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World Haemophilia Day 2026: Bridging the gap through earlier diagnosis

With thousands still undiagnosed, experts stress that early detection can prevent complications and improve outcomes for people living with haemophilia

Recurrent night sweats: What they mean and when you should worry

Persistent night sweats may signal hormonal imbalance, infections, or medication effects. Experts share when to seek medical help

What is Keytruda? How the cancer drug works and why it's in focus

Doctors break down how Keytruda works and who it helps, as a global probe raises concerns over patents, pricing, and access in India

Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best

Eat, move, and rest in sync with your menstrual cycle as experts share simple ways to support hormonal shifts and reduce discomfort

What high-functioning autism really looks like in everyday work life

Behind calm conversations and routine work lies a constant effort as professionals on the autism spectrum adapt mask and manage invisible social and sensory challenges daily

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know

Are blue light glasses a must-have for screen users or just clever marketing? Here's what an eye specialist wants you to understand before buying them

Wearables offer health insights, but how reliable are they really?

From smart rings to fitness bands, devices are changing how we view health, but doctors say they should support, not replace, medical advice

Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing

Hair thinning isn't always about age or genetics; dermatologists explain how stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalance, and lifestyle habits can quietly reduce hair density

Study finds parental depression can influence kids' mental health for years

Findings suggest that supporting parents' mental health from pregnancy through childhood may help reduce long-term risks of depression and anxiety in children

Start-stop diets: Why inconsistent healthy eating may backfire over time

From weekday discipline to weekend indulgence, experts explain how inconsistent eating disrupts metabolism and weakens long-term health gains

Syringe reuse linked to HIV outbreak infecting 331 children in Pakistan

Questions mount over medical oversight in Pakistan after an investigation links unsafe injection practices to a major HIV outbreak among children

Smoothies may be calorie bombs: Why your healthy drink may add weight

From nut butters to excess fruit and sweeteners, smoothies can pack more calories than expected, making this "healthy" habit a hidden risk for weight gain and blood sugar spikes

As risky as obesity? How losing too much body fat can harm your health

New research shows that losing fat the wrong way can disrupt metabolism, trigger inflammation, and increase long-term disease risk, challenging the idea that less fat is always better

Parliamentary panel pulls up HealthMin over drug scheme funding gaps

Panel flags funding discontinuity in drug regulation scheme, urges swift SSDRS 2.0 approval and decentralisation of medical device clearances to ease bottlenecks and improve oversight

What it means to be well: Study outlines six pillars of mental well-being

The study identifies key pillars of mental well-being, showing it is shaped by how we think, function and connect rather than just how happy we feel

Restarting your workouts every few weeks? Here's what's really going wrong

If you feel stuck in a loop of falling off track and restarting plans, experts explain how behavioural patterns, emotional triggers, and mindset shifts can help you stay consistent

Liver disease cases rise to 1.3 billion globally in 2023: Lancet study

Researchers also found that regions such as North Africa and West Asia had disproportionately higher rates of MASLD than other regions

Hormonal imbalance, fertility issues rising among women in 20s: Experts

PCOS alone is estimated to affect nearly one in five women of reproductive age in India, according to various epidemiological studies

Relying on AI for health advice? Study finds 80% early diagnoses go wrong

New research highlights serious gaps in AI-led diagnosis, with chatbots missing most early cases but performing better as clinical details increase

Metformin may offer exercise-like benefits in prostate cancer: New study

Researchers say metformin may mimic some exercise benefits in prostate cancer patients, helping manage metabolism and fatigue, though it cannot replace physical activity