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Flu wave grips Delhi-NCR: 69% of households report viral symptoms

Doctors link the surge in Delhi-NCR to H3N2 flu and advise annual flu shots to reduce hospitalisations and prevent severe illness

Gym bros and home chores: What keeps Indian women from working out

Only 1 in 25 young Indian women exercise daily, as safety, social norms, and domestic expectations hold them back from building lasting fitness habits

Bone glue breakthrough: Chinese scientists heal fractures in 3 minutes

Inspired by oysters, this medical breakthrough repairs bones in 3 minutes without screws, plates or metal implants - and the glue dissolves safely in the body

Double shift, half the sleep: India's women lose rest to unpaid work

From late-night chores to early alarms, Indian women's sleep is sacrificed for the family's routine

'New cancer vaccines to prevent recurrence, not onset in healthy people'

These are a form of immunotherapy, specifically individualised neoantigen therapy, which trains the body's own immune system to recognise and eliminate cancer cells

Eye helpline launched to connect patients nationwide with Delhi doctors

The initiative, spearheaded under the banner of Sight Sarthi India Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, promises free telephonic and video consultations for anyone

Medicinal cannabis sparks concern in Australia over psychosis, poisonings

More than 1,000 unapproved medicinal cannabis products are available in Australia. People often take these for conditions where we have no strong evidence they work

Smoking kills 1.35 mn Indians each year, experts urge safer nicotine use

With India spending more than Rs 1.77 trillion annually on tobacco-related diseases, healthcare experts called for innovative, science-backed harm reduction strategies

Nutrition myths on social media drive emotional ties to certain foods

In today's social media world, endless online wellness hacks, fad diets and nutrition misinformation are spreading faster than ever

What actually happens inside your brain when you change your mind?

Research on changes of mind uses the concept of "metacognition" to explain when and how mind changes occur

How 'brain cleaning' while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia

Disrupted sleep may slow the brain's waste-clearing glymphatic system, raising dementia risks. Researchers say good sleep could aid toxin clearance, though its role in humans is still debated

Men above 50 must watch for these often-missed prostate cancer signs

Frequent urination, weak flow or blood in urine may be early signs of prostate cancer in men over 50, but these are often mistaken for ageing or ignored entirely

Can eating veggies before carbs improve health? Meal sequencing explained

A simple change in the order of eating food can boost satiety, support metabolic health, and lower post-meal sugar spikes

From guilt to healing: How to rebuild a healthy relationship with food

From binge eating cycles to restrictive diets, eating disorders affect both body and mind. Doctors share how you can spot the signs, seek help and rebuild a healthy relationship with food

This influencer had no symptoms. A mammogram still found Stage 0 cancer

Content creator Hallie Swanson felt perfectly healthy-until a routine scan detected Stage 0 breast cancer, highlighting the life-saving power of early screenings even without symptoms

How scientists cracked the 1,500-year-old plague that reshaped an empire

For the first time, scientists have found genetic proof of the plague bacterium Yersinia pestis in a 1,500-year-old mass grave in Jordan, confirming its role in the deadly Justinian pandemic

Are superfoods really healthy? Doctors bust popular wellness myths

Superfoods may boost your diet, but they are no cure-alls. Doctors explain why balance, variety, and local produce matter more than chasing the latest wellness fads

What is botulism, a rare condition that can quickly turn life-threatening?

Unlike typical food poisoning, botulism can cause paralysis and breathing failure. Experts explain causes, symptoms, and why awareness in India remains critical for prevention

Poor oral hygiene linked to higher risk of heart attacks, finds study

Researchers warn that bacteria from the mouth, Viridans streptococci, may travel to the arteries and trigger plaque rupture, leading to heart attacks

Can you be allergic to your own sweat? Here's what dermatologists say

If workouts, hot showers, or even nervous moments leave you with itchy hives, you may have cholinergic urticaria, often known as sweat allergy; doctors explain causes, triggers and treatments