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This antibody doesn't kill bacteria, it just neutralises their toxins
Scientists find our largest antibody doesn't destroy bacteria but blocks their toxins by stiffening them - a discovery that could inspire gentler, next-gen therapies for tough infections
 "This antibody doesn't kill bacteria, it just neutralises their toxins")
Israeli lab grows human kidney that lasts 34 weeks in medical first
An Israeli hospital has created the first lab-grown kidney to survive 34 weeks, a milestone that could change future treatments for kidney diseases
 "Israeli lab grows human kidney that lasts 34 weeks in medical first")
Not drinking enough water? Your body may overreact to stress, study shows
Drinking too little water doesn't just cause thirst-it could heighten how your body reacts to stress, with links to higher cortisol, heart risk, and mood disorders
 "Not drinking enough water? Your body may overreact to stress, study shows")
This morning habit may raise your heart attack risk, says cardiologist
Most heart attacks strike between 7-11 am, not from stress but your wake-up routine, says cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj who warns mornings are high-alert hours
 "This morning habit may raise your heart attack risk, says cardiologist")
Supplements can't replace food, sleep or movement: Rujuta Diwekar
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, on Soha Ali Khan's podcast, said supplements can never replace the basics of health, such as home food, sleep, and daily movement
 "Supplements can't replace food, sleep or movement: Rujuta Diwekar")
Office romance: Can love at work uplift or derail your mental health?
Workplace love can ease stress, boost morale, and even aid productivity-but it may also blur boundaries, fuel gossip, and affect your well-being. Psychiatrists weigh in on how to protect yourself
 "Office romance: Can love at work uplift or derail your mental health?")
From Covid-19 to cancer care: What are mRNA vaccines and how do they work?
mRNA vaccines made headlines during Covid-19, now they could redefine cancer treatment. Here's what Nobel Prize-winning technology is and how it works
 "From Covid-19 to cancer care: What are mRNA vaccines and how do they work?")
What to do if someone faints: First-aid tips and signs of emergency
From dehydration to stress, fainting has many triggers-doctor shares simple first-aid steps, signs of danger, and prevention tips everyone should know
 "What to do if someone faints: First-aid tips and signs of emergency")
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")