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How undiagnosed ADHD raises addiction risk, especially in women

Experts warn that undiagnosed ADHD can lead to addiction due to impulsivity, emotional dysregulation and subtle symptoms often overlooked in adult women

Why some people get motion sickness and how to prevent it effectively

Expert explains what causes motion sickness, why some people are more prone to it, and what actually works to prevent or manage it across travel modes

India refutes Lancet report, says unvaccinated child rate now lower

A recent Lancet report had grouped India among eight countries having more than half of the world's zero dose children as of 2023

'Parental support, pre-op knowledge key to baby's smooth surgical journey'

Understanding the procedure, knowing what to expect, and learning how to support their child during recovery are essential to easing this journey

HPV key factor for rise in cancer cases among Indian youth, say doctors

With increasing cases of cervical, oral, and oropharyngeal cancers linked to HPV infection, experts believe India is on the brink of a preventable cancer crisis if urgent measures are not implemented

Can lemon water burn fat? Experts bust 15 weight loss myths you believe

From lemon water and detox drinks to skipping rice and sweating more, experts separate fat-loss facts from fiction to help you focus on what works

Unvaccinated kids' numbers fell from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024: Govt

The effect of the increased number of lifesaving vaccines in reducing mortality and morbidity in children due to diarrhea, pneumonia, meningitis & encephalitis is also clearly observable

Genomic testing sees sharp uptake in India, now growing beyond metros

With 18 per cent CAGR, India's genomic diagnostics market is expanding into Tier 2 and 3 cities as affordability, cancer screening, and personalised care fuel adoption

Speak up at work: What to do when you're feeling ignored and invisible

Being constantly overlooked can erode your confidence and mental health-experts explain how to speak up at work, seek feedback, and protect your self-worth

Does your job involve meeting people? It may raise diabetes risk: Study

A 14-year study of nearly 3 million people found that emotional strain in public-facing roles may increase type 2 diabetes risk by up to 47 per cent

Anti-obesity mkt heats up as Mounjaro's Kwikpen version gets India approval

Eli Lilly's prefilled shot arrives a day after Wegovy, reloading race for expanding waistline market

India approves Eli Lilly's Mounjaro pen for diabetes, weight control

Eli Lilly's once-weekly KwikPen format for Mounjaro has been approved in India, offering an easier delivery system for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management

International Day Against Drug Abuse 2025: Date, theme, and why it matters

Observed on June 26, the day raises global awareness about drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The 2025 theme, "Break the Cycle. #StopOrganisedCrime," calls for long-term action and reform

Stem cell breakthrough: New therapy raises hopes of curing type 1 diabetes

A new stem cell-based treatment helped most trial participants with severe type 1 diabetes stop insulin use, offering hope for long-term freedom from injections

Why recovery from addiction needs more than just quitting substances

Experts say long-term recovery requires healing trauma, rebuilding mental health, and rediscovering identity-not just quitting the drug

Drugmakers may lose product licence if govt labs flag quality failures

The Health Ministry is working with states to allow immediate suspension of licences for drugs declared substandard by labs, following a key recommendation from Drugs Technical Advisory Board

CDSCO relaxes loan license requirement for med device sterilisation

Medical device makers can now outsource sterilisation through third-party agreements without loan licences if the facility holds a valid sterilisation licence

Scientists find new 'brain-inflaming' bat viruses in China: Should we worry

Chinese scientists discover new viruses in bat kidneys linked to fatal brain diseases, raising urgent concerns about future outbreaks

When office work haunts you after hours: What's happening in your brain?

Why can't you stop thinking about work even after logging off? A psychiatrist explains how work stress lingers in your mind, affecting your health, sleep, and relationships

Adult acne, dull skin, hair loss: Skincare tips every man should know

From stress and screen time to shaving irritation and late nights, men's skin takes a hit-experts share what's causing the damage and how to fix it