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Maharashtra reports 77 Covid cases, tally since Jan 1 reaches 1,439

Of the new cases, 41 have been reported from Pune, 25 from Mumbai, six from Kolhapur, four from Navi Mumbai and one from Nagpur

Covid booster jab not needed, say experts; high-risk groups need protection

Public health experts recommend a risk-based Covid response focused on the elderly and immunocompromised instead of mass booster vaccination campaigns

Alcohol consumption, vaping affect fertility in men and women: Experts

While smoking increases the risk of a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, it also causes DNA damage in sperm, which can lead to miscarriage and birth defects, they say

India recorded 8.6 mn deaths in 2022, down 15% from Covid peak: CRS data

India registered 8.6 million deaths in 2022, a 15% drop from 2021's Covid peak, while births rose by 5% to 25.4 million, according to Civil Registration System data released by the Registrar General

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 5,755; pregnant woman among 4 dead

Of the four deaths reported in the past 24 hours, one each was recorded in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu

Menstruation in space: How women astronauts manage periods in orbit

From awkward tampon math to hormone management in orbit - how women astronauts handle menstruation in space, and what it says about designing for everyone

NB.1.8.1 Covid-19 variant makes up 10% cases globally: Should you worry?

Fatigue, cough and a runny nose may be more than a cold as NB.1.8.1 spreads-here's how serious it is, how it spreads, and what vaccines still protect against

Love coffee? Here's when too much caffeine starts hurting your health

Caffeine overload can trigger anxiety, poor sleep, and fatigue; experts share how to spot the warning signs and switch to healthier alternatives without the crash

From knuckle cracking to weather: Doctors bust 10 common arthritis myths

From joint pain and cold weather to diet and exercise, doctors debunk 10 persistent myths about arthritis causes, treatment and prevention

India reports 4 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 5,364

Of the four deceased in the past 24 hours, two were from Kerala, while Punjab and Karnataka reported one death each. Kerala continuing to be the most affected state, followed by New Delhi, West Bengal

Israel's RedC wants to turn donor cells into $50 shelf-ready blood

Although RedC has already produced small quantities of blood using this process, the real test will be whether it can scale up production, bring down costs, and secure regulatory clearances

India's active Covid case tally nears 5K, 7 deaths reported in 24 hours

Among states, Kerala had the highest caseload at 1,487, followed by Delhi and West Bengal with 562 and 538 cases respectively

Caffeinated energy drinks: Do they give you wings, or just weigh you down?

Love energy drinks? Your body might not. From spiking anxiety to disrupting sleep and hormones, doctors explain what those shiny cans may be doing to young people

World Environment Day 2025: How nature helps heal your mind and body

On World Environment Day, doctors explain how nature helps reduce stress, balance mood, enhance immunity, and support mental and physical well-being

Why 'I'm fine' can be a red flag for anxiety in young professionals

Driven by deadlines and the pressure to succeed, many young professionals say 'I'm fine' while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, and emotional fatigue

India logs 564 Covid-19 cases; IMA urges caution, not panic amid rise

With active Covid-19 cases at 4,866 nationwide, the IMA advises preventive steps, especially for the elderly and chronically ill, to curb further escalation

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 4,866; 5-month-old among 7 dead

Covid cases update: Of the seven deceased, three were from Maharashtra, while Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each

More Covid deaths recorded in past 3 weeks than previous 39 weeks

There have been seven deaths in last 24 hours

Centre to hold nationwide Covid mock drill on June 5 for hospital checks

The Health Ministry will assess hospital readiness through a mock drill on June 5 as Covid-19 cases rise, with states asked to ensure oxygen, beds, and essential supplies

IIT Delhi, AIIMS sign MoU to establish centre to research AI in healthcare

The proposed Centre of Excellence will develop AI-based tools to support key national health programmes and operate as a Section 8 company under a ₹330 crore grant