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Why you get sleepy on the couch but are wide awake the moment you hit bed

From low-pressure relaxation to misplaced sleep cues, expert decodes why the brain winds down on the couch but wakes up in bed, and share simple ways to fix the cycle

Do energy drinks raise heart-disease risk? What experts want you to know

Cardiologists warn that high-caffeine drinks may trigger heart strain and blood-pressure spikes, especially in young people

Why winter triggers seasonal depression and what works best to ease SAD

Winter blues are common, but SAD is a recurring depressive condition that needs attention. From overlooked symptoms to light therapy and sleep routines, here's what experts recommend

Viral but misleading: Celebrity health claims doctors debunked in 2025

From urine 'cures' to vaccine myths and anti-ageing pills, 2025 saw celebrity health claims go viral. Doctors break down what the science says, and why evidence must lead health choices

How high sugar intake dehydrates your body and slows gut movement

Sugary drinks and processed foods don't just spike blood sugar, they also cause dehydration and slow digestion. Experts share what happens in the gut and how to reverse it

Your menstrual cycle is a monthly health report card: Here's what it shows

Doctors say your cycle is one of the body's strongest warning systems. Here's how to read the signs, and the red flags that mean it's time for screening

Is modern living driving early arthritis in millennials and Gen Z?

Once seen as an old-age condition, arthritis is now appearing in people in their 20s and 30s. Doctors say modern lifestyle habits are accelerating joint damage in young adults

Why erectile dysfunction may be an early alarm for diabetes, heart disease

Far from being only a sexual concern, erectile dysfunction may be the body's first alarm bell for hidden cardiometabolic disease, prompting earlier diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension

PFAS in pregnant women's drinking water puts their babies at risk: Study

Most current knowledge about the reproductive effects of PFAS comes from laboratory studies on animals such as rats, or from correlations between PFAS levels in human blood and health outcomes

Why do ex-smokers return to cigarettes even years after quitting?

Doctors explain why relapse can happen even years after quitting, as stress, sensory triggers and long-stored brain "reward" memories can reactivate cravings and old habit loops

Can two kiwis a day thicken skin and speed renewal, as this study shows?

A new study finds daily vitamin C-rich kiwifruit raised skin vitamin C levels, increased collagen-linked skin thickness, and sped up epidermal cell renewal over eight weeks

6 expert-backed ways to ease winter joint stiffness and stay pain-free

Winter doesn't have to mean achy joints. From staying warm to choosing the right exercises, experts outline six simple strategies to keep your bones and joints healthy

Harvard study finds gut-liver link that may shape future obesity treatments

A new study shows how gut-produced metabolites influence insulin response and fat metabolism, opening the door to potential future treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes

HIV-free for seven years after cancer treatment, and doctors are amazed

A man treated for blood cancer has stayed HIV-free for seven years after a stem-cell transplant, even without the CCR5 mutation once seen as essential, shifting cure research

Hair-loss breakthrough: A trial drug delivered a 539% boost in hair-growth

Cosmo Pharmaceuticals says two Phase 3 trials of topical clascoterone showed statistically significant hair regrowth with side effects similar to placebo; detailed results are still awaited

Crossed 40? Doctor says stop these 5 habits now to slow ageing from within

After 40, small habits start showing up in your labs, sleep and waistline; a longevity doctor explains five common mistakes to quit now to protect muscle, metabolism and long-term health

Winter-proof your immunity: Simple ways to stay strong and healthy

Doctors warn of rising respiratory and heart cases as pollution and cold weather set in. From a vitamin-rich diet to preventive care, here's how to keep your immunity strong this winter

Cancer crisis intensifies globally, hitting low-resource countries hardest

Once seen as a disease of the wealthy, cancer now affects all regions, with a growing share of cases and deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries

Giving men common antidepressant could help tackle domestic violence: Study

The medication's effectiveness depended on participants actually taking it and staying engaged long enough for it to work

Digitally unified insurance systems can transform India's healthcare: Study

Digitally unified insurance systems can enhance transparency, reduce fragmentation and improve access under India's evolving subsidised health insurance setup, according to a new study by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), WHO and Gates Foundation. The one-of-its-kind comprehensive analysis conducted in collaboration with Kerala Health department has demonstrated how integrated digital health-financing platforms can reform health systems and advance India's progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As India continues to expand subsidised health insurance schemes, the study highlights why unification of data and processes across different stakeholders is essential for improving service delivery. The study titled "Health System Reform Powered by Data Integration of Health Financing: Lessons from India, has been published in the prestigious journal Health Systems and Reform. "The study provides one-of-its-kind comprehensive analysis of how digitally unified insurance syste