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Navratri fasting done right: Foods to eat, avoid and balance for energy

Fasting during Navratri can reset the body and mind, but poor food choices may undo benefits. Doctors explain how to fast mindfully, stay nourished, and keep energy levels up

It's never too late: Study shows 1 in 4 older adults reclaim full health

New research finds that nearly one in four adults over 60 bounce back to full well-being in just three years, proving resilience and recovery are possible at any age

Doomscrolling rewires your brain: Why nonstop bad news feels addictive

Endless negative news may feel unavoidable, but doctors warn doomscrolling can rewire brain pathways, impair decision-making, and fuel anxiety in young professionals

a-Heal: This AI bandage monitors wounds and helps them heal 25% faster

Scientists have designed a portable AI-driven bandage, a-Heal, that monitors wounds in real time and delivers adaptive therapy, cutting healing time by 25 per cent in tests

Pings that sting: Why too many phone notifications may be bad for your heart

Doctors warn that constant notifications, late-night alerts and heavy screen time do not just disturb sleep, they spike blood pressure, disrupt rhythm and quietly harm young hearts

Can app-based eating affect your heart? Doctors explain the hidden risks

World Heart Day 2025: The ease of ordering burgers, pizzas, and fried snacks at a tap comes with a price; doctors say app culture is silently shaping India's rising heart health crisis

Why night shifts or late nights may be hurting your heart more than you know

Doctors warn that disrupted sleep, missed melatonin cues, and 'social jetlag' from night shifts or late nights quietly increase blood pressure, stiffen arteries and raise long-term heart disease risk

Financial stress and heart attacks: Why money matters as much as cholesterol

Doctors warn that rising EMIs, job insecurity, and daily money stress can quietly damage the heart, making financial anxiety a hidden cardiac risk alongside cholesterol

World Heart Day 2025: 5 small daily habits that can save your heart

Doctor shares five simple changes that fit easily into busy workdays that can lower hidden risks and keep your heart stronger for years to come

World Heart Day 2025: 10 daily habits slowly destroying your heart health

Modern life seems convenient, but doctors say our current lifestyle-including digital overload, caffeine, air pollution, and more-is straining the heart

World Heart Day 2025: Heart attacks no longer just an old age problem

Once seen as a disease of the elderly, heart attacks are now striking 20- and 30-year-olds, making World Heart Day 2025 a wake-up call for urgent action

In a first, experimental gene therapy cuts Huntington's progression by 75%

A Phase I/II trial of AMT-130 reports unprecedented results, with patients showing a 75 per cent slowdown in Huntington's disease progression over three years

Vaccines, weather, kadha: What really helps immunity and what doesn't

Experts weigh in on immunity myths involving kadha, vitamins, vaccines, stress, and weather to reveal what truly helps your body fight infections

Want to live longer? Harvard Health's 5 simple habits may change your life

From mindful living to toxin-free choices, Harvard Health experts outline five daily habits that can lower disease risk, improve well-being, and support long-term health

Why office chairs and two-wheelers may be silently hurting your back

From slouching at your desk to scooter commutes, everyday habits may silently damage your spine. An orthopaedic expert shares what young professionals must watch out for

Eat the Mediterranean way, smile longer: New study links food, gum health

A new UK study links higher red meat intake and poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet with severe gum disease, spotlighting how dietary choices affect oral health

China's chemical nightmare: Woman dies after stepping on deadly acid

A 52-year-old in Hangzhou died after stepping on a discarded bottle of hydrofluoric acid, a corrosive chemical that triggered fatal multi-organ failure within days

The cancers killing poor aren't being studied. WHO flags global trial gaps

Published in Nature Medicine, the WHO review shows most clinical trials are concentrated in rich countries and ignore the deadliest cancers in low-income regions

Wife died hiding her pain: Viral post highlights mental health blind spots

After his pregnant wife died from undiagnosed pre-eclampsia, a grieving man's Reddit post is making the internet rethink what we call 'normal pain' and why speaking up can save lives

This Indian discovery may replace brain surgery for neuro disorders

From boosting dopamine to reducing toxic proteins, a new Indian nanomaterial may help treat neurodegenerative diseases without surgery or invasive devices