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If life gives you lemons, count yourself lucky: They top the health charts

Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon tops the list of healthiest fruits due to its nutrient density, low calorie count, and wide-ranging health benefits

Robotic-assisted surgery steadily transforming gynaecological care: study

"Women's Health Month is a time to reflect on how surgical technology innovations like the da Vinci robotic technology are enhancing healthcare outcomes for women," said Dr Rooma Sinha

Drinking alcohol, even in moderation, raises pancreatic cancer risk: WHO

New WHO study finds that drinking alcohol, even in small daily amounts, increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the hardest cancers to detect and treat

Sperm donor with cancer gene fathered 67 kids across Europe; 10 diagnosed

A sperm donor unknowingly carrying a rare cancer-causing gene mutation fathered 67 children in Europe, with 10 diagnosed with cancer already, prompting urgent calls for limits on use of donor sperm

Heart disease killed over 1.6 million in Southeast Asia in 2021 alone

A 30-year study in The Lancet finds cardiovascular disease burden has become the region's top killer, with men, poorer nations, and younger age groups hit hardest by lifestyle and environmental risks

Could gene therapy end thalassemia? China's breakthrough sparks hope

With gene therapy offering new hope for thalassemia, experts urge Indian govt to invest in early diagnosis, genetic testing, and equitable access to treatment

Novo Nordisk to launch weight-loss drug Wegovy in India ahead of schedule

Amid rising demand and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro launch, Novo Nordisk is advancing plans to introduce its obesity drug Wegovy in the Indian market

Climate change may fuel spread of fungi that could 'eat you from inside out'

Scientists from Manchester University have warned that rising temperatures could fuel the rapid global spread of Aspergillus, a deadly fungus already responsible for millions of deaths each year

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025: Why periods must never limit access or dignity

Observed every May 28, Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 urges global action to end stigma and ensure access to safe, affordable menstrual care for women, and girls who menstruate

Datanomics: Rising Covid cases put spotlight on India's healthcare system

Without urgent boosts in investment, experts warn India will struggle to meet both everyday and emergency health demands

Sakra appoints Tandem Healthcare to build new 500-bed hospital in Bengaluru

The Indo-Japanese-inspired hospital in North Bengaluru will feature 500 beds, green design, advanced clinical care, and be fully operational within 30 months

Beyond hormones: PCOS may impair brain function, says new IIT study

A new IIT-Bombay study reveals that women with PCOS experience slower reaction times and reduced attention span, highlighting that the condition impacts women beyond hormones and periods

Is skipping breakfast hurting your health? Experts explain the science

Skipping breakfast could be hurting more than just your energy levels as experts explain how a balanced morning meal supports the body, brain and hormones

India crosses 1,000 active Covid-19 cases, Kerala tops with 430 infections

The country clocked 752 new Covid-19 infections between May 19 and 26, seven deaths reported during the period

No cause of worry, infection severity mild: ICMR DG amid Covid cases uptick

The first three are more prevalent, Dr Bhel said. 'Samples from other places are being sequenced and we will know in a day or two if there are more variants'

Air India flight emergency prompts call for better medical kits onboard

Doctor treating a passenger mid-air flags the absence of basic medical tools like ECG machine and oximeter, prompting airline response and wider concern

Ozempic teeth, face and tongue: Side effects of GLP-1 drugs explained

As the use of weight-loss injections rises, users report effects like Ozempic face, tongue, and teeth- here is what these mean and how to manage them

Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark: 430 active cases in Kerala, 104 in Delhi

Covid-19 tally rises across India with over 1,000 active cases. Kerala tops list with 430 active cases; Delhi sees 99 new cases in a week, triggering fresh concerns

Ranchi in Jharkhand reports state's first Covid case in current wave

The infected person is being treated at a private hospital here, he said

Private hospitals step up Covid readiness amid mild case uptick in India

Despite a mild rise in cases and no fresh central advisory, private hospitals across India are enhancing Covid protocols and issuing cautionary measures to safeguard high-risk groups