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Why introverts burn out faster-and how they can protect their mental health

Introverts aren't shy or antisocial, they are simply misunderstood. Doctor explains how to manage overstimulation, stress, and mental health in today's fast-paced life

Surgeons put pig lung in human body: What it means for organ transplant

Surgeons in China have transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a human for the first time, offering hope but raising complex scientific and ethical challenges

EU clears twice-yearly HIV shot lenacapavir, paving way for Europe rollout

The drug, called lenacapavir, is a form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) that prevents the virus from replicating and spreading within the body

Suffering from migraines? Here's how to identify triggers, find relief

From myths like the 'McMigraine' hack to proven medical therapies, here's what you need to know about spotting and managing this common condition

Intermittent fasting may harm heart health, warns major new study

New research links short 8-hour eating windows to higher risk of cardiovascular death, raising questions over the long-term effect of intermittent fasting for heart health

Will this court fight make the world's hottest weight-loss drug cheaper?

Indian pharma takes Novo Nordisk to court over patents that keep Wegovy and Ozempic out of reach - could this slash prices for millions of patients?

874,000 cancer deaths in India in 2024: ICMR analysis reveals rising crisis

From oral to breast cancer, India faces rising cases with no age barrier with 1.56 million expected in 2024 and 2.46 million by 2045, highlighting a growing health crisis

This antibody doesn't kill bacteria, it just neutralises their toxins

Scientists find our largest antibody doesn't destroy bacteria but blocks their toxins by stiffening them - a discovery that could inspire gentler, next-gen therapies for tough infections

Israeli lab grows human kidney that lasts 34 weeks in medical first

An Israeli hospital has created the first lab-grown kidney to survive 34 weeks, a milestone that could change future treatments for kidney diseases

Health infra in India more robust than in several other countries: Nadda

The two colleges, with 100 MBBS seats each, increased the number of state-run medical institutions in MP to 19, while the count of medical seats rose to 2,775

Govt issues national guidelines for animal blood banks to save livestock

Blood transfusion is recognized globally as essential for treating trauma, severe anemia, surgical blood loss, infectious diseases and bleeding disorders in animals

IIT Madras develops low-cost chip device for antibiotic resistance test

The IIT Madras team has designed a low-cost chip-based device that can detect antibiotic susceptibility in under three hours, helping fight antimicrobial resistance in low-resource settings

Music and the mind: Boosting memory, focus, and lifelong brain function

From easing stress to supporting memory, discover how music and sound frequencies affect the brain, boost focus, and even aid in conditions like dementia or stroke recovery

Not drinking enough water? Your body may overreact to stress, study shows

Drinking too little water doesn't just cause thirst-it could heighten how your body reacts to stress, with links to higher cortisol, heart risk, and mood disorders

This morning habit may raise your heart attack risk, says cardiologist

Most heart attacks strike between 7-11 am, not from stress but your wake-up routine, says cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj who warns mornings are high-alert hours

Serena Williams opens up about GLP-1 weight loss journey: What doctors say

The 23-time Grand Slam champion says the medication is no shortcut, but a tool alongside exercise, diet and discipline

Supplements can't replace food, sleep or movement: Rujuta Diwekar

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, on Soha Ali Khan's podcast, said supplements can never replace the basics of health, such as home food, sleep, and daily movement

At 51, Malaika Arora swears by ghee, home food and daily discipline

From workouts to wellness, Malaika Arora reveals how home food, ghee and discipline keep her energised and glowing even at 51

Office romance: Can love at work uplift or derail your mental health?

Workplace love can ease stress, boost morale, and even aid productivity-but it may also blur boundaries, fuel gossip, and affect your well-being. Psychiatrists weigh in on how to protect yourself

SMA, rare disease treatment add to Kerala health model success story

SMA is a rare, inherited genetic disease that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, causing progressive muscle weakness and wasting