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Salt myths busted: Pink salt, BP risks & hidden sodium explained

Is pink salt really healthier? Should people with high BP cut salt completely? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors bust common salt myths

Brain-eating deadly amoeba causes 19 deaths in Kerala; what is it?

Kerala is facing a sudden rise in cases of a rare and deadly brain infection caused by the so-called “brain-eating amoeba”, Naegleria fowleri.

H-1B visa: Doctors, nurses, care workers may be spared from $100,000 fee

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks panic among Indian doctors, nurses and IT firms, though exemptions for healthcare may soften the blow

Gut health myths busted: Probiotics, kombucha & detox kits explained

Are probiotics, kombucha, and detox kits really good for your gut? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors bust the biggest gut health myths.

Eye helpline launched to connect patients nationwide with Delhi doctors

Making eye care accessible to citizens, a team of leading ophthalmologists in Delhi have launched a national eye helpline number to connect doctors with patients from all over the country. The initiative, spearheaded under the banner of Sight Sarthi India Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, promises free telephonic and video consultations for anyone across the country struggling with eye problems. Headed by Dr Ikeda Lal, cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon and medical director at Delhi Eye Centre, the helpline is set to become a lifeline for millions - especially those in remote towns and villages who often struggle to access quality ophthalmic care. With a dedicated team of leading ophthalmologists from Delhi, the project is designed to break barriers of geography, cost, and access. From cataract and refractive errors to preventable blindness, millions either delay or avoid treatment due to lack of access or high cost of travel, Dr Lal said. "The newly launched helplin

Superfood myths busted What really works for your health

Are superfoods really miracle cures? From detox claims to disease prevention, doctors bust the biggest superfood myths. Fact-check your health tips today!

Busting 5 Water Myths in 60 Seconds | Do You Really Need 8 Glasses a Day?

Think 8 glasses a day is a hydration rule? Think again. In this Fact-Check Friday, we bust 5 common myths about water, hydration, and detox.

Gallstones rising in kids; doctors stress early detection, healthy habits

Once considered an adult ailment, gallstones are increasingly affecting children across India, prompting paediatricians to call for greater awareness and preventive care. In a surprising shift in pediatric health trends, hospitals and clinics across India are reporting a steady rise in cases of gallstones among children, experts said. Traditionally viewed as a condition affecting middle-aged adults, gallstones are now being diagnosed in children as young as six, raising concerns among medical professionals and public health experts. Gallstones are solid deposits that form in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin. While many cases remain asymptomatic, they can cause intense abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and digestive distress when they obstruct bile flow. "We're seeing a clear increase in pediatric gallstone cases, especially in urban centres," said Dr Shandip Kumar Sinha, the director of pediatric surgery and pediatric urology at Mednata-The Medicity in ..

Think anaemia is just about iron? Think again. | #FactCheckFriday #health #anaemia

Anaemia is one of India’s most misunderstood health issues. It’s not just about iron. It affects men too. And popping iron pills blindly? Could backfire.

Doctors, psychologists and activists oppose lowering age of consent to 16

Several doctors, psychologists, rights activists and lawyers on Thursday opposed attempts seeking lowering of legal age of consent from 18 to 16 years, with NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo terming the move a "time bomb", which, if "not defused", will "explode inside families". At a roundtable held here on the sensitive subject, many doctors argued that at 16, a human brain is "not mature enough" to take decisions related to healthy sexual relationship or weather its psychological impact, and for such girls it also carries the risk of teenage pregnancies and "concomitant health hazards". The Supreme Court has been urged by amicus curiae and senior advocate Indira Jaising to read down the statutory age of consent from 18 to 16 years. Jaising, who is assisting the top court in the 'Nipun Saxena vs Union of India' case, recently filed her written submissions challenging the blanket criminalisation of sexual activity involving adolescents aged 16 to 18 under the Protection of Children from

Can doctors take your organs if you’re in a coma? Organ donation myths busted

Think organ donation is risky? That your religion doesn’t allow it? Or that doctors won’t save you if you’re a registered donor? These are some of the biggest myths stopping people from saving lives.

Juice Cleanse Myths Busted: 15 Detox Myths Doctors Hate | Weight loss | Health tips

Are juice fasts really the miracle detox they claim to be? In this episode of our fact-check series, we bust 15 viral myths around juice cleanses—everything from weight loss to “resetting” your body.

Army doctor uses hair clip, pocket knife to deliver baby on railway platform

Major Rohit Bachwala used a hair clip and a pocket knife as tools during the emergency delivery of a baby girl right on the platform in UP's Jhansi.

NMC relaxes medical faculty rules, aims to widen pool of medical professors

New NMC faculty rules allow more specialists to be appointed as professors, supporting the Union Health Ministry's push to expand medical education by 75,000 seats in five years

'None of them are really doctors': Liver Doc takes on Vidit Gujrathi on X

Modern medicine Vs Ayurveda: new feud between Chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dr Cyriac Abby Philips on Doctor's Day ignites controversy on X

National Doctors' Day: Why India celebrates its medical heroes on July 1

Observed on July 1, National Doctors' Day honours Indian medical professionals and commemorates the legacy of Dr B C Roy, a pioneer of public health

Happy National Doctors' Day 2025: 50+ wishes, messages and quotes to share

National Doctors' Day 2025 in India: Celebrate by honouring doctors with heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, and meaningful messages of gratitude

15 Motherhood Myths Busted by Doctors | Fact-check Friday: What Indian Moms Should Know

“You mustn’t bathe after delivery.” “Eat lots of ghee.” “Small breasts mean less milk.” New moms in India are bombarded with advice—much of it outdated or just plain wrong.