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Diwali 2025 treats decoded: Calories in laddoos, kaju katlis and samosas

This Diwali, nutritionists decode the calorie content of laddoos, kaju katlis, gujiyas, and samosas, revealing how sugar, ghee and frying make your festive favourites calorie bombs

Diwali 2025: How asthma and COPD patients can protect their lungs from smog

As pollution peaks this Diwali, pulmonologists share essential tips for people with asthma, COPD, and chronic bronchitis to stay safe, breathe easier, and enjoy the festivities without fear

Diwali 2025: How to protect your lungs and breathe easy amid toxic air

Health experts share simple, science-backed ways to avoid cough, wheezing, and breathlessness as pollution levels soar across Indian cities during Diwali

Doctors debunk 14 dangerous myths about heart disease and fitness

Experts explain why red wine, thin bodies, exercise and fish oil are not foolproof heart protectors and how lifestyle still matters most at every age

New brain study reveals why music makes us move, feel, and connect

A new study reveals that our brains sync effortlessly with sound rhythms, showing why music moves us more deeply than any other sensation

Doctoral pressure cooker: Study links PhD years to higher mental health risks

Tracking over 20,000 PhD students, a Swedish study shows a sharp rise in psychiatric medication during doctoral years, with stress peaking in the fifth year before easing post-graduation

Diwali 2025 guilt-free eating guide: How to relish festive treats mindfully

This Diwali, indulge without the guilt. Experts share simple food swaps, mindful eating tricks, and realistic ways to enjoy festive treats while keeping your health goals intact

Pollution, smoking, and that cough: It may be time for a lung function test

If your cough just won't go away, it might be more than the season or smog; doctors explain when it's time to get a lung function test

'Why did I catch the flu even after taking the vaccine?' Doctor explains

You got the flu shot but still caught the flu? A doctor explains why vaccines don't always offer full protection, yet remain your best defence against severe illness and hospitalisation

Meet BCECNN: The AI that detects breast cancer and explains its logic

Researchers have developed an AI model that not only detects breast cancer with near-perfect accuracy but also visually explains its diagnosis to doctors, improving trust and transparency in screening

WHO flags a silent crisis: Are we running out of antibiotics that work?

The WHO's latest data show bacteria are evolving rapidly, outsmarting modern drugs, with South Asia and West Asia among the worst-hit regions as antibiotic resistance soars

The silent threat of irregular heartbeats: Doctors explain arrhythmia

Stress, caffeine, and long work hours can make your heart race, but doctors explain when it crosses the line into arrhythmia and how it may trigger sudden cardiac arrest

WHO's new TB guidelines calls for food assistance to tackle disease

The World Health Organisation has released new guidelines to tackle tuberculosis and undernutrition, recommending that food assistance be provided to households with TB patients while the undernourished or food insecure be screened for the disease. The shift in the global TB policy is inspired by the pathbreaking Reducing Activation of Tuberculosis by Improvement of Nutritional Status (RATIONS) trial by Indian researchers. The RATIONS trial, conducted in Jharkhand and published in The Lancet and The Lancet Global, highlighted the vital role nutrition plays in reducing mortality among people living with active TB, as well as in reducing incidence among household contacts of pulmonary tuberculosis patients. The ICMR-supported RATIONS trials were led by a research team headed by Dr Anurag Bhargava and Dr Madhavi Bhargava from Kasturba Medical College and Yenepoya Medical College, respectively. The studies showed that weight gain in the first two months was associated with a 60 per cen

What causes hair to go grey, and how stem cells could restore colour

A new study finds that hair turns grey when pigment stem cells get trapped inside follicles instead of moving to the colour-making zone, revealing a potential path to reversal

Psychiatrist vs psychologist: Who does what and whom to approach for help

Confused between a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist, or counselor? Here's a simple guide to understanding their roles and knowing whom to approach for your mental health needs

Don't fear therapy: Experts reveal what really happens in the first session

Therapy isn't as intimidating as it seems; experts say it's one of the smartest tools to cope with modern stress, offering self-discovery, growth, and emotional strength

Why women struggle more with depression? Is it written in your genes

A Nature Communications study finds women carry 6,000 extra genetic variants linked to major depressive disorder, explaining why depression affects them more than men

World Mental Health Day 2025: History, theme and why it matters now

On World Mental Health Day 2025, experts highlight how awareness, balance and early support can protect well-being, especially during humanitarian crises

Do you need to floss? Experts debunk 18 common dental health myths

From charcoal toothpaste and oil pulling to baby teeth and fluoride, experts explain what really protects your oral health and what puts it at risk

Ozempic-like medications may trigger false cancer signals on scans

A new study finds that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may alter PET-CT cancer scans, raising concerns about false positives and unnecessary treatment risks