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World Asthma Day 2025: Are you using your inhaler right? Find out

On World Asthma Day, doctors remind us that even the best medicine fails if the inhaler isn't used correctly. Here's a doctor-backed guide to get it right

Behind the filter: Misha Agrawal's death sparks mental health wake-up call

Influencer Misha Agrawal's death has triggered a national reckoning on how online validation, social media pressures, and mental health intersect in the lives of Indian youth and influencers

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has Asperger's: What it is, how it's diagnosed

Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe said he has Asperger's syndrome. Here's what it means, how it's diagnosed, and how much autism testing and therapy typically costs in India

Text neck syndrome is real-and it's the next big office health hazard

From nagging neck pain to long-term spinal strain, text neck syndrome is emerging as a modern posture disorder caused by excessive screen time and poor device habits among office-goers and youth

12 sleep myths doctors want you to stop believing-before it harms you

Fact-check Friday: From sleep debt to screen time and naps, we bust popular myths that could be silently harming your brain, mood, energy, and long-term health, with expert tips for better sleep

Bird flu in humans, pets and cattle: Why virologists fear an H5N1 pandemic

As H5N1 bird flu spreads across species in the US, global experts warn that ongoing mutations, cross-species infections, and rising human cases could push the virus closer to sustained transmission

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back-this time, to fight a silent epidemic

Revived by US college students after two suicides, the Ice Bucket Challenge returns to raise mental health awareness and funds for youth-focused nonprofit Active Minds

This cancer therapy stunned researchers. Here's what the trial revealed

Phase-I trial of HSPCAR30 therapy shows 100% response and 50% remission in CD30+ lymphoma patients with no major side effects, boosting hope for targeted, affordable cancer treatment

IIT-Madras develops 30-min test to detect pre-eclampsia early in pregnancy

The portable device uses advanced fiber optic tech to detect key biomarkers in a drop of blood, enabling early diagnosis of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women

India's first dengue vaccine TAK-003 to launch in 2026: Check details here

Qdenga (TAK-003), India's first dengue vaccine, expected to launch in 2026 after local trials; WHO-approved jab offers two-dose protection against all four dengue strains

New study finds repeated Covid-19 vaccines are safe for your metabolism

A 16-month Australian study finds no adverse impact of repeated Covid vaccinations on metabolism, inflammation, or cardiovascular markers

Love eating chicken? Here's how it could quietly raise your cancer risk

Eating more than 300 grams of chicken per week could significantly increase your risk of gastrointestinal cancers, with men appearing particularly vulnerable, researchers say

Paresh Rawal may have drunk urine, but here's why doctors don't want you to

Paresh Rawal's claim of drinking urine to heal a knee injury draws strong warnings from doctors, who cite serious health risks and no scientific evidence

How ground-level ozone is making Delhi's air more deadly for residents

Ground-level ozone breached safe limits daily across Delhi-NCR this summer, exposing millions to serious respiratory risks and worsening the city's air quality

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025: Role of AI and digitalisation

The ILO's 2025 safety report highlights how AI and digitalisation are transforming occupational safety while also warning of new risks from automation and surveillance

Brain rot and screen overload: How your phone may be wrecking your focus

Endless scrolling may feel harmless, but experts warn it can erode attention span, memory, and mental clarity-here's how to recognise and reverse the damage

Will doorstep medicine delivery end? Govt panel set to take a call soon

India's Drugs Technical Advisory Board will review the continuation of home medicine delivery, following objections from chemists' body AIOCD, which cites misuse by online platforms

Raw egg mayo banned in Tamil Nadu: Here's what makes it risky for health

Tamil Nadu bans raw egg mayonnaise for a year citing risks of foodborne infections like Salmonella and broader health threats like fatty liver and obesity-related disorders

Sharmila Tagore diagnosed with zero-stage lung cancer: What it means

Sharmila Tagore's cancer was diagnosed in 2023 and removed surgically without chemotherapy, says daughter Soha Ali Khan

World Immunisation Week 2025: Vaccines save 6 lives a minute, says WHO

World Immunisation Week 2025: WHO's global health campaign reaffirms the power of vaccines in protecting lives and communities; here's all you need to know