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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

Denmark to compensate its women, but forced birth control was global

From India's Emergency-era sterilisation drives to Peru's rural women, Denmark's apology for forced contraception highlights a troubling global history of reproductive abuse

Chhattisgarh bags ₹3.1k cr investment proposals in health & tourism sectors

Chhattisgarh is transitioning from traditional core sectors to establishing a national identity in the wellness, healthcare, and tourism sectors, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Wednesday. The state received investment proposals worth Rs 3,119.07 crore, including Rs 2,466.77 crore in healthcare and Rs 652.3 crore in hotel and tourism sectors, at the Chhattisgarh Care Connect programme, addressed by Sai. Sai stated that the event has been held amid GST reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said GST 2.0 has opened up unprecedented opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs due to its simplicity, transparency, and speed. In sync with the PM's vision of Viksit Bharat, the state government has set a target of a developed Chhattisgarh. To achieve this, more than 350 reforms have been implemented over the last one-and-a-half years, said the chief minister. "We have moved beyond 'ease of doing business' and entered the era of 'speed of doing business'," Sai said.

WHO, EU dismiss Trump's claim that Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism

After Donald Trump claimed that Tylenol (paracetamol) use in pregnancy may cause autism, WHO and the European Medicines Agency stressed that the evidence is inconsistent and the drug remains safe

Trump questioned Hep B birth dose. Indian doctors say it's essential

Trump suggested delaying the Hep B vaccine, but Indian experts say the birth dose is proven safe, essential, and the best defence against mother-to-child infection in the country

Trump links Tylenol to autism, but Indian doctors say paracetamol is safe

Indian medical experts dismiss Trump's claim that Tylenol causes autism, saying paracetamol is safe in pregnancy and backed by strong clinical and observational evidence

Trump sparks row with unproven Tylenol-autism link, HepB vaccine scheduling

At White House press meet, Trump said Tylenol use in pregnancy may cause autism and also called for delaying Hep B vaccines; experts warn unproven claims risk fuelling confusion, vaccine hesitancy

Can you enjoy two gulab jamuns a day guilt-free? This doctor says yes

Sweet tooth but worried about calories? A doctor reveals how walking during work calls lets him enjoy gulab jamuns daily without gym guilt-here's how you can try it too

Can toxin level tests improve your health, or just drain your wallet?

Toxin tests are trending, but doctors warn they're not routine screens-here's when you actually need them, and what not to fall for on social media

Confused by new US vaccine rules for kids? What Indian parents should know

A US panel has restricted MMRV shots for kids under 4 and delayed advice on hepatitis B jabs for newborns-here's how India's vaccine policy compares and what Indian parents should do

From frowns to smiles: These 7 tiny expressions speed up visible ageing

Everyday facial expressions like squinting, pouting and smiling can lead to wrinkles and fine lines over time, say doctors who explain how muscle movement ages the face

Do you really need that daily multivitamin? Doctors decode the facts

Multivitamins may seem like a quick fix for busy lives but doctors say they help only in specific cases and can harm when overused

Don't combine these: Doctors flag 6 medicine combos that can turn toxic

Popping an antacid with your antibiotic or mixing painkillers with cold syrups may do more harm than good-doctors explain which drug combinations are most dangerous

Gut health myths: Do probiotics, kombucha and detox kits really work?

Are gut detox kits, probiotics, and kombucha really the secret to better digestion? Doctors bust the myths around gut health trends

Watch: Kareena's yoga trainer shares 5 couch stretches to fix your posture

Celebrity yoga trainer Anshuka Parwani shares 5 super-simple couch stretches to correct slouching, release stiffness, and improve posture-without moving from your seat

Irregular sleep may trigger 172 diseases, warns biohacker Bryan Johnson

Sleep irregularity is not just bad for rest-it may be a hidden trigger for liver, metabolic, and chronic diseases, says biohacker Bryan Johnson, citing new wearable-tracked data

Is it safe to mix Ayurveda with modern medicine? Here's what doctors say

Mixing Ayurvedic remedies with prescription drugs may seem harmless, but it can cause serious side effects or reduce treatment efficacy unless done under medical guidance

Why brushing at night may be the cheapest way to cut long-term health risks

Doctors warn that skipping your nightly brush may silently fuel diabetes, heart disease, and chronic inflammation-here's why two minutes before bed could change your health trajectory

It's not just cancer: Smoking may trigger all types of type-2 diabetes

From insulin resistance to insulin deficiency, smoking raises the risk of every type-2 diabetes form - and the more you smoke, the worse it gets, says new study

What can slow breast cancer cell growth? 30-minute workout, say scientists

Just one bout of high-intensity or resistance training can cut breast cancer cell growth by up to 30 per cent by boosting anti-cancer proteins, say researchers