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Organ donation myths debunked: Experts explain facts that truly save lives
One donor can save up to eight lives, yet myths and misconceptions hold people back. Experts explain why these beliefs are false and how donation truly gives life
CDSCO flags 8 drugs as spurious, 134 not of standard quality in July
CDSCO flagged eight spurious drugs and 134 substandard formulations in July 2025, while Novo Nordisk reported theft of insulin and Wegovy batches during transit in India
 "CDSCO flags 8 drugs as spurious, 134 not of standard quality in July")
Sitting too long? Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's trainer shares easy hacks
Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's fitness coach Karan Sawhney calls sitting the new smoking, recommends practical hacks to add movement daily
 "Sitting too long? Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's trainer shares easy hacks")
Why men are more likely to die from diabetes, hypertension and HIV
A global study in PLOS Medicine shows men have higher death rates from diabetes, hypertension and HIV/AIDS, largely due to risky lifestyles and lower healthcare use
 "Why men are more likely to die from diabetes, hypertension and HIV")
People with sensitive personalities more prone to anxiety, depression
New research reveals a strong link between sensitivity and mental health risks like anxiety and depression, but also improves response to care
 "People with sensitive personalities more prone to anxiety, depression")
Ice or heat: Which therapy to use for different types of pain, injury care
Should you reach for an ice pack or a hot compress? Experts explain how cold and heat therapies work differently and which one is best for your pain or injury
 "Ice or heat: Which therapy to use for different types of pain, injury care")
From stomach paralysis to vision loss: Ozempic faces over $2 bn lawsuits
Ozempic, the viral weight-loss injection, is now in the dock with $2 billion lawsuits as patients allege stomach paralysis, vision loss, and lasting health damage
 "From stomach paralysis to vision loss: Ozempic faces over $2 bn lawsuits")
Eating French fries often raises diabetes risk, Harvard study warns
A study tracking 200,000 US adults reveals eating French fries three times a week can increase type 2 diabetes risk by 20% while boiled or baked potatoes show no such link when eaten in moderation
 "Eating French fries often raises diabetes risk, Harvard study warns")
These biomarkers may predict organ failure, death in chronic kidney disease
A new study highlights biomarkers that may predict chronic kidney disease progression, opening new possibilities for targeted care and personalised medicine
 "These biomarkers may predict organ failure, death in chronic kidney disease")
From stress to habits: Why some people walk or talk in their sleep
Stress, fatigue, and erratic schedules can all trigger sleepwalking or sleep talking; doctors explain what happens in your brain and when to worry
 "From stress to habits: Why some people walk or talk in their sleep")
Respiratory viruses like flu, coronavirus may trigger cancer relapse: Study
A new study reveals that respiratory infections like common flu and coronavirus can awaken dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs, raising concerns for survivors
 "Respiratory viruses like flu, coronavirus may trigger cancer relapse: Study")
From poha to yoghurt bowl: Doctor-approved picks for gut-healthy breakfasts
A gastroenterologist lists 8 simple, tasty, and gut-friendly meals that boost energy, focus, and digestion
 "From poha to yoghurt bowl: Doctor-approved picks for gut-healthy breakfasts")
NHA, C-DAC launch e-Sushrut@Clinic HMIS for small healthcare providers
NHA and C-DAC have launched e-Sushrut@Clinic, a lightweight, ABDM-enabled HMIS for small and medium healthcare providers to digitise records and offer telemedicine at low cost
 "NHA, C-DAC launch e-Sushrut@Clinic HMIS for small healthcare providers")
15 myths about ageing that could change how you see your future health
From fitness to brain health, a doctor debunked 15 myths about ageing, proving that the choices you make in your 20s and 30s can keep you thriving for decades
 "15 myths about ageing that could change how you see your future health")
Independence Day: Stretch, stay active, gift yourself freedom from aches
This Independence Day, reclaim your freedom from pain; walk, stretch, and move daily to keep joints strong, posture healthy, and your body full of energy
 "Independence Day: Stretch, stay active, gift yourself freedom from aches")
This Independence Day, free yourself of stress with these simple techniques
Independence Day: Liberate yourself from daily stress with easy meditation and pranayama practices. Enhance mental clarity, reduce anxiety, and feel energised every day
 "This Independence Day, free yourself of stress with these simple techniques")
Can positive affirmations rewire your brain? Here's what doctors say
Positive affirmations can rewire your brain's thinking patterns over time, but experts warn they work best as part of a broader mental wellness toolkit
 "Can positive affirmations rewire your brain? Here's what doctors say")
Can sunscreen pills replace your cream? Here's what dermatologists say
Sunscreen in a capsule promises convenience, but does it deliver real protection? Dermatologist explains the benefits, limits, and best ways to use them for daily sun safety
 "Can sunscreen pills replace your cream? Here's what dermatologists say")
Kinder kids more likely to eat fruits, veggies as teens, study finds
A UK study tracking 6,200 kids for over a decade links prosocial behaviour to better eating habits, offering parents a new reason to raise kinder kids
 "Kinder kids more likely to eat fruits, veggies as teens, study finds")
Diet, workout, mindset that keep 'Coolie' star Rajinikanth energetic at 74
At 74, Rajinikanth's energy defies age. Thalaiva's lifestyle shows how discipline and simplicity can keep you fit, energetic and ageless
 "Diet, workout, mindset that keep 'Coolie' star Rajinikanth energetic at 74")