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Hookah with friends, smoke breaks at work? Tobacco is silently wrecking you

Smoking and hookah don't just harm your lungs and heart-doctors warn they also quietly damage sexual function, disrupt hormones, and reduce fertility in both men and women

World No Tobacco Day: Theme, significance, history & facts you need to know

World No Tobacco Day: This year's theme-'Bright products. Dark intentions'-exposes how tobacco firms use flavours, design, and digital marketing to lure young users

India's Covid-19 cases climb to 2,710; Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi worst hit

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 2,710 with Kerala worst hit, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi; new sub-variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 under watch; seven deaths reported

CDSCO lists 17 drugs safe to flush to prevent harm from misuse at home

Regulator's draft guidance allows flushing of 17 high-risk drugs including opioids; calls for drug take-back sites to curb AMR, environmental and public health risks

Multiple Sclerosis in India: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, cost explained

Multiple Sclerosis cases are rising in India, especially among women, with experts stressing early diagnosis, access to high-efficacy therapy, and supportive care

World Multiple Sclerosis Day 2025: History, significance, theme and more

With the theme 'My MS diagnosis', World MS Day 2025 on May 30 highlights the urgency of early detection, access to care, and solidarity with MS patients worldwide

France to ban smoking in public spaces where kids are present from July 1

Starting July 1, France will ban smoking in public spaces like parks, beaches, and bus stops to protect children's health; violators may face fines up to 135 euros ($154)

Facts vs myths: From exercise to inhalers, doctors clear the air on asthma

Fact-check Friday: From workout worries to inhaler fears, experts bust the most common asthma myths people believe

Maharashtra reports 76 new Covid-19 cases, active case tally at 425

At present, Maharashtra is conducting a survey focused on ILI (Influenza-like Illness) and SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) in relation

India, Thailand, Singapore see uptick in Covid cases; WHO urges vigilance

With 91,583 global Covid-19 cases in 28 days before May 11, many South Asian governments urged citizens to wear masks and stay cautious

Why Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk is losing its lead in weight-loss drugs

The Danish drugmaker led the obesity revolution with Ozempic and Wegovy but now lags Eli Lilly in efficacy, trials, and strategy in a $150-bn market

Rising temperatures may be driving cancer risk in women, warns study

Women living in hotter regions face higher rates of breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers, with heat-linked deaths also on the rise, study shows

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