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Stem cell breakthrough: New therapy raises hopes of curing type 1 diabetes

A new stem cell-based treatment helped most trial participants with severe type 1 diabetes stop insulin use, offering hope for long-term freedom from injections

Stem cell breakthrough: New therapy raises hopes of curing type 1 diabetes
Updated On : 26 Jun 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

Scientists find new 'brain-inflaming' bat viruses in China: Should we worry

Chinese scientists discover new viruses in bat kidneys linked to fatal brain diseases, raising urgent concerns about future outbreaks

Scientists find new 'brain-inflaming' bat viruses in China: Should we worry
Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 5:28 PM IST

When office work haunts you after hours: What's happening in your brain?

Why can't you stop thinking about work even after logging off? A psychiatrist explains how work stress lingers in your mind, affecting your health, sleep, and relationships

When office work haunts you after hours: What's happening in your brain?
Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 5:26 PM IST

Adult acne, dull skin, hair loss: Skincare tips every man should know

From stress and screen time to shaving irritation and late nights, men's skin takes a hit-experts share what's causing the damage and how to fix it

Adult acne, dull skin, hair loss: Skincare tips every man should know
Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 5:21 PM IST

10 foods a cardiologist avoids after 20 years treating heart disease

From coconut oil to wheat bread, these everyday foods may not be as heart-healthy as you think, says US-based cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, who reveals his 'never-buy' list

10 foods a cardiologist avoids after 20 years treating heart disease
Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 5:20 PM IST

Cataracts in 30s and 40s? How screen time and stress may be clouding vision

Cataracts are increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s-could screen habits, stress, or family history be raising your risk? Experts explain why early eye care is crucial

Cataracts in 30s and 40s? How screen time and stress may be clouding vision
Updated On : 24 Jun 2025 | 5:51 PM IST

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in India to tackle obesity and heart risk

Wegovy is India's first weekly injectable approved for both long-term weight loss and reducing heart risks in obese and overweight adults

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in India to tackle obesity and heart risk
Updated On : 24 Jun 2025 | 5:49 PM IST

Madhuri Dixit's husband Dr Nene shares secrets to stronger, healthier knees

From smart movement to choosing the right shoes, Dr Shriram Nene's tips can help prevent knee pain, support flexibility, and boost long-term joint health

Madhuri Dixit's husband Dr Nene shares secrets to stronger, healthier knees
Updated On : 24 Jun 2025 | 4:33 PM IST

Scientists edge closer to drug that could safely extend human lifespan

New meta-analysis shows that rapamycin may mimic the benefits of dietary restriction in animals, bringing researchers closer to a safer way to slow ageing and boost healthspan

Scientists edge closer to drug that could safely extend human lifespan
Updated On : 24 Jun 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

Glass bottles may have more microplastics than plastic, shows French study

A French study challenges the belief that glass bottles are safer to drink from. It found that they contain up to 50 times more microplastics than plastic or metal bottles

Glass bottles may have more microplastics than plastic, shows French study
Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 3:13 PM IST

International Yoga Day: 6 desk yoga poses to ease stress and boost focus

Just 5 minutes of desk yoga can improve posture, reduce stress and mental fatigue, and protect your health during long office hours-no mat needed

International Yoga Day: 6 desk yoga poses to ease stress and boost focus
Updated On : 21 Jun 2025 | 12:30 PM IST

International Yoga Day: Wrist pain from screen overuse? Try these stretches

International Day of Yoga 2025: Easy yoga stretches to reduce wrist strain, improve flexibility, and support long-term upper body alignment-no mat needed

International Yoga Day: Wrist pain from screen overuse? Try these stretches
Updated On : 21 Jun 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

Flight anxiety rising after Air India crash? Doctor explains what to do

After the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, doctors report rising aviophobia and urge travellers to watch for signs and adopt coping strategies

Flight anxiety rising after Air India crash? Doctor explains what to do
Updated On : 20 Jun 2025 | 2:58 PM IST

Are these popular Instagram fitness trends actually helpful or just hype?

From moon water to 100 Surya Namaskars a day, this Fact-check Friday we decode viral fitness fads flooding your feed and tell you what actually works, according to doctors

Are these popular Instagram fitness trends actually helpful or just hype?
Updated On : 20 Jun 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

USFDA approves first HIV prevention shot needing only two doses a year

Lenacapavir, the world's first twice-yearly HIV prevention shot, gets US FDA nod-offering a discreet, long-acting solution and near-complete protection to boost global HIV prevention efforts

USFDA approves first HIV prevention shot needing only two doses a year
Updated On : 20 Jun 2025 | 10:20 AM IST

Red flags in kidney health: 5 silent signs you're probably ignoring

World Kidney Cancer Day 2025: Experts say even mild fatigue or swelling may be an early sign your kidneys are struggling - here's what not to dismiss

Red flags in kidney health: 5 silent signs you're probably ignoring
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 4:58 PM IST

World Kidney Cancer Day 2025: Know signs, risks, and prevention tips

Kidney cancer often remains silent until late stages, making awareness, screening and prevention vital to improving survival outcomes

World Kidney Cancer Day 2025: Know signs, risks, and prevention tips
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

Is your office bestie good for your mental health? Here is what doctors say

Doctors say workplace friendships can reduce stress, support resilience and act as emotional anchors in high-pressure jobs

Is your office bestie good for your mental health? Here is what doctors say
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 2:04 PM IST

Heart-smart eating: Diet tips to lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest

From leafy greens to healthy fats, cardiologists reveal how smart eating habits reduce cardiac arrest risk

Heart-smart eating: Diet tips to lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Updated On : 18 Jun 2025 | 4:24 PM IST

Mental health at work: 7 expert-backed strategies to make a difference

From flexible work hours to empathetic leadership, these expert strategies go beyond buzzwords to create mentally healthy workplaces that genuinely support teams

Mental health at work: 7 expert-backed strategies to make a difference
Updated On : 18 Jun 2025 | 12:51 PM IST