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Green corridors: Vital lifelines speeding organs to save precious lives

Coordinated, traffic-free routes are helping donor organs reach recipients in record time, improving transplant success rates across India. Find out how such traffic-free routes are create

Over 18,000 lives saved through organ donation, but demand persists

India achieved a record number of organ transplants in 2024, yet thousands remain on waiting lists. Doctors, authorities call for increased participation to help save lives on World organ donation Day

From ICU to new life: Tracing the journey of a donated organ in India

From confirming brain death to racing against the clock, here's how India's doctors, labs, and Notto work together to deliver a donated organ and save lives

Brain death explained: The hardest 'yes' and a window for organ donation

Brain death is the only moment when deceased organ donation can give others a second chance at life. Understanding it helps families say 'yes' when it matters most

AI eroded doctors' ability to detect cancer within months in study

AI helped health professionals to better detect pre-cancerous growths in the colon, but when the assistance was removed, their ability to find tumors dropped by about 20 per cent

Blowing a conch shell could help manage moderate sleep apnoea, study finds

Indian trial finds that regular conch shell blowing may improve sleep quality, reduce breathing interruptions, and ease daytime sleepiness in people with moderate obstructive sleep apnoea

From fear to heart failure: Stalked women face 40% higher heart health risk

A 20-year Harvard-led study finds experiencing stalking and obtaining restraining orders linked to sharply higher heart disease and stroke risk in women

Weight loss, fatigue, anaemia? Watch out for subtle signs of colon cancer

From bowel habit changes to unexplained weight loss, early signs are often dismissed, delaying diagnosis and treatment

Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs tied to rare, serious eye issue: Study

Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy, or NAION, is a rare but devastating eye condition that occurs when blood flow to the optic nerve is suddenly reduced or blocked

ChatGPT can't be your therapist anymore, here's what has changed and why

Curious why ChatGPT is no longer your go-to confidant? OpenAI now limits emotional advice, pushing users toward real-world support. Know what has changed

New Covid variant on the rise in US: What you need to know about XFG

WHO says the fast-spreading XFG 'Stratus' variant, now rising in US and Europe, poses low public health risk and shows no signs of greater severity than Omicron

Cannabis addiction triples oral cancer risk in just five years, study finds

A new California study reveals that cannabis use disorder is linked to a threefold rise in oral cancer risk, challenging the belief that marijuana is a 'safe' drug

Cult Fit co-founder's realistic weight loss lessons for lasting results

From better sleep to mindful hydration, Cult Fit co-founder Rishabh Telang shares six simple, science-backed weight loss tips that fit into real life, no crash diets required

Zydus gets USFDA approval for a high blood pressure to treat angina

The company has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for Diltiazem Hydrochloride tablets in strengths of 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg, and 120 mg, the drug maker said in a statement

ChatGPT salt swap advice lands man in hospital with bromide poisoning

A new case warns that relying on AI for diet advice can be dangerous, as a man replaced salt with sodium bromide and developed life-threatening toxicity

Prioritise women, close kin of deceased donors for organ transplant: Govt

It has also suggested that weightage be given to near relatives of deceased donors awaiting organ transplant

Fit India Sundays on Cycle: What is it, how to locate and register?

Launched in December 2024, the weekly campaign invites people of all ages to join cycling and wellness activities, promoting fitness, sustainability, and community participation across India

Inflammation control in diabetics may cure depression, methods vary: Study

The researchers said that while early diagnosis and effective treatment of depression in diabetics is important, not all respond equally

What happens during an IVF cycle? Step-by-step guide to fertility treatment

As more couples turn to IVF for parenthood, understanding the step-by-step process, costs and success rates is key to navigating this complex journey

From dandruff to diet, here are 16 myths about balding in men, women busted

Hair loss often triggers confusion and panic. This week, we dispel 16 myths about balding in men and women