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Health with BS
Health with BS
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
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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
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 3:33 PM IST "Health with BS")
10 studies that redefined what healthy living means for Indians in 2025
From overuse of antibiotics to effects of air pollution, these 10 studies prompted people to make their health and lifestyle choices in 2025
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 2:29 PM IST "Health with BS")
Men's brains drain faster with age than women's, new research suggests
New research shows men's brains shrink faster structurally with age, but scientists say this does not explain why women account for most Alzheimer's cases, pointing to deeper biological factors
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 1:07 PM IST "Health with BS")
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Precision oncology gains ground as India clears targeted cancer therapies
A string of CDSCO approvals and reviews is accelerating India's move to immunotherapies, ADCs and targeted drugs, widening options in major cancers and boosting competition
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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
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Alcohol use behind six in ten mouth cancer cases in India, study finds
A large Indian study finds no safe level of alcohol for mouth cancer risk, especially when combined with smokeless tobacco, with locally brewed drinks posing the highest danger
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Scientists edge closer to a universal cancer vaccine using nanoparticles
What if a single vaccine platform could train the immune system to prevent multiple cancers? A new nanoparti
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Stress and sleepless nights strip away vital immune cells, finds new study
Chronic stress and poor sleep are linked to reduced levels of natural killer cells, according to a new study highlighting the hidden immune cost of anxiety and insomnia
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How forced displacement reshapes refugees' gut health and immunity
Studies show that refugees often have gut microbiomes that look different from those of people who have not experienced displacement
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New study links high fat cheese and cream to lower dementia risk in adults
Consuming more than 20 grams of full-fat cream per day was linked to a 16 per cent-24 per cent lower risk of dementia overall
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How testosterone went from prostate cancer villain to potential ally
The old belief that testosterone therapy increases prostate cancer or makes it worse is no longer backed up by modern research
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Why the idea that your brain suddenly 'fully develops' at 25 is a myth
Like many myths, the "age 25" idea is rooted in real scientific findings, but it's an oversimplification of a much longer and more complex process
 "Why the idea that your brain suddenly 'fully develops' at 25 is a myth")
Early cancer detection improving but treatment costs drain savings: Report
Standard health insurance policy of Rs 500,000 often inadequate to meet treatment costs, it says
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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
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What is Crohn's disease? Doctors explain symptoms, causes and care
Often mistaken for acidity or stress, Crohn's disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that can damage the gut if ignored; doctors explain symptoms, causes and long-term management
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Cold waves and your health: Doctors warn of 5 major winter health risks
Extreme cold affects breathing, circulation, immunity and mental health. Experts break down the five major risks linked to cold waves and practical steps to stay safe
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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
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What happens to the body if you don't drink enough water in winters?
Feeling tired, dry or foggy this winter? Doctors reveal how inadequate hydration in cold weather disrupts circulation, digestion and immunity
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Why does belly fat rise after 30 even when diet and workouts stay same?
Why does belly fat creep up after 30 even if nothing has changed? A California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS explains the science behind it and what can help reverse it
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