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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

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs: Cost, risks, who really needs them

As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs gain popularity, experts explain who qualifies, the real health benefits, potential risks, side effects, and why supervision is critical

Sweet treat to silent risk: How sugar may raise cancer, heart risk

Experts say refined sugars may do more than add calories because they can alter insulin response, raise cardiovascular risk and create conditions linked to cancer development

Why the same virus affects people differently, triggers varied outcomes

A new study shows that both our genes and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells, shaping how differently we respond to the same virus

Dozens in Australia diagnosed with rare vision loss linked to tattoos

Researchers in Australia have documented 40 cases of tattoo-linked immune reaction that can inflame the eyes and potentially lead to permanent vision loss

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all

Accessibility options embedded within the India AI Impact Summit 2026 website enable users to customise text, contrast and layout for a more inclusive browsing experience

Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence

Positive self-talk is only helpful in safe environments. In unsafe or harmful situations (for example, an abusive relationship) staying positive may blind you to potential dangers

GST changes signal shift toward affordable cancer care: Aiims researchers

Recent changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework -- simplified tax structure, removal of tax on drugs and medical equipment and increased taxation on tobacco products -- mark an important policy shift towards making cancer care more affordable and accessible, AIIMS researchers have said. In a commentary published in Frontier, Oncologist Dr Abhishek Shankar and Scientist Dr Vaibhav Sahni from the Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr BR Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, Delhi, noted that the reforms acknowledge the financial toxicity faced by cancer patients and attempt to address long-standing gaps in treatment affordability. The researchers mentioned that the GST council, in its 56th meeting, recommended the total exemption of 33 lifesaving drugs, including those used in cancer care, from GST altogether (erstwhile 12 per cent to now zero and three critical drugs for rare diseases and cancer from 5 per cent earlier to zero). The council has also recommende

Expert-backed exercises to improve balance and help prevent falls

Physiotherapists share simple, effective exercises that build strength, improve stability and lower the risk of falls across age groups

When back pain turns serious: Doctors explain ankylosing spondylitis

Affecting mostly young adults, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune condition that requires lifelong management and early medical intervention

Regular strength training may help slow brain ageing, says study

Strength training may offer more than physical gains, as researchers report measurable reductions in biological brain age

Anti-vaccine sentiment threatens pandemic preparedness: Health official

Richard Hatchett, who leads the Cepi, a partnership of governments and philanthropies that was among the first to fund Covid-19 vaccines, said epidemics and pandemics remained a key global threat

Weight loss, detox, autophagy: Doctor busts 15 common fasting myths

From weight loss and detox claims to blood sugar control and autophagy hype, an internal medicine expert explains when fasting helps, and when it quietly harms

Brain changes during menopause may affect mental health, finds new study

Cambridge researchers report reduced grey matter and increased anxiety in post-menopausal women, highlighting the need for better mental health support