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Kusha Kapila gets invisible braces: Why clear aligners are trending now

With Kusha Kapila joining the clear aligner crowd, this once-niche dental fix is now a mainstream must-have for millennials and professionals alike

World's first AI medical clinic opens in Saudi Arabia with Dr Hua system

Tencent-backed Synyi AI opens a clinic in Saudi Arabia where patients are diagnosed by AI and treatment plans are reviewed by human doctors for safety

What happens to your weight after stopping Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro?

Many people using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro regain the weight after stopping- experts explain why it happens, who's at risk, and how to keep the weight off

Joe Biden's prostate cancer: Risks, symptoms, treatment options explained

Joe Biden's metastatic or stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis highlights common symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options men should know about

12 common cancer myths busted: What doctors say you must stop believing

Fact-check Friday: Doctors debunk persistent cancer myths-from sugar and deodorants to breast surgery and mobile phones-that often mislead patients, delay diagnosis, and derail treatment decisions

How Sanjay Dutt fought stage 4 lung cancer with chemo and resolve

Diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2020, Sanjay Dutt turned to chemotherapy, exercise, and family support in his fight against non-small cell lung cancer-diagnosed only after symptoms turned severe

Why many 30-year-olds already have knee damage, even without symptoms

MRI scans reveal early cartilage and bone damage in young adults, with obesity, high BMI and family history driving silent knee degeneration by age 30

Is this a heart attack? These are the warning signs every man must know

Men often ignore chest pain, fatigue, or indigestion-learn the warning signs of a heart attack, key differences from stress or acidity, and what to do that could help save your life

Cancer-linked chemicals found in widely used skincare, haircare products

Lotions, shampoos, soaps, leave-in hair products, and even eyelash glue may contain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals linked to cancer, according to a new study

Chubby isn't cute: Belly fat in kids linked to heart risk by age 10

Belly fat growth patterns in childhood are tied to insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and early heart disease risk by age 10, finds a decade-long Danish study presented at ECO 2025

Should you get the flu vaccine every year? Here's what Indian doctors say

From cost to timing and effectiveness, here's what doctors in India want you to know about the annual flu vaccine, who should take it, and why it matters for health and hospitalisation prevention

India cuts maternal, infant deaths: MMR, IMR and NMR show big gains

India has made progress in reducing maternal and child deaths, with SRS 2021 data showing declines in MMR, IMR, U5MR and NMR-and improving sex ratio, TFR, and SDG alignment

Just 5 minutes of junk food ads can make children eat 130 calories more

New UK study links brief exposure to junk food advertising with increased calorie intake in kids, sparking fresh calls for stricter ad regulations and parental awareness

Karan Johar reveals he lives with body dysmorphia disorder: What it means

Karan Johar has opened up about living with body dysmorphia, a mental health condition marked by obsessive focus on appearance flaws. Experts explain symptoms, causes, and the social media link

AI tool claims your selfie can predict cancer survival more accurately

FaceAge, an AI tool developed by Harvard researchers, estimates biological age using facial images and can predict cancer survival outcomes more accurately than doctors

Mounjaro helps users lose more weight than Wegovy, new trial reveals

GLP-1 drug Zepbound leads to greater weight and waist loss than Wegovy in 72-week trial, say researchers at European Congress on Obesity comparing new-generation weight-loss drugs

Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic help prevent cancer? New study says yes

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro may lower the risk of several obesity-related cancers, even matching surgery in preventive benefits

How chronic stress is silently impacting middle-aged women's hearts

Chronic stress and hormonal shifts are increasing cardiovascular risks in women during midlife-experts share symptoms, risks, and prevention tips

Not hunger, but mood: Why stress and sadness trigger junk food cravings

A new study links ultra-processed food intake to emotional distress, showing how stress, sadness, and anxiety-not hunger-are driving junk food consumption globally

Hospitals prepare for emergencies; Aiims, others cancel leave of employees

Centre and state-run hospitals ramp up emergency preparedness amid India-Pakistan conflict with drills, stockpiling, coordination, and deployment of mobile facilities