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Solid particles irritate and scratch the eye's surface, while liquid particles carry chemicals that mix with tears and weaken their natural protection, the doctor said
The Lancet paper comes after the Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue Inc.'s Tylenol to autism in September and advised pregnant women to avoid the drug
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 8:34 AM ISTWhen pneumonia is dismissed as "just a bad cold" or assumed that "antibiotics will fix it", crucial time can be lost. A pulmonologist explains what parents need to know
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:48 PM ISTFirst described in 2020, VEXAS syndrome links genetics, inflammation and blood disorders and is forcing doctors to rethink how treatment-resistant inflammation is diagnosed
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 5:03 PM ISTMany people regain weight after stopping Ozempic and similar drugs. Expert shares why it happens and the practical steps needed to maintain weight in the long term
Modern work routines often mean missed nutrition. Here's how five essential nutrients help sustain energy and mental clarity
Extra weekend sleep can ease fatigue and briefly sharpen alertness, but it cannot reverse deeper health effects of chronic sleep deprivation or fix long-term sleep debt, says a doctor
A US study suggests teens and young adults who sleep longer on weekends to make up for weekday sleep loss may have
A Brazilian study finds mosquitoes in fragmented Atlantic Forest habitats are feeding more on humans as wildlife declines, raising concerns that mosquito-borne diseases may become harder to control
Promoted as a natural shortcut to fat loss, liposomal berberine is drawing caution from doctors over safety, drug interactions and misleading comparisons with Ozempic
Often mistaken for slow recovery, CRPS is a chronic pain disorder that can be life-altering. The actor's experience highlights why awareness matters
Pet ownership can bring comfort and calm through routine and companionship, though experts stress that emotional benefits differ widely and can sometimes come with added strain
Long hours on phones and laptops can strain eyes and mind. Here are easy, doctor-approved strategies to reduce screen time and build healthier digital habits
Tea is a daily ritual for many Indians, but doctors say having it with meals may interfere with nutrient absorption and digestion. Here's what to do without giving up your tea
The Trump administration has made abrupt and sweeping cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs across the country in a move that advocates said will jeopardize the lives of some of the country's most vulnerable. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on Tuesday night canceled some 2,000 grants representing nearly USD 2 billion in funding, according to an administration official with knowledge of the cuts who was not authorized to discuss them publicly. The move pulls back funding for a wide swath of discretionary grants and represents about a quarter of SAMHSA's overall budget. It immediately jeopardizes programs that give direct mental health services, opioid treatment, drug prevention resources, peer support and more to communities affected by addiction, mental illness and homelessness. Without that funding, people are going to lose access to lifesaving services, said Yngvild Olsen, former director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment a
Glaucoma damages vision quietly and painlessly. Knowing the early signs and getting regular eye checks after 40 can help prevent permanent sight loss
Lost your voice after cheering, singing or a bad cold? The instinctive whispering may worsen the damage. An ENT expert explains what helps your vocal cords heal faster
Substance use may begin as a personal choice, but repeated exposure alters brain circuits that control reward and impulse, turning use into a disease for some people
Medical expert breaks down the biological reasons women experience colder hands and feet in winter, and when the symptoms may signal a health concern
You may hide a cigarette, but the body keeps score. A doctor explains how smoking leaves subtle signs across organs long before stains, smell or a confession appear