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H1N1 flu alert in Delhi: Should you wear masks? What the guidelines say

As H1N1 cases rise in Delhi, the health department has advised masks in crowded places, frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick people

Seasonal flu shot can also protect against H1N1, the virus behind swine flu

An annual flu vaccine includes an H1N1 component and can help lower the risk of illness, hospitalisation and severe complications linked to seasonal influenza

Yoghurt instead of diabetes shots? China's 'smart' probiotic shows promise

The engineered probiotic, named Gift, detects high blood sugar and releases the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1, with animal tests showing effects comparable to Ozempic

Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine scores big win in late-stage melanoma trial

Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA vaccine met key goals in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, reducing recurrence and spread and raising hopes for a new generation of cancer vaccines worldwide

Delhi H1N1 surge: Cases rise nearly sixfold as monsoon fuels concern

Delhi has recorded over 1,300 H1N1 cases this year, nearly six times last year's figure. Here is what to know about symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions

Severe Covid-19 may 'wake up' dormant viruses in the body, study finds

The findings suggest severe Covid-19 could alter the body's existing viral environment, although further research is needed to understand the impact

Scientists explore real-time imaging of living cancer cells to aid research

Researchers are exploring technologies that will allow scientists to observe living cancer cells in real time to help them improve understanding of the disease and accelerate drug discovery. Despite advances in genomics, artificial intelligence and precision medicine, scientists still rely heavily on studying cells after they have been chemically fixed or destroyed, providing only a static snapshot of an otherwise dynamic biological process. Experts now believe that understanding how living cells behave in real time could become one of the next frontiers in biomedical research, particularly in oncology, where cancer cells continuously evolve, adapt and develop resistance to treatment. Parmita Mishra, founder and CEO of San Francisco-based biotech start-up Precigenetics, said they are developing a technology platform that enables researchers to observe living cells continuously without dyes, labels or destructive sample preparation. The approach combines Raman spectroscopy, photonic

Chandipura outbreak: Govt sends joint response team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

A national joint response team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan after fresh Chandipura virus cases and deaths among children prompted intensified containment efforts

US cyclospora outbreak: Why a treatable infection has turned deadly

Thousands of infections, two reported deaths, and a growing investigation. Here's why the ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the US is drawing attention

India's new organ donation portal launched: What's new and why it matters

Launched on the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day, the e-Pratyaropan portal aims to make organ allocation more transparent and efficient while bringing India's transplant infra closer to global standards

Working 9-to-5? Here's how to spend time in nature despite a busy schedule

Getting outdoors doesn't require a weekend getaway. Experts say small daily habits such as eating lunch outside, taking nature breaks and choosing greener routes can improve mental well-being

Practising yoga may improve chances of quitting tobacco by 50%: Aiims study

Practising yoga may significantly improve a tobacco user's chances of quitting while also reducing anxiety, depression, and other psychological factors linked to addiction, according to a study by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted by researchers from the Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research and the Centre for Community Medicine, was published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research. The paper was made available online on November 15, 2025. The study found that tobacco users practising yoga had about 50 per cent higher odds of achieving short-term abstinence compared to those in control groups receiving standard interventions or other non-yoga approaches. "The findings of the review suggest that yoga can serve as a moderately effective (approximately 50%) intervention for tobacco cessation," the authors wrote. The review was authored by doctors Shruti Singh, Dhanlika Dhanlika,

India's hospital chains grow bigger even as expansion squeezes margins: EY

Rising occupancies, more complex treatments and steady patient volumes are driving growth across hospitals and diagnostics. The next challenge is managing costs while adding thousands of new beds

Takeda gets DCGI approval for QDENGA, India's first dengue vaccine

The vaccine has been approved for individuals aged 4-60 years and can be administered without prior dengue screening, marking India's first vaccine-based strategy against the disease

What happens to the body during a prolonged hunger strike? Doctors explain

Hunger strikes have shaped India's history, but what do they do to the human body? Doctors explain when health risks become life-threatening, and why recovery must be gradual

Do heart attack patients have more micro and nano plastics in their blood?

A study found smokers were far more likely to have microplastics in the blood supplying their hearts, suggesting smoking and air pollution may help microscopic plastic particles enter the bloodstream