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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

Ayush Ministry introduces 5 min smart yoga routine for air travellers

At 35,000 feet above the ground, time seems to slow down, and so does the body. Hours spent in a confined seat can leave even the most seasoned traveller feeling stiff, fatigued, and mentally drained. Addressing this travel challenge, a simple yet powerful solution is taking flight: Yoga for Air Travel a thoughtfully designed 5-minute in-flight wellness protocol. Launched during the Yoga Mahotsav 2026 recently by Union Health Minister Prataprao Jadhav, this innovative initiative brings the timeless knowledge of yoga into the cabin, transforming your seat into a space for rejuvenation. Developed by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, the protocol is tailored for today's frequent flyers offering a quick, safe, and effective way to stay refreshed mid-air. Highlighting the vision behind the initiative, Jadhav said, "Yoga is a powerful tool for preventive health and well-being. This in-flight yoga protocol reflects our commitment to making yoga accessible in every setting e

Brain's memory centre response to chronic pain linked to depression: Study

Changes to one's hippocampus, the brain's memory centre, in response to prolonged pain could be an important factor for why some people develop depression in chronic pain, while others do not, according to a study. "Our findings suggest that the hippocampus acts as a control centre that helps the brain regulate emotional responses to long-term pain. Depression is not inevitable -- it depends on how this system responds over time," co-lead author Jianfeng Feng, professor of computer science at the UK's University of Warwick, said. The study, published in the journal Science, analysed brain scans from population cohorts, including data from the UK Biobank, and a rodent model. People living with chronic pain but without depression tended to show a slightly larger volume of and an increased activity in the hippocampus. The changes were accompanied by an improved performance in learning and memory tasks, suggesting that the brain may initially mount a compensatory response to persistent

Study finds new biomarker for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia

A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function. Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder marked by an impaired ability to perceive and interpret reality and can involve delusions and disorganised thinking, or cognitive symptoms. Researchers from the US' Northwestern University said that schizophrenia medications treat symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but do little for cognitive symptoms. "A lot of people with schizophrenia cannot integrate well into society because of these cognitive deficits," author Peter Penzes, professor of neuroscience, pharmacology and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University's school of medicine, said. "Our discovery could solve these challenges by establishing the basis of a revolutionary and completely novel treatment strategy through a tandem biomarker-peptide therapeutic approach," Penzes ...

One in three patients at risk from medication errors, study finds

From prescribing to administration, medication errors remain widespread in hospitals, with new research highlighting how systemic gaps and workload pressures increase patient risk

This small shrinking organ may shape cancer survival and ageing risk

New research finds the thymus remains active in adults and may influence immunity, cancer outcomes and ageing risk, with stronger thymus function linked to better survival and lower disease burden

Sunday scaries & Monday blues: Why the week feels hard before it begins

As weekend calm fades into workweek pressure, experts explain why the Sunday dip happens and share simple ways to ease anxiety, restore balance, and start Monday on a better note

Bacterial meningitis 'deadly', can also have life-altering effects: Study

Bacterial meningitis is well known as an acute, deadly illness. The World Health Organisation estimates about one in six infected people will die - even with prompt medical care

Air India to introduce crew fitness policy; lapses may lead to pay loss

Air India is planning to introduce a health and fitness compliance policy for its cabin crew, under which those found underweight, overweight or obese could face derostering and loss of pay. The compliance assessment will be based on the cabin crew members' Body Mass Index (BMI) with a reading of 18-24.9 defined as 'normal' and accepted as 'desired range' by the airline. A BMI reading of less than 18 will be considered as 'underweight', though it may be acceptable subject to clearing of medical evaluation and functional assessment, according to the policy accessed by PTI. A BMI reading in the range of 25-29.9 will be defined as 'overweight' and will be considered acceptable, provided the cabin crew member clears the functional assessment. As per the policy, to be effective from May 1, a reading of 30 or above is 'obese' and not an acceptable range. A cabin crew member will be derostered if he or she is either 'underweight' or 'overweight' and will be required to clear the function

Dr Reddy's enters semaglutide market, launches diabetes generic drug

Drugmaker expects to receive regulatory approval for weightloss sema generic in a few months

Semaglutide generics may fuel rush for cosmetic weight loss, warn doctors

As semaglutide goes off patent, doctors warn of misuse by non-obese individuals amid rising demand driven by social media and lower-cost generics

Steel, cast iron or non-stick: Which cookware is healthiest for cooking?

From stainless steel to cast iron and non-stick, experts explain which cookware suits daily use, what safety risks to watch for, and how to make healthier choices in your kitchen

How sedentary lifestyles raise deep vein thrombosis risk in young adults

A growing 'sitting disease' is putting young adults at risk of DVT, with experts linking long hours of inactivity to dangerous blood clots

Is it ageing or your thyroid? Why weight gain after 35 must not be ignored

If weight gain after 35 feels unexplained and doesn't improve with lifestyle changes, it could be thyroid-related. Doctors share warning signs and when to seek help

Can periods really sync with your friends? Here's what science says

Ever noticed your period arriving at the same time as your best friend's? Doctors say what looks like menstrual syncing may actually be coincidence driven by natural cycle variations

High ultra-processed food intake raises heart risk by 67%, finds study

Researchers warn that consuming ultra-processed foods-averaging nine servings daily-may harm heart health over time, even when the overall diet appears balanced.

World Oral Health Day 2026: Simple dentist-approved daily routines

This World Oral Health Day, learn how small daily oral care changes can prevent damage, strengthen enamel and support overall well-being