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How increased screen time is triggering a rise in computer vision syndrome

As screen time increases across work and leisure, experts highlight a growing wave of digital eye strain and related health issues

Hidden viral infections in children this season: What parents often miss

Doctors say changing symptom patterns are making viral infections in children harder to detect this season, with mild and unusual signs often going unnoticed until complications develop

Screen-free mealtime: Simple tips to help your child eat without a phone

Struggling to get your child off screens at the table? Expert explains the risks and share practical, easy ways to build better mealtime habits

American Heart Association urges people to favour plant-based proteins

It also suggested limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and replacing full fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy

AI health chatbots won't make you better at diagnosing yourself: Study

People who used chatbots were less likely to identify the correct condition than those who didn't. They were also no better at determining the right place to seek care

Eating at 7 pm vs 9 pm: Doctor explains how dinner timing affects your health

A gastroenterologist explains how eating earlier in the evening helps regulate blood sugar, sleep cycles, and metabolism, while late dinners can disrupt hormonal balance and digestion

Govt issues guidelines on GLP-1 drugs use, risks, and regulations

To prevent unauthorised sale, unsupervised use, and other malpractices, the Drug Controller of India has intensified its regulatory surveillance, warning that the drugs can lead to serious side effect

The 'sorted' trap: Why looking perfect online is quietly exhausting us

Behind the pressure to appear perfect online lies a quiet burnout, as experts unpack how curated identities fuel anxiety, self-doubt and a growing disconnect from real life

Smoking weed and tobacco accelerates brain shrinkage, say scientists

Researchers say cannabis and tobacco use is linked to reduced brain volume in key regions tied to emotions, memory, and movement, raising concerns about long-term brain health

Ovarian cysts and fibroids: What experts want every women to know

Many women develop ovarian cysts or fibroids without knowing. Experts share key differences, symptoms to watch for, and how early diagnosis can help prevent complications

Kimchi bacteria may help remove nanoplastics from the body: New study

Researchers found lactic acid bacteria from kimchi can trap nanoplastics and may help remove them from the body, opening up new possibilities for diet-based interventions

No gym needed: Even small movements have health benefits, say researchers

Many people do not consider housework a form of physical activity, but tasks like sweeping, mopping or vacuuming require sustained movement and engage multiple muscle groups

Not sick, not well: Why this hidden health gap may signal future disease

'Not sick, yet not well' is a grey zone affecting many; doctors decode why subtle symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, and low energy are often ignored until it's too late

Lancet study: Fortified foods close 7 bn nutrient gaps, impact can triple

Fortification is one of the most cost-effective nutrition tools, preventing billions of deficiencies each year, while still holding massive untapped potential

'Cicada' Covid variant BA.3.2 detected in 23 countries: What we know so far

A highly mutated Covid variant, 'Cicada', is now seen in over 20 countries, but experts say there is no need to panic as it has not been linked to more serious disease yet

NIT Rourkela develops AI system for accurate sleep posture tracking

AI-powered system uses multimodal sensors to track sleep posture under blankets, improving patient monitoring accuracy while ensuring privacy in hospitals and home-care settings

How cousin marriages raise the risk of genetic disorders in children

While culturally accepted, intra-family marriages can double the risk of genetic disorders, say experts, calling for greater awareness and preventive care

New cholesterol guidelines push for earlier tests and personalised care

The latest cholesterol guidelines expand testing timelines and introduce new risk markers, helping doctors identify and manage heart disease risk earlier than before

How an Australian man used artificial intelligence to fight dog's cancer

AI tools helped analyse tumour data and design a custom vaccine for a dog with cancer, but experts say such treatments require careful validation

Researchers say single RNA injection may help heart repair after heart attack

A new study shows a one-time RNA injection may help the heart repair damage after a heart attack by producing healing molecules, offering a less invasive approach to cardiac recovery