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Why does belly fat rise after 30 even when diet and workouts stay same?

Why does belly fat creep up after 30 even if nothing has changed? A California-based gastroenterologist trained at Aiims explains the science behind it and what can help reverse it

Central lab confirms avian flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha, Kottayam

Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani said test results from a central laboratory have confirmed the outbreak in both districts

From fibremaxxing to GLP-1s: What were India's top health trends in 2025?

From fibremaxxing and longevity clinics to GLP-1 drugs, AI hospitals and workplace mental health, 2025 reshaped how India talks about prevention, ageing and wellbeing

Why men in Delhi breathe more toxic air than women, a five-year study finds

A five-year Delhi study finds men absorb up to 1.4 times more particulate pollution than women, mainly due to outdoor time and larger lung volumes, with walking and commutes sharply raising doses

Novo gets US nod for Wegovy pill, eyes January launch in obesity market

Novo will start selling the pill, the first of the blockbuster GLP-1 class, in the US in early January, the company said in a statement Monday

Pollution linked to rise in breathlessness, chest infections: Ficci chief

Dr Harsh Mahajan said cases of chest pain, breathlessness, and allergies have risen significantly, though it is unclear whether the primary cause is air pollution or temperature

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput share small habits that keep their kids healthy

Actor Shahid Kapoor and wife Mira reveal how consistency, family involvement and simple food practices shape their children's everyday health

How fatherhood helped Ed Sheeran lose 14 kg and transform his health

Fatherhood, not fame, became the turning point in Ed Sheeran's health journey, prompting gradual lifestyle changes that improved both his physical and mental wellbeing

Why Christmas and New Year might be the most risky days for your heart

Cardiologists caution that winter physiology and festive lifestyle changes make year-end celebrations a high-risk period for the heart

Mounjaro and the brain: Why cravings fade at first, then return later

A rare brain-recording study found tirzepatide briefly muted activity linked to 'food noise'; months later the signals and intrusive thoughts returned, hinting at limits to its effect

No gym or regular routine? Here's how to stay fit over the holiday break

There is evidence even five minutes or less of high-intensity interval training - where you work hard for 30 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds - can still improve cardio fitness

Beyond being well: Teens and Gen Z redefine what it means to be healthy

A generation ago, friendship, beauty, community and dating mattered but weren't seen as "health". Today, these social and personal dimensions are increasingly viewed as integral to being healthy

Positive psychology experts ignore their own advice, mindset maybe the key

Study finds wellbeing experts rely less on scheduled activities and more on a flexible mindset that adapts to life's ups and downs, rather than intentionally "doing" prescribed positivity exercises

Eggs safe, claims linking them to cancer risk 'misleading': FSSAI

Generalising isolated laboratory findings to label eggs as unsafe is scientifically incorrect, says the food regulator in its clarification

Eggs safe for consumption, cancer risk claims unfounded, clarifies FSSAI

In a statement issued on Saturday, FSSAI clarified that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption and that reports alleging the presence of cancer substances in eggs lack a scientif

Can diabetes be reversed? Experts explain what really works in long term

Beyond crash diets and fads, doctors say diabetes remission is driven by realistic lifestyle changes, early action and consistency, not extreme workouts or quick fixes

Why doctors say prophylaxis should be standard care in haemophilia

From delayed diagnosis to new treatment options, experts outline why preventive treatment is replacing on-demand care and how early prophylaxis protects joints

Switching to vaping raises heart risk, warns ICMR; quitting fully only way

Pooling data from global studies, the ICMR research shows vaping increases cardiovascular risk, with the sharpest rise seen among smokers who switched to e-cigarettes

What we get wrong about blood pressure: Doctors bust 13 persistent myths

From stress and salt to medicines, age and alcohol, an internal medicine specialist explains why blood pressure myths can quietly harm your health

Low haemoglobin? Doctors explain how food choices can help raise levels

From iron and protein to vitamin C pairings, experts explain how everyday food choices can improve haemoglobin levels and when diet alone may not be enough