Strength training may offer more than physical gains, as researchers report measurable reductions in biological brain age

Anti-vaccine sentiment threatens pandemic preparedness: Health official

Richard Hatchett, who leads the Cepi, a partnership of governments and philanthropies that was among the first to fund Covid-19 vaccines, said epidemics and pandemics remained a key global threat

Weight loss, detox, autophagy: Doctor busts 15 common fasting myths

From weight loss and detox claims to blood sugar control and autophagy hype, an internal medicine expert explains when fasting helps, and when it quietly harms

Brain changes during menopause may affect mental health, finds new study

Cambridge researchers report reduced grey matter and increased anxiety in post-menopausal women, highlighting the need for better mental health support

Thailand halves default sugar in cafes under a nationwide health push

Thailand has redefined 'normal sweetness' in cafe drinks, cutting default sugar by 50% in a nationwide health push aimed at reducing obesity, diabetes and excess sugar intake

Immune cells 'betray' body to aid breast cancer spread, finds new study

The review highlights how changes in immune cells inside tumours may speed up breast cancer spread and could shape future treatment strategies