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Uranium traces found in breast milk in Bihar: New study raises concern

A study in Scientific Reports detected measurable uranium in breast milk samples from six Bihar districts, linking contamination to groundwater and soil exposure

Insulin without needles: Can a simple skin cream replace injections?

A breakthrough Nature study shows that a specially engineered polymer can carry insulin through the skin, lowering blood sugar in animals and raising hopes of a painless, needle-free diabetes treatmen

An autoimmune encephalitis wiped a man's memory. Here's how he's coping

Of all the ways our immune system can run amok and damage the body instead of protecting it, autoimmune encephalitis is one of the most unfathomable

Heart-attack risk calculators fail to flag almost half at risk, shows study

New findings show that almost half of future first-time heart-attack patients would not be flagged by existing tools, raising concerns over how heart disease risk is assessed and managed.

Good old kalonji may help control fat and cholesterol, says new study

A new clinical trial shows that kalonji, long used in Indian kitchens, may help lower cholesterol and slow fat formation, offering a natural metabolic boost alongside regular diet and lifestyle habits

Is excessive chewing hurting your spine and posture? Orthopaedists explain

From jaw fatigue to neck stiffness, orthopaedists explain how continuous chewing places stress on the jaw-neck chain and may affect long-term spinal comfort and alignment

Are you the eldest child? Here's what it does to your mental health

Why do so many first-borns feel both pride and pressure? Psychologists explain how family dynamics, gender expectations and cultural norms shape what people now call the "eldest child syndrome"

Why many preterm births are preventable and what doctors want you to know

From subtle symptoms to unmanaged health conditions, doctors explain why many preterm births can be avoided with early screening, closer monitoring and greater awareness during pregnancy

Reversing antibiotic resistance: Experts reveal what can still work

Resistance can decline and older drugs can regain usefulness, but only if hospitals, communities and policymakers commit to long-term behavioural change and evidence-based interventions

How starting exercise in your 40s can reduce dementia risk by nearly half

A major long-term study tracking adults for 37 yrs finds that regular physical activity in your 40s, 50s and beyond can cut dementia risk by up to 45 per cent, even in those with genetic vulnerability

Understanding egg-freezing: A smart option for delayed motherhood

As awareness grows, egg-freezing is becoming an empowering choice for many women. From ideal age windows to the medical steps and risks, here's what you should know.

Watching a lot of reels, short videos? It hurts your brain, says study

Heavy use of Reels, Shorts and TikTok may impair attention, increase stress and anxiety, and disrupt sleep, according to a new review of 98,299 people examining the cognitive toll of short-form videos

High temperature exposure during pregnancy impacts stress molecules: Study

Studies have observed a link between warmer ambient temperatures and preterm births, where a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy

HPV research bolsters case for vaccine as misinformation battle intensifies

HPV vaccination reduces the incidence of cervical cancer by about 80 per cent in people vaccinated at or before the age of 16, according to findings published Monday in two Cochrane reviews

Gurugram doctors save 28-year-old's severed forearm in rare complex surgery

The injury was caused by a sharp cut that resulted in total amputation of the distal one-third of the left forearm

'Air pollution doesn't just damage lungs, also increases risk of dementia'

Speaking about whether Air pollution can cause stroke, Neurologist Joy Dev Mukherji dismissed these assumptions but suggested the risk of dementia

India's metabolic crisis deepens as young adults face diabetes surge

Diabetes is increasingly becoming a major global health concern, with an estimated 589 million adults currently living with the condition and the number expected to rise to 853 million by 2050

Osteoporosis in Men: How declining testosterone fuels fragile bones

As testosterone declines with age, men face faster bone deterioration, higher fracture risk, and subtler early symptoms that are often missed until advanced osteoporosis sets in

Keeping eyes safe in high pollution: Simple habits that protect vision

With irritation, dryness and blurred vision rising each smog season, here are some warning signs to never ignore and simple daily habits that keep the eyes protected through winter

Five skincare red flags dermatologists say shoppers routinely overlook

From viral hype to '100% results' claims, dermatologists outline five subtle yet crucial red flags that often mislead shoppers into buying products that overpromise and underdeliver