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Early menopause raises depression risk, calls for mental health screening

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency face significantly higher risks of depression and anxiety, prompting experts to call for routine mental health screening

Think skipping meals is good for your health? Here's what you should know

Skipping meals can increase stress, disrupt hormones, and worsen metabolism. Intermittent fasting offers a smarter, mindful and beneficial approach to eating patterns

Breast cancer screening: When you need a mammogram and what to expect

From age guidelines to radiation concerns and comfort upgrades, here's a full guide to understanding mammography and why it matters for early breast cancer detection

Health Ministry clarifies no warning labels for samosa and jalebi

Union Health Ministry clarifies advisory urging awareness about fats and sugars in food, but no directive for warning labels on specific products like samosas or jalebis.

Could a special vitamin D3 boost ease core autism symptoms in children?

A new study finds that nano-form vitamin D3 significantly improves language, behaviour, and social skills in children aged 3-6 diagnosed with autism

Tracing the truth in the pink salt craze: Healthy alternative or just hype?

Many believe pink salt is healthier than white salt, but experts warn it's no magic fix -especially if you rely on salt for your iodine intake. But it contain traces of iron, calcium, and magnesium

Over 14 million infants missed all vaccines in 2024, warn WHO and UNICEF

Despite stable global coverage, over 14 million infants received no vaccines in 2024, a worrying gap as efforts to meet Immunization Agenda 2030 targets remain off-track

WHO approves injectable HIV drug lenacapavir for high-risk communities

Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis, has been recommended by the WHO to help protect high-risk groups, as global HIV prevention efforts face funding setbacks

What causes heart palpitations after eating? Here's what you need to know

If your heart beat feels irregular after eating, it may be more than just a full stomach. Here's what could be causing it and why you shouldn't ignore it

Need curbs on MNCs marketing junk food: Milind Deora on oil-sugar directive

Obesity is a growing concern and is likely to become a major social and economic issue, Deora said as he emphasised on regulation of all foods

Over 9 million animal bites and 5,700 rabies deaths in India yearly: ICMR

Despite strong vaccine uptake, India's rabies fight is failing due to poor access to full post-bite care, especially immunoglobulin, the ICMR warns in its latest findings

ICMR's new care model to transform endometriosis, gynaec care in India

Backed by a five-year study, ICMR's new EndoCare India model brings multidisciplinary teams to treat endometriosis and gynaecological disorders impacting 42 million women across the country.

Samosa with a side of caution: Govt orders fat, sugar warnings on snacks

Health Ministry has asked government facilities to display warnings on fat and sugar in foods like samosas and laddoos to combat obesity and chronic disease

From protein goals to fibremaxxing: Are these health trends any good?

Social media is moving from 'protein goals' to 'fibre goals' with trends like fibremaxxing. But how much of it is actually good for you? Here's what experts and evidence say

Wake-up call from Mysuru: What panic in hospitals says about young hearts

Amid reports of 23 cardiac deaths in 40 days, doctors warn stress, lifestyle risks are putting young Indian hearts in danger-panic isn't the answer, prevention is key

Kerala steps up surveillance after second Nipah death; 543 on contact list

Hospitals in six Kerala districts on alert as state steps up vigil; high-risk contacts under close watch to curb further spread of Nipah virus

H5N1 avian influenza detected in Odisha; govt culls over 6,700 birds

Over 6,700 birds were culled on Saturday and Sunday following standard operating procedure (SOP) lay down by the Centre, a senior official said

India's dengue vaccine Phase-3 trial enrolment to be completed by Oct: ICMR

So far, 8,000 participants in various centres at Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bhubaneswar among others have received either the vaccine or a placebo as part of the trial

WHO issues first global clinical guide on mosquito-borne diseases: Details

The new WHO guidelines offer evidence-based protocols for managing dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever, aiming to improve diagnosis, care and epidemic preparedness worldwide

ICMR says Indians taking too much salt, launches study to address issue

The scientists have initiated a community-led salt reduction study to address the issue and are focusing on low sodium salt substitutes