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Are your daily habits secretly lowering your fertility? Here's what to know

From laptops on your lap to skinny jeans and saunas, everyday heat exposures may quietly lower sperm count and motility. Experts share tips to protect fertility

Infertility is 'woman's issue': Why it's a myth, how men make up 50% cases

Male infertility is often ignored, with factors such as stress, poor sleep, and bad habits affecting sperm health. Experts share fertility treatments and lifestyle changes

Health ministry looks to reduce drug development, approval timelines

The Union Health Ministry has proposed amendments to NDCT Rules 2019 to reduce test licence timelines from 90 to 45 days and ease approvals for BA/BE studies

Why you're a mosquito magnet and not your friends? Doctor explains

Always the one covered in mosquito bites while your friends walk free? Science says it is not because "your blood is sweeter", here's what makes you a mosquito magnet

'I swapped Fomo for Jomo, and my mental health has never been better'

From anxiety to contentment, here's how Fomo and Jomo shape our mental health and daily choices

Skipping annual health exams may cost Deloitte senior leaders up to ₹1 lakh

Deloitte has introduced a tough health mandate for senior executives and partners who must undergo annual health check-ups or face penalties up to ₹1 lakh

Scientists test 4-in-1 drug that may rival Ozempic and bariatric surgery

Researchers explore next-gen obesity drug targeting four hormones at once to overcome limits of existing treatments

Could this new Japanese drug end the dangers of opioids for pain relief?

A Kyoto University team has developed ADRIANA, a first-of-its-kind non-opioid painkiller that could rival morphine and fentanyl, without addiction or deadly side effects

'I drank matcha every day, then I noticed my hair was falling out'

An Instagram creator linked daily matcha with sudden hair loss - experts say timing, tannins, and poor iron absorption may be the surprising culprits behind it

Could one mRNA therapy stop flu, Covid, and more? Scientists say yes

Inspired by a rare mutation that makes people virus-resistant, researchers have created an experimental mRNA nasal therapy that may offer broad protection against future outbreaks

Anaemia isn't just about iron: Doctors bust myths and share real causes

Anaemia isn't just a minor issue or a women-only condition. Doctors bust common myths and share why awareness is key to spotting and treating it early

RFK Jr claims he can tell if children are unhealthy just by 'looking'

Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services claims he can spot unhealthy children just by looking, sparking debate as experts stress complex conditions need proper medical assessment

Ghee coffee trend: Soha Ali Khan's honest take after health podcast

After hearing Malaika Arora and Rujuta Diwekar call ghee a superfood, Soha Ali Khan experimented with ghee coffee. But does the drink live up to its buzz? Here's a look at benefits and possible risks

This new WHO-backed mosquito repellent cuts malaria risk by over 50%

Scientists say paper-thin sheets that emit safe vapours can block over half of mosquito bites, offering a major breakthrough against malaria and dengue

High blood pressure in your 30s? Here's how to lower it without medication

High blood pressure can be managed without pills. From the DASH diet to yoga and weight loss, here are proven lifestyle changes to lower BP

Phones in pockets: Could heat and radiation be hurting male fertility?

Carrying your phone in your trouser pocket may be convenient, but doctor says heat and radiation could slowly impact sperm health and fertility

Science of happiness: How to activate your body's natural happy hormones

Serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins are your natural happy hormones. Here's how simple lifestyle tweaks can lift your mood and lower stress, day after day

Paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen? The right way to use common painkillers

From headaches to period cramps, painkillers are everywhere-but doctors warn against popping the wrong one without knowing the risks

Why introverts burn out faster-and how they can protect their mental health

Introverts aren't shy or antisocial, they are simply misunderstood. Doctor explains how to manage overstimulation, stress, and mental health in today's fast-paced life

Will this court fight make the world's hottest weight-loss drug cheaper?

Indian pharma takes Novo Nordisk to court over patents that keep Wegovy and Ozempic out of reach - could this slash prices for millions of patients?