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Why skipping eye check-ups after 60 can cost more than just vision

From cataracts to glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, many serious vision problems in older adults show no early symptoms. Doctors explain why routine eye tests matter even when vision seems fine

Why staying single for long in your late 20s may affect mental well-being

Singlehood is increasingly normalised, yet new research tracking young adults in Germany and the UK finds prolonged singlehood may affect happiness and mental well-being

Urological health across ages: What to watch for in your 30s, 40s, and beyond

From frequent urination to kidney stones and prostate issues, urological problems change as we age as experts explain age-wise warning signs, lifestyle risks and why early attention matters

Global health risks from plastics may double by 2040, warns Lancet study

From climate change to cancer risk, plastics may be silently harming human health across their entire lifecycle as a Lancet study warns the damage could double by 2040 without urgent action

After 65, do routine health screenings still truly make medical sense?

Experts explain which health screenings still matter after 65, which are overused, and how personalised decisions can be more useful

Gene therapy for weight loss: Can one shot replace lifelong GLP-1 drugs?

US biotech firm Fractyl Health is developing Rejuva, an experimental gene therapy that aims to trigger long-term weight loss by programming the pancreas to produce more GLP-1 hormone

Falls after 65 can be deadlier than heart attacks, doctors warn: Here's why

Doctors warn that falls after 65 can trigger fractures, immobility, and fear, accelerating long-term disability and dependence, and leaving older adults struggling to regain confidence and function

Why gallstones, hernias and appendicitis are filling operation theatres today

Gallstones, hernias and appendicitis are turning up earlier than before. Doctors explain how sedentary lives, processed diets and weight gain are driving more surgical cases

Budget 2026: Doctors, hospitals lay out India's healthcare spending wishlist

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, healthcare leaders spell out priorities to curb preventable disease, cut out-of-pocket costs, and strengthen India's health system at scale

CDSCO flags 7 drugs as spurious, 167 fail quality tests in Dec 2025

CDSCO has flagged seven drug batches as spurious and listed 167 others as not of standard quality in its December 2025 surveillance, covering common medicines for BP, pain and allergies

Confused about weight loss? Endocrinologist explains where to start right

Endocrinologist explains how to build a realistic weight-loss plan that can help you lose fat without regaining it

How many eggs a day is safe? Expert answers cholesterol, belly fat questions

Eggs are praised as a protein powerhouse but blamed for cholesterol. A gastroenterologist answers common questions people still ask about weight loss, liver health, and daily egg intake

Do we really have microplastics in our organs, as some studies suggest?

From brains to blood, microplastics have been reported across the human body; now researchers warn that weak methods and contamination may be distorting the evidence and fuelling unnecessary fear

How altered bile acids may influence chronic kidney disease progression

Scientists find how changes in bile acids linked to gut bacteria may signal advancing chronic kidney disease, pointing to a possible link between gut metabolism and kidney decline

How stress changes your face: What's 'cortisol face' and how to reverse it

When stress lingers, cortisol nudges the body to hold on to salt and water, redistributes fat, and stirs up inflammation

Your shoes may be damaging your knees and back more than you realise daily

From barefoot trends to cushioned trainers, doctor explains how footwear affects your knees, hips and spine, and what kind of shoes actually reduce joint wear over time

India's diabetes burden hits 90 million as lifestyle shifts reshape health

India now has 90 million adults living with diabetes, second only to China. The IDF Diabetes Atlas warns the burden will rise sharply with ageing, urbanisation and lifestyle change

Want to catch up on sleep over the weekend? Science says it may not work

Extra weekend sleep can ease fatigue and briefly sharpen alertness, but it cannot reverse deeper health effects of chronic sleep deprivation or fix long-term sleep debt, says a doctor

Lost your voice after concert or match or cold? Here's how to recover

Lost your voice after cheering, singing or a bad cold? The instinctive whispering may worsen the damage. An ENT expert explains what helps your vocal cords heal faster

Is addiction a choice or a disease? Doctor explains the brain shift

Substance use may begin as a personal choice, but repeated exposure alters brain circuits that control reward and impulse, turning use into a disease for some people