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Why do women with epilepsy experience seizure spikes around periods?

Experts explain how hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle can trigger seizure clusters in some women with epilepsy and what can help manage the risk

Why do women with epilepsy experience seizure spikes around periods?
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

How savouring shared experiences can help couples stay strong together

Couples who pause to savour shared positive moments report greater closeness, fewer conflicts and stronger confidence in their future together, a new study finds

How savouring shared experiences can help couples stay strong together
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

AI in health can be beneficial if used under supervision: Experts at AI Summit

India AI Impact Summit 2026: From governance frameworks to clinical validation, experts and industry leaders discuss how AI can strengthen health delivery while safeguarding equity and patient privacy

AI in health can be beneficial if used under supervision: Experts at AI Summit
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

AI Impact Summit: From telemedicine to trust, how AI supports healthcare

At Bharat Mandapam, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 spotlights how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery, from digital records and teleconsultations to ethical, population-scale deployment

AI Impact Summit: From telemedicine to trust, how AI supports healthcare
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

First solar eclipse of 2026: Debunking myths on radiation, eyes, pregnancy

From warnings for expectant mothers to fears of harmful rays, here is what science actually says about eclipse-related health risks

First solar eclipse of 2026: Debunking myths on radiation, eyes, pregnancy
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Nadda to launch key initiatives at India AI Summit on Tuesday

As a digital public good under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, it is designed to strengthen trust, transparency and quality assurance in health-AI deployment

Nadda to launch key initiatives at India AI Summit on Tuesday
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 9:26 PM IST

Two injections a year may transform hypertension care, says Lancet review

Long-acting medicines, including RNA-based therapies, may soon allow patients to manage high blood pressure with just two doses a year

Two injections a year may transform hypertension care, says Lancet review
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 5:55 PM IST

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life

Even if longevity does not run in your family, following one of five healthy diets could meaningfully increase life expectancy, according to new research

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs: Cost, risks, who really needs them

As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs gain popularity, experts explain who needs it, the real health benefits, potential side effects, and why supervision is critical

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs: Cost, risks, who really needs them
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Sweet treat to silent risk: How sugar may raise cancer, heart risk

Experts say refined sugars may do more than add calories because they can alter insulin response, raise cardiovascular risk and create conditions linked to cancer development

Sweet treat to silent risk: How sugar may raise cancer, heart risk
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

Why the same virus affects people differently, triggers varied outcomes

A new study shows that both our genes and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells, shaping how differently we respond to the same virus

Why the same virus affects people differently, triggers varied outcomes
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Dozens in Australia diagnosed with rare vision loss linked to tattoos

Researchers in Australia have documented 40 cases of tattoo-linked immune reaction that can inflame the eyes and potentially lead to permanent vision loss

Dozens in Australia diagnosed with rare vision loss linked to tattoos
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all

Accessibility options embedded within the India AI Impact Summit 2026 website enable users to customise text, contrast and layout for a more inclusive browsing experience

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence

Positive self-talk is only helpful in safe environments. In unsafe or harmful situations (for example, an abusive relationship) staying positive may blind you to potential dangers

Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

GST changes signal shift toward affordable cancer care: Aiims researchers

The researchers mentioned that the GST council recommended the total exemption of 33 lifesaving drugs, including those used in cancer care, from GST altogether

GST changes signal shift toward affordable cancer care: Aiims researchers
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Expert-backed exercises to improve balance and help prevent falls

Physiotherapists share simple, effective exercises that build strength, improve stability and lower the risk of falls across age groups

Expert-backed exercises to improve balance and help prevent falls
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

When back pain turns serious: Doctors explain ankylosing spondylitis

Affecting mostly young adults, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune condition that requires lifelong management and early medical intervention

When back pain turns serious: Doctors explain ankylosing spondylitis
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Regular strength training may help slow brain ageing, says study

Strength training may offer more than physical gains, as researchers report measurable reductions in biological brain age

Regular strength training may help slow brain ageing, says study
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Anti-vaccine sentiment threatens pandemic preparedness: Health official

Richard Hatchett, who leads the Cepi, a partnership of governments and philanthropies that was among the first to fund Covid-19 vaccines, said epidemics and pandemics remained a key global threat

Anti-vaccine sentiment threatens pandemic preparedness: Health official
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

Weight loss, detox, autophagy: Doctor busts 15 common fasting myths

From weight loss and detox claims to blood sugar control and autophagy hype, an internal medicine expert explains when fasting helps, and when it quietly harms

Weight loss, detox, autophagy: Doctor busts 15 common fasting myths
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 9:52 AM IST