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How safe is your child online? Kerala case exposes dark side of dating apps
Police charged 14 people, including government workers, with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy from Kerala
 "How safe is your child online? Kerala case exposes dark side of dating apps")
WHO flags surge in drug-resistant bacteria, warns of innovation crisis
Beyond the lack of new and innovative drugs, significant gaps remain in the types of treatments available
 "WHO flags surge in drug-resistant bacteria, warns of innovation crisis")
Why more young people are being diagnosed with cancer than ever before
In the last decade, more than a dozen types of cancer have risen among people under 50. Scientists don't have all of the answers, but research is starting to offer clues
 "Why more young people are being diagnosed with cancer than ever before")
Body fat may secretly fuel Alzheimer's disease, finds new research
Scientists discovered that tiny messengers released by fat tissue, called extracellular vesicles, can carry harmful signals that accelerate the buildup of amyloid-b plaques in the brain
 "Body fat may secretly fuel Alzheimer's disease, finds new research")
Few Indian doctors trained in brain death certification, Aiims study finds
According to the findings, 37.3% of respondents said there was no fixed curriculum for resident training in BDC, and only 10% reported regularly training their residents
 "Few Indian doctors trained in brain death certification, Aiims study finds")
MP children deaths: Contaminant found in cough syrup made by TN firm
Contaminant found in Coldrif cough syrup; risk-based investigations started at manufacturing sites of around 19 drugs sampled across 6 states
 "MP children deaths: Contaminant found in cough syrup made by TN firm")
Ignore your brain, shorten your life: Doctor warns of biggest health mistake
Psychiatrist Dr Daniel Amen explains why most people neglect brain health and how small daily habits can protect memory, mood, and longevity
 "Ignore your brain, shorten your life: Doctor warns of biggest health mistake")
Gaslighting decoded: How trust makes us vulnerable to hidden control
From trust to self-doubt: a new study explains how gaslighters use surprise and manipulation to reshape a victim's reality, making gaslighting a universal risk
 "Gaslighting decoded: How trust makes us vulnerable to hidden control")
Salt myths hurting your health? Here's what every Indian should know
From fancy salts to hidden sodium in snacks, doctors reveal what Indians get wrong about daily salt intake and how to use salt safely without risking health
 "Salt myths hurting your health? Here's what every Indian should know")
Eat less meat remains key message in flagship EAT-Lancet diet report
Food systems, mainly from animal farming, drive a third of global emissions, with the richest 30 per cent responsible for over 70 per cent of the impact, risking 1.5 degrees Celsius warming of Earth
 "Eat less meat remains key message in flagship EAT-Lancet diet report")
Slouch-sit-scroll: Aiims study says high gadget use reshaping teen bodies
From neck pain to flat feet, Aiims researchers reveal how gadget-glued teens are already showing signs of musculoskeletal strain linked to prolonged screen use
 "Slouch-sit-scroll: Aiims study says high gadget use reshaping teen bodies")
From silica gel to smart sorbents: How pharma packaging is evolving
Loose silica gel packets are being replaced by built-in smart sorbents that block moisture, oxygen, and odour, boosting safety, stability and patient convenience
 "From silica gel to smart sorbents: How pharma packaging is evolving")
Blueberries as baby's first food may boost gut health and immunity: Study
A new study finds blueberry powder in early diets helps infants develop healthier guts, stronger immunity and fewer allergy symptoms during growth stages
 "Blueberries as baby's first food may boost gut health and immunity: Study")
All carbs, little protein: How rice, roti, sugar are hurting India's health
ICMR survey shows 62 per cent of Indian calories come from carbs, linking rice, roti and sugar to rising diabetes, obesity and why adding more protein could reverse the trend
 "All carbs, little protein: How rice, roti, sugar are hurting India's health")
Hidden DNA safeguard explains infertility, miscarriages and Down syndrome
Scientists at UC Davis discover how protein networks protect chromosomes for decades, reducing risks of infertility, miscarriage and genetic disorders
 "Hidden DNA safeguard explains infertility, miscarriages and Down syndrome")
Heart health alert: 5 warning signs that mean you need a lipid test
Doctors warn cholesterol can silently damage arteries from a young age, and five warning signs mean it is time to book a simple lipid profile without delay
 "Heart health alert: 5 warning signs that mean you need a lipid test")
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day, or just a myth?
Doctors and nutritionists bust the breakfast myth, explain links with diabetes, intermittent fasting, metabolism and why what you eat matters more than when
 "Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day, or just a myth?")
Is it ok to use your phone on the toilet? Here's what you need to know
Compared with those who said they had never used a smartphone on the toilet, the researchers found that the smartphone users were much more likely to spend more than five minutes going to the bathroom
Iodine deficiency continues to linger in India, putting millions at risk
Despite widely available iodised salt, iodine deficiency continues to affect millions, silently contributing to fatigue and anomalies in metabolism and growth
 "Iodine deficiency continues to linger in India, putting millions at risk")
Navratri fasting done right: Foods to eat, avoid and balance for energy
Fasting during Navratri can reset the body and mind, but poor food choices may undo benefits. Doctors explain how to fast mindfully, stay nourished, and keep energy levels up
 "Navratri fasting done right: Foods to eat, avoid and balance for energy")