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Preparing for the worst: Emergency health kits every household should have

As tensions mount after Operation Sindoor, having a well-stocked emergency health kit can help families in India stay safe during disruptions, evacuations, or medical access crises

Thailand reports anthrax outbreak after rare death: What you should know

Anthrax outbreak in Thailand prompts public health alert after first fatality in 30 years, with 98 under surveillance and 636 receiving antibiotics as precautionary treatment

Insulin's century-old legacy still stands tall amid new diabetes drugs

Despite the rise of GLP-1s and oral therapies, insulin remains vital for millions, particularly those with type 1 diabetes and other insulin-dependent conditions

World Asthma Day 2025: Theme, treatment, and tips for better care

Observed globally on May 6, this year's asthma day stresses better access to inhalers, expert-backed prevention, and early diagnosis to reduce global health burden

Is plastic killing us? India tops heart deaths from toxic plastic use

A global study links common household plastics to over 100,000 heart-related deaths in India, revealing an urgent public health crisis hiding in plain sight

World Asthma Day 2025: India turns to smart tools to tackle high mortality

World Asthma Day 2025: As India battles rising asthma cases driven by pollution and lifestyle shifts, innovations in diagnosis, inhalers, and digital tools are redefining care

World Asthma Day 2025: Are you using your inhaler right? Find out

On World Asthma Day, doctors remind us that even the best medicine fails if the inhaler isn't used correctly. Here's a doctor-backed guide to get it right

Medicines are just one part of the solution: Zydus' Sharvil Patel

Zydus MD Sharvil Patel says the company is going beyond pharma into med-tech, diagnostics, and rare diseases, aiming for a global footprint while retaining India as the manufacturing hub

Behind the filter: Misha Agrawal's death sparks mental health wake-up call

Influencer Misha Agrawal's death has triggered a national reckoning on how online validation, social media pressures, and mental health intersect in the lives of Indian youth and influencers

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has Asperger's: What it is, how it's diagnosed

Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe said he has Asperger's syndrome. Here's what it means, how it's diagnosed, and how much autism testing and therapy typically costs in India

MedTech multinationals bet big on India, eyeing global hub status

Global medtech giants like Siemens and Philips are expanding R&D and manufacturing in India, leveraging policy support and talent to embed India in global value chains

Study finds men more likely to fall sick, die from 3 common health issues

However, compared to women, men were found to be less likely to seek medical care and adhere to treatment for these common health conditions due to norms related to masculinity

Mandaviya joins 'Fit India' cycling drive, stresses benefits of exercise

Mandaviya highlighted the significance of physical activity in today's increasingly digital world

From vigorous brushing to aligners: Here's what may cause gums to recede

Symptoms such as bleeding when brushing, drifting teeth, persistent bad breath, or tooth mobility should always be investigated

216 deaths reported as US sees deadliest flu season for children in 15 yrs

The flu vaccination rate for US children has plummeted from about 64 per cent five years ago to 49 per cent this season\

Doctors, drugmakers divided over SC's prescribe-only-generics remark

The SC's suggestion to mandate generic-only prescriptions has drawn mixed reactions from the medical and pharma community, highlighting concerns over quality and feasibility

Text neck syndrome is real-and it's the next big office health hazard

From nagging neck pain to long-term spinal strain, text neck syndrome is emerging as a modern posture disorder caused by excessive screen time and poor device habits among office-goers and youth

12 sleep myths doctors want you to stop believing-before it harms you

Fact-check Friday: From sleep debt to screen time and naps, we bust popular myths that could be silently harming your brain, mood, energy, and long-term health, with expert tips for better sleep

Scorching weather in North India drives rise in heat-related illnesses

Govt, hospitals preparing to make necessary arrangements to tackle increased heatwave load

Ban on popular heartburn drug Ranitidine deferred amid cancer concerns

Despite NDMA-related cancer concerns and global withdrawals, Indian drug regulators have opted not to suspend Ranitidine, pending further safety review and investigation by a larger expert committee