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Beyond hormones: PCOS may impair brain function, says new IIT study

A new IIT-Bombay study reveals that women with PCOS experience slower reaction times and reduced attention span, highlighting that the condition impacts women beyond hormones and periods

Is skipping breakfast hurting your health? Experts explain the science

Skipping breakfast could be hurting more than just your energy levels as experts explain how a balanced morning meal supports the body, brain and hormones

Air India flight emergency prompts call for better medical kits onboard

Doctor treating a passenger mid-air flags the absence of basic medical tools like ECG machine and oximeter, prompting airline response and wider concern

Ozempic teeth, face and tongue: Side effects of GLP-1 drugs explained

As the use of weight-loss injections rises, users report effects like Ozempic face, tongue, and teeth- here is what these mean and how to manage them

Private hospitals step up Covid readiness amid mild case uptick in India

Despite a mild rise in cases and no fresh central advisory, private hospitals across India are enhancing Covid protocols and issuing cautionary measures to safeguard high-risk groups

Union Health Secretary reviews situation of Covid-19 across states

According to the Union Health Ministry, as of May 19, India has 257 active Covid-19 cases, most of which are mild and require no hospitalisation

Early perimenopause symptoms women in their 30s and 40s often ignore

Hormonal shifts in your 30s and 40s may signal perimenopause, not stress-here's how to spot the early signs and take control of your health before symptoms escalate

Desk job, bad back? Here's how office posture is wrecking your spine

From aching necks to disrupted digestion, poor posture is silently impacting office-goers in more ways than one. Here's what doctors say you need to know

World's youngest robotic liver transplant performed on 5-yr-old in Chennai

The child and his mother, who donated 25% of her liver, underwent robotic surgeries through tiny incisions and were discharged within a week

IVF after 40: Can you still get pregnant? What fertility experts say

Fact-check Friday: Delaying motherhood? Experts bust common myths about IVF success after 40 and explain what really affects your chances of pregnancy

From Kerala to Uttar Pradesh, states step up vigil as Covid returns

Masks, tests and advisories return as states like Kerala, UP and Odisha increase vigilance amid rising Covid-19 cases driven by new Omicron sub-variants

Cooking fumes and cosmetics may be raising women's risk of lung disease

Women over 40 face a higher risk of chronic lung disease, possibly due to indoor pollution, hormonal shifts, and misdiagnosis - not just smoking

Working 52+ hours a week may physically change your brain, warns new study

New research links 52+ hour work weeks to brain changes affecting memory, decision-making and emotional regulation in healthcare worker

New WHO agreement on pandemic response: What's it is and what it will do

With lessons from Covid-19, WHO members back treaty to improve equity, vaccine access, and emergency coordination during future outbreaks

Can the '2 per 20' rule really help stabilise blood sugar without exercise?

Research shows that light walking for 2 minutes after every 20 minutes of sitting may significantly lower post-meal blood sugar levels

This 10-minute test can tell you what's your risk of heart disease

The Agatston score reveals early plaque buildup in arteries, helping doctors predict heart disease before symptoms appear and personalise treatment or prevention plans

Broken heart syndrome: Men face twice the death risk, say researchers

Broken Heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, triggered by emotional stress, shows higher death rates in men even though women are more often diagnosed with it

Covid-19 cases cross 250 mark in India: Should you worry about JN.1 variant?

Doctors explain what the Covid JN.1 variant is, its symptoms, vaccine protection, testing options, and what precautions Indians should take amid rising cases in Asia

Reagan, Carter and Biden: A history of US presidents diagnosed with cancer

As Joe Biden begins treatment for prostate cancer, here's a look at other US presidents who faced cancer diagnoses and how their cases were managed

Most Indian corporate employees face emotional distress, HCL Healthcare finds

HCL Healthcare report finds 84% of India Inc workforce battling low mood, anxiety and poor sleep, calling for urgent emotional wellness reforms at workplaces