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These common medicines may trigger vitamin B12 deficiency, neurologist warns

Widely used diabetes and acidity medicines may reduce vitamin B12 levels, raising the risk of nerve damage if deficiency goes undetected, doctors caution

How many hours of sleep do you need at each age? A doctor's guide

Doctors explain how brain development, hormones and the body clock affect how much sleep is healthy at every stage of life

Want a longer life? Why sleep may matter more than diet or exercise

A large US study tracking sleep and longevity across counties finds that insufficient sleep may shorten life expectancy more than poor diet or lack of exercise, second only to smoking

Doctor's orders for 2026: Take every office leave you're entitled to

Doctors are urging professionals to stop glorifying overwork and use all their office leave in 2026 to protect mental health, prevent burnout and sustain long-term productivity

Scientists discover rare new type of diabetes affecting newborns worldwide

Researchers have identified a previously unknown genetic form of neonatal diabetes that begins within weeks of birth and also disrupts brain development, leading to microcephaly and epileptic seizures

Why New Year's resolutions fail, and how to make them actually stick

Most New Year resolutions fail not because of weak willpower, but because they ignore how the brain builds habits. Mental health experts explain what actually works

Andhra allows surgeries by Ayurvedic doctors: Why the IMA is pushing back

A new Andhra policy allowing PG Ayurvedic doctors to perform select surgeries has drawn sharp criticism from the IMA, which says surgery requires training standards followed only in modern medicine

Terminal lucidity: Why brain gains a burst of awareness just before death

Sometimes, people with terminal illness suddenly become more alert, aware and communicative shortly before death. Neurologists explain what is known about this phenomenon, called terminal lucidity

Fake rabies vaccine row: IIL says counterfeit batch no longer available

Indian Immunologicals Limited said the issue flagged by Australian authorities relates to a single counterfeit batch identified earlier and does not warrant a blanket warning against the vaccine

Health shocks of the year: What 2025 taught India about being unprepared

From unsafe medicines and rare infections to heatwaves and failing antibiotics, 2025 exposed why preparedness can no longer wait

Why your air fryer may be working against your health goals, doctor warns

Air fryers promise healthier cooking, but a Mumbai-based surgeon says they can undermine health goals if they create a false 'health halo' around junk food instead of balanced meals

Australia warns of fake rabies vaccine, Abhayrab, in India; makers respond

Australia's immunisation advisory group says counterfeit batches of rabies vaccine Abhayrab have circulated in India since November 2023, potentially leaving bite victims unprotected

What we get wrong about menopause: Gynaecologist busts 13 persistent myths

From hot flashes and brain fog to HRT fears, sex life, weight gain and mood changes, a senior gynaecologist explains what menopause really looks like, and what science actually says

From jaw pain to ED: Five overlooked symptoms your heart may be failing

Many adults dismiss jaw pain, swelling or breathlessness as lifestyle issues. A cardiologist explains why these seemingly

Heat, smog, dengue: How climate change became a health threat in 2025

As temperatures soared and weather turned erratic, India saw longer dengue seasons, heat emergencies and rising mental stress

How 2025 marked a turning point for health science and innovation

From GLP-1 drugs and personalised cancer vaccines to longevity experiments and regenerative therapies, 2025 marked a year when scientific breakthroughs reshaped healthcare and medicine

What really works for ADHD: Pills, therapy and what global evidence shows

The largest-ever review of ADHD treatments finds medicines work best in the short term, CBT helps adults, and long-term answers remain missing, forcing families and doctors to weigh benefits against h

Is stress driving compulsive porn use in India? What a Nimhans study found

A Nimhans study links anxiety, stress to problematic pornography use in Indian adults, highlighting early exposure, compulsive patterns and need to address coping and mental health, not just behaviour

From fibremaxxing to GLP-1s: What were India's top health trends in 2025?

From fibremaxxing and longevity clinics to GLP-1 drugs, AI hospitals and workplace mental health, 2025 reshaped how India talks about prevention, ageing and wellbeing

Mounjaro and the brain: Why cravings fade at first, then return later

A rare brain-recording study found tirzepatide briefly muted activity linked to 'food noise'; months later the signals and intrusive thoughts returned, hinting at limits to its effect