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What is a double heart attack and why the second one is often more fatal
A rare fatal case involving a 9-year-old has renewed attention on recurrent heart attacks, which are increasingly seen among younger adults with unmanaged lifestyle risks
 "What is a double heart attack and why the second one is often more fatal")
World Hepatitis Day 2025: What it is, why it matters, what you can do
From silent infections to deadly outcomes, World Hepatitis Day urges testing, vaccination and awareness
 "World Hepatitis Day 2025: What it is, why it matters, what you can do")
Long-Covid, viruses: New research looks for links to chronic fatigue
Medically the symptoms are known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The World Health Organization classifies this as a post viral fatigue syndrome
 "Long-Covid, viruses: New research looks for links to chronic fatigue")
Egg-freezing sees demand surge across cities as infertility rises
Rising infertility, delayed motherhood and increased awareness are driving demand for egg freezing across India, with clinics reporting a surge in inquiries from urban women
 "Egg-freezing sees demand surge across cities as infertility rises")
Your brain might have aged faster during the pandemic, even without Covid-19
A new study finds the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated brain ageing in healthy adults by over five months, raising fresh alarms about stress, inequality, and mental health
 "Your brain might have aged faster during the pandemic, even without Covid-19")
Serena Williams warns young women: Trust your body, speak up early
Drawing from her near-fatal pulmonary embolism and other health challenges, Serena Williams urges women to speak up, seek better care, and prioritise health over endurance
 "Serena Williams warns young women: Trust your body, speak up early")
From oily skin to overnight fixes, dermatologist busts 14 skincare myths
From oily skin myths to DIY disasters, this Fact-check Friday, we bust 14 popular beliefs your skincare routine doesn't need
 "From oily skin to overnight fixes, dermatologist busts 14 skincare myths")
On World IVF Day 2025, science and support reshape fertility journeys
As infertility rates climb and fertility rates fall, IVF and embryologists continue to offer millions the promise of parenthood
 "On World IVF Day 2025, science and support reshape fertility journeys")
Not just neck pain: How longer screen time is quietly damaging your health
As digital dependency grows, experts warn that prolonged screen time is taking a toll on posture, sleep, and overall health, with many of its effects deeply interconnected
 "Not just neck pain: How longer screen time is quietly damaging your health")
7,000 steps a day - that's all it takes to outwalk heart disease, says study
A global study finds that walking 7,000 steps daily can significantly reduce the risk of death by heart disease, diabetes, dementia and more, offering a practical alternative to the 10,000-step target
 "7,000 steps a day - that's all it takes to outwalk heart disease, says study")
Secondhand smoke: Why there's no safe distance from its toxic effects
Experts warn that even short exposure to secondhand smoke can damage the heart, lungs and blood vessels, with children and pregnant women at higher risk
 "Secondhand smoke: Why there's no safe distance from its toxic effects")
Chikungunya on the rise: WHO flags growing risk of global epidemic spread
Rising infections and expanding mosquito habitats signal potential global health threat with over 5.6 billion people living in areas at risk
 "Chikungunya on the rise: WHO flags growing risk of global epidemic spread")
IHH inks Fortis-Gleneagles O&M deal to strengthen pan-India platform
Under the agreement, Fortis will manage operations of six Gleneagles hospitals and one clinic, earning a monthly fee and expanding its bed capacity and national presence
 "IHH inks Fortis-Gleneagles O&M deal to strengthen pan-India platform")
Kitchen to bloodstream: 'Forever chemicals' may raise your diabetes risk
Mount Sinai findings link PFAS exposure to type 2 diabetes as the global numbers continue to surge at alarming levels
 "Kitchen to bloodstream: 'Forever chemicals' may raise your diabetes risk")
Smartphones before 13? Study warns of long-term mental health issues
New research finds children who get smartphones before 13 face higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts
 "Smartphones before 13? Study warns of long-term mental health issues")
Why high-functioning anxiety often leads to hidden substance use
Many successful people battle anxiety behind closed doors and turn to alcohol, tobacco or medication to cope-experts explain the signs, risks and solutions
 "Why high-functioning anxiety often leads to hidden substance use")
60 mn people screened for sickle cell disease, says health ministry
Screening for SCD is being conducted using validated point-of-care testing (POCT) kits, which ensure rapid, reliable and confirmatory results
 "60 mn people screened for sickle cell disease, says health ministry")
India's heart aches: Cardiac medication sales surge 50% in 5 years
India sees a 50 per cent surge in cardiac drug sales between 2021 and 2025, reflecting a worrying rise in heart disease cases and early diagnoses. Experts call for urgent preventive strategies
 "India's heart aches: Cardiac medication sales surge 50% in 5 years")
Centre approves ₹33,081 crore to states for health infra upgrade by 2026
The Centre has approved ₹33,081.82 crore to states and UTs under PM-ABHIM from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 for building Arogya Mandirs, critical care blocks, public health labs and wellness centres
 "Centre approves ₹33,081 crore to states for health infra upgrade by 2026")
What your headache may be trying to tell you about your brain health
As World Brain Day turns the spotlight on neurological health, experts urge people to pay closer attention to what their headaches might be trying to tell them
 "What your headache may be trying to tell you about your brain health")
