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AI as a relationship tool: Improving communication or creating distance?

Artificial intelligence may help people respond better, yet over-reliance could erode trust, intuition, and genuine emotional connection

Craving sweet, salty, or crunchy? Here is what your body is signalling

Cravings are more than indulgence. They may point to what your body lacks or how it is coping with stress, sleep, and hormonal changes, say experts

Why psychologists say a cancelled meeting may actually be good for you

An hour gained feels longer than 60 minutes, and that deviation from expectation creates a unique sense of opportunity that can influence behaviour and decision-making

Drinking more water for clear skin? Experts say it's not that simple

Experts say the idea that more water leads to clear skin is a myth, as skin health is shaped by multiple factors beyond hydration

You recover, but some viruses stay: Study explains why they linger

A major study reveals how genes, immunity and lifestyle shape viral persistence and explain why some infections never fully leave the body

Meta, Google lose landmark case. Are kids paying the mental health cost?

With Meta and Google found liable in a US case, experts warn addictive app design may worsen anxiety, depression and attention issues, especially among young users

Liquid calories: How juices, shakes and drinks may be harming your health

Beverages may seem harmless, but they can add hidden calories. Experts highlight why drinks do not fill you up and how they may contribute to weight gain and chronic disease

Climate crisis or health emergency? WMO links rising heat to dengue surge

As heat intensifies, dengue is spreading faster and reaching new regions, with climate change reshaping transmission patterns and increasing global health risks

Antibiotic resistance fuels 87% of India's typhoid economic burden: Study

Antibiotic-resistant typhoid infections accounted for at least 87 per cent of India's disease-related economic burden in 2023, according to a study in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia. The total economic burden due to typhoid fever was estimated at Rs 123 billion. Children under the age of 10 incurred the highest economic burden, contributing to over half of the costs, researchers, including those from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Christian Medical College in Vellore, found. They also estimated that households bore 91 per cent of expenses, and 70,000 families faced "catastrophic" health expenditure. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana), Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal were estimated to account for 51 per cent of the national costs. Typhoid fever is an infectious disease commonly transmitted through contaminated food or water. Symptoms can include high fever, fatigue, headache and stomach pain. The authors said the findings pr

Can you live without these 10 organs? Doctors explain what really happens

From kidneys and lungs to the stomach, doctors explain which organs humans can live without, how the body adapts, and the long-term health changes that follow

Counting calories for weight loss? Experts explain why it may not work

Experts highlight the limits of calorie tracking and share practical, sustainable ways for long-term weight management

Not every cough is viral: When to check for early signs of tuberculosis

Early TB symptoms are easy to miss, but delay can be dangerous. Experts share when to seek help, what treatment involves, and key dos and don'ts

Kidney stones: Why drinking more water alone may not prevent recurrence

A major Lancet study finds hydration alone may not prevent kidney stone recurrence, as adherence challenges and individual differences limit the effectiveness of water-based prevention strategies

India gets cheap GLP-1 drugs: What you must know before trying it

India's 'cheap Ozempic moment' is here as semaglutide prices fall sharply, but doctors warn against misuse and stress careful evaluation before using these weight-loss injections

No music, no podcasts, no audiobooks: Why your brain needs silent walks

If you fill every quiet moment with sound, experts say your brain may be overstimulated; skipping earphones on your daily walk could improve focus, mood, and memory

Govt intensifies checks on illegal sale, misuse of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

As cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs flood India after patent expiry, the government has intensified surveillance to curb illegal sales, misleading promotion, and unsafe use without medical supervision

World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Why fight against TB is far from over

TB is preventable and curable, yet it remains a leading infectious killer. World TB Day 2026 highlights the urgent need to act faster, as gaps in detection and care persist

Parents' drinking habits influence teenagers' alcohol use, study finds

When adult children become parents, they often mirror the drinking habits they grew up with-daughters following mothers, sons adopting fathers' patterns they once avoided

Shot that could stop cancer before it starts; why early vaccination matters

The vaccine prevents HPV infection but cannot cure existing infections. Getting vaccinated early, ideally before exposure, helps the immune system build protection in advance

Kidney disease: Treatments lifesaving, but access becoming challenging

While treatments like regular dialysis or a kidney transplant are lifesaving, access to them is becoming increasingly challenging