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Crispr optical blood test spots lung cancer biomarkers at near-zero levels

A new study reveals a Crispr-powered optical sensor that can detect lung cancer biomarkers at sub-attomolar levels, far earlier than conventional scans or PCR tests

Gut microbes could be anti-ageing as scientists seek youthful microbiome

Certain foods, such as yogurt and kefir, or dietary supplements contain probiotics - living microbes that may benefit the gut microbiome

Study links chronic kidney disease to rising cognitive impairment

An advancing of chronic kidney disease may be linked to an increase in cognitive impairment, such as problems with attention, processing speed and executive function, according to a study. The findings, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, underscores that severity of chronic kidney disease could be a risk factor for cognitive decline. Chronic kidney disease is a long-term, progressive loss of kidney function -- where kidneys are not able to purify blood -- often lasting more than three months. Researchers, including those from Tulane University in the US, examined over 5,600 participants aged 21-79, analysing blood and urine samples for kidney function, and a cognitive function assessment for brain function over six years. "In this cohort study of 5,607 participants with CKD (chronic kidney disease), a higher urinary protein to creatinine ratio (in a urine test) was associated with impairments in attention and processing speed as well

Screens at the table may be changing how children eat, say doctors

While screens may make feeding easier, specialists say they can interfere with mindful eating and shape unhealthy habits among children that may last into adolescence and even adulthood

Ramzan fasting: How dehydration affects kidney and prostate health

As communities prepare for Ramzan, doctors emphasise a mindful approach to hydration to prevent kidney stones, UTIs, and prostate-related complications

AI Impact Summit: Scaling in primary healthcare for workforce readiness

India AI Summit 2026: Experts discuss what artificial intelligence readiness means for primary healthcare and how frontline workers can adopt it safely and effectively

Snail that regrows its eyes could help restore human sight, find new study

A freshwater snail can regrow a complete camera-type eye in 30 days, prompting scientists to explore whether its Crispr-editable genetic toolkit could unlock future human eye regeneration

Can reading and learning languages delay Alzheimer's? New study offers hope

New research suggests that lifelong mentally stimulating activities, including reading, writing and learning languages, may lower Alzheimer's risk and delay symptoms by several years

What a 'good death' means and why end-of-life planning changes everything

A good death, according to doctors, is not about stopping treatment but about shifting focus to comfort, dignity and patient wishes before crisis forces rushed decisions

India AI Summit: JP Nadda launches SAHI, BODH to power AI in healthcare

With digital health infrastructure in place, India has launched SAHI and BODH to accelerate AI-driven innovation in healthcare while keeping public trust, ethics and patient safety at the core

Who lives a good single life? Study shows why some flourish, others struggle

A new study finds that autonomy, secure attachment and a sense of choice, not casual sex, shape whether single people flourish or struggle

Don't ignore the gasp: Why breathlessness is a heart alert for women

Heart disease in women often appears without a crushing chest pain. Experts say shortness of breath is frequently the earliest warning sign and should never be dismissed as stress or fatigue

Is your child's screen time damaging their vision? Experts weigh in

From online classes to gaming, children are spending more time on screens and less outdoors, and experts say their eyesight is paying the price

Why do women with epilepsy experience seizure spikes around periods?

Experts explain how hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle can trigger seizure clusters in some women with epilepsy and what can help manage the risk

How savouring shared experiences can help couples stay strong together

Couples who pause to savour shared positive moments report greater closeness, fewer conflicts and stronger confidence in their future together, a new study finds

AI in health can be beneficial if used under supervision: Experts at AI Summit

India AI Impact Summit 2026: From governance frameworks to clinical validation, experts and industry leaders discuss how AI can strengthen health delivery while safeguarding equity and patient privacy

AI Impact Summit: From telemedicine to trust, how AI supports healthcare

At Bharat Mandapam, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 spotlights how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery, from digital records and teleconsultations to ethical, population-scale deployment

First solar eclipse of 2026: Debunking myths on radiation, eyes, pregnancy

From warnings for expectant mothers to fears of harmful rays, here is what science actually says about eclipse-related health risks

Two injections a year may transform hypertension care, says Lancet review

Long-acting medicines, including RNA-based therapies, may soon allow patients to manage high blood pressure with just two doses a year

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life

Even if longevity does not run in your family, following one of five healthy diets could meaningfully increase life expectancy, according to new research