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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

Pets can also get sunburned. How you can protect them during summers

Pets with light-coloured hair, pale, pink skin or those with fine or thin coats such as the sphynx cat or the xoloitzcuintle dog that lack natural protection are more prone to sunburns

Study links muscle weakness in cancer survivors to treatable vessel issues

Muscle loss in cancer patients is a major health problem, but the exact causes of how precisely tumors affect muscles remain an active area of research

New study reveals hidden heart risks in women with type 2 diabetes

The research is one of the most detailed investigations into coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) to uncover sex-specific risk patterns in people with no signs of heart disease

India first country to launch a traditional knowledge digital library: WHO

The WHO release follows India's proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO's first-ever roadmap for applying AI in traditional medicine

Gujarat reports 34% drop in TB cases, 37% fall in mortality rate in 2023

Governor Acharya Devvrat, along with CM Bhupendra Patel, reviewed progress under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in a meeting with senior Health and Family Welfare Department officials at Raj Bhavan

From weakness to shame: 15 mental health myths that harm more than help

From 'snap out of it' to 'only adults suffer,' mental health experts debunk 15 common myths that continue to deepen stigma and delay recovery

Love dal-chawal? It could be key to a healthier heart, says cardiologist

A UP-based cardiologist shares five simple, sustainable changes in your Indian diet that could reduce cholesterol, improve heart health and prevent disease

Govt may bring health claims portal under FinMin to tackle inflated costs

The move is aimed at strengthening oversight of the portal and improving transparency in pricing and billing practices across the health insurance sector, Reuters reported

Study finds four symptom pathways that may lead to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, US, said the study offers new insights into how the disorder can develop over time rather than from isolated risk factors

Why the first 60 minutes after a heart attack can make all the difference

The first hour after a heart attack can mean the difference between survival and lasting damage; doctors explain what to do in the Golden Hour

Office gossip harming your peace? Here's how to protect your mental health

From subtle whispers to toxic chatter, workplace gossip can damage your mental health-experts share ways to set boundaries, stay calm, and reclaim your peace

Love bad news? Why you can't stop doomscrolling and how to break free

Experts explain how doomscrolling triggers anxiety, sleep issues, and chronic stress-and what you can do to break free from compulsive news checking

Could your daily office chai be harming your hormones, making you sick?

Doctors warn that chai in polythene or substandard plastic cups may leach hormone-disrupting chemicals, raising cancer risk over time

Stomach cancer: Study warns 1.6 million Indians born after 2008 at risk

lobal estimate links 76 per cent of projected lifetime cases to H. pylori and urges mass screening, with India expected to see over 1.6 million cases

Centre to get 1,500 handheld X-ray machines for TB elimination programme

Currently, around 500 such portable X-ray devices are deployed at screening centers across the country and over 46,000 Gram Panchayats in the country have been declared TB-free

Heart attack vs cardiac arrest: What's the difference and why it matters

Though often confused, heart attack and cardiac arrest are distinct medical emergencies that require different responses-understanding both is lifesaving

Sleeping with lights on may raise risk of heart disease, says new study

Exposure to bright light at night may disrupt circadian rhythm and increase the risk of heart failure, stroke, and arrhythmias, particularly in women

Could this tiny genetic mutation be making humans more prone to cancer?

A mutation in the immune protein FasL may make humans more vulnerable to solid tumours, but scientists say it could be fixed through combination immunotherapy

What rising blood pressure means for your health, and what to do about it

Hypertension affects over 220 million Indians but few get diagnosed or treated in time-here's how to understand and manage both high and low BP