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'First-night effect': Why it's hard to sleep when you're somewhere new

From an evolutionary perspective, lighter sleep or more frequent awakenings when we're somewhere new may be protective, allowing us to detect potential threats

'Picky eating starts in womb': Here's how to expand your child's palate

People are born liking the taste of sweet and disliking the taste of bitter. These traits are thought to be protective in that they can help drive someone toward sources of calories

Green vs brown coconut water: Which one is actually healthier for you?

As coconuts mature from green to brown, their sugar levels, electrolyte balance and metabolic impact shift, and doctors explain which version suits your health needs better

Free HPV vaccination may sharply cut India's cervical cancer burden

Public-health experts say India's free HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls could significantly lower cervical cancer cases and deaths, but warn success hinges on strong screening and sustained execu

Centre to roll out free HPV vaccine drive for 14-year-old girls nationwide

India will launch a nationwide, free and voluntary HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls, using Gardasil under strict quality norms, as part of efforts to eliminate cervical cancer

Tiny particles, big risks: The hidden threat of microplastics to fertility

As evidence grows, fertility specialists explore whether environmental plastic exposure may play a role in modern reproductive challenges

One nasal spray vaccine may shield against colds, flu and allergies: Study

Early findings show a nasal spray vaccine may strengthen lung immunity against diverse pathogens, though human trials are still needed

China study claims stem cell therapy reversed type 2 diabetes in patient

Researchers report the first successful reversal of type 2 diabetes using stem cells, restoring natural insulin production and offering hope beyond lifelong insulin dependence

Why some people wake up with foreign accent: Rare brain condition explained

It sounds like fiction, but it's real: Foreign Accent Syndrome can make people sound foreign overnight, without travel or language learning, due to subtle changes in brain function

Organ transplants rise fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025: Health ministry

The number of transplants in the country has seen a fourfold increase from less than 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the importance of organ donation in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, and the ministry said it has given sustained impetus to the organ donation movement in the country. India has achieved a significant milestone in the field of organ donation and transplantation, with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) recording unprecedented progress in organ donation, allocation, and transplantation across the country, the ministry said in a statement. "The number of transplants in the country has increased from less than 5,000 in the year 2013 to nearly 20,000 in the year 2025, a remarkable fourfold increase," it said. Around 18 per cent of transplants are currently being performed using organs donated by deceased donors. More than 1,200 families came forward to don

Not lazy, just burnt out: How to tell when exhaustion is something more

If rest does not refresh you and simple tasks feel overwhelming, you may be emotionally exhausted. Here's how burnout differs from laziness and what helps

Helping kids manage exam pressure the right way: What parents should know

Subtle behavioural changes can signal rising stress. Experts urge parents to focus on effort and emotional safety while recognising early signs of stress in children

The seasonal surge: Why changing weather triggers stomach infections

Warmer days, contaminated water and unsafe food storage practices combine to drive a rise in stomach infections, say doctors

Hepatitis myths busted: What we get wrong about liver disease in India

From alcohol blame and casual contact fears to herbal 'cures' and vaccine confusion, a liver specialist explains what hepatitis really is, and why misinformation can cost years of liver health

Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report

The report shows while fewer antibiotics are prescribed in the community than a decade ago, there is still room to improve antibiotic prescribing in hospitals

Is eating egg yolks risky for your heart? Here's what you should know

Once restricted for heart patients, egg yolks are now being viewed differently as expert highlights new evidence and individual risk factors

Handwriting shifts to sleep issues: Experts decode early Parkinson's signs

Doctors explain the subtle non-motor symptoms that can appear years before tremors, offering early clues into the brain changes linked to Parkinson's

What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and can it really speed up healing?

From carbon monoxide poisoning to sports injury recovery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is drawing attention, but doctors warn it is not suitable for all and can carry serious risks

Bowel cancer rates rising among young people, but they can reduce risk

About half of all bowel cancer cases appear to be linked to lifestyle-related factors. These include alcohol consumption, smoking, physical inactivity, diets high in red and processed meat

India accounts for 20% of heart attack deaths worldwide, finds report

New report highlights how prevention gaps, delayed treatment and rising lifestyle risks are driving India's growing share of the global cardiac crisis