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The egg debate: Can vegetarian alternatives deliver the same nutrition?

West Bengal's decision to replace eggs in school meals has reignited a nutrition debate; experts explain why protein quality, digestibility, and essential nutrients matter as much as protein content

World Vitiligo Day: How Michael Jackson brought global attention to vitiligo

Michael Jackson introduced millions to vitiligo, but the autoimmune disease remains widely misunderstood. On World Vitiligo Day, here's what causes it, how it affects people, and why awareness matters

Yoga may improve cognition, mood in early Alzheimer's patients: Aiims study

Yoga may help improve cognition, reduce depressive symptoms and partially restore healthy gut bacteria in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by researchers at the AIIMS, Delhi. The collaborative study by Departments of Anatomy and Neurology, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in June, found that a 12-week structured yoga programme was associated with significant improvements in cognitive performance and mood, alongside favourable changes in the gut microbiome of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease. The study provides preliminary evidence that lifestyle interventions such as yoga may help create a healthier microbial environment in the gut, Dr Rima Dada, Professor in the Department of Anatomy at AIIMS and also the corresponding author of the study, said. "The enrichment of beneficial bacteria and reduction of pro-inflammatory microbes after yoga point towards biological mechanisms that could contribute to improved brain health," she said. Dr ..

Novartis brings India's first 'guided missile' therapy for prostate cancer

Novartis launches Pluvicto, a precision treatment that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells

Fact Check Friday: Should you stretch before or after a workout?

From injury prevention to muscle recovery, orthopaedic specialists break down the science behind pre- and post-workout stretching

Cancer drug shortage: Drugmaker Naprod seeks one-time price hike

Says higher import duties, regulatory hurdles have made chemo drugs' production unviable

Nearly 80% Delhi-NCR patients turn to Google after doctor visits: Study

Patients across Delhi-NCR are increasingly struggling to navigate India's healthcare system, often leaving consultations with unanswered questions and turning to internet for guidance, according to a study. The study findings from the India Patient Navigation and Confusion Index (IPNCI) 2026, conducted among 1,000 respondents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, revealed significant gaps in patient guidance, care coordination, and healthcare navigation. The findings showed that 73.8 per cent of respondent patients felt rushed during doctor consultations, while 78.5 per cent searched Google or social media after their appointments due to lack of clarity regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, or next steps. Additionally, 70 per cent of respondents reported not receiving clear guidance on where to go next for tests, diagnostics, or specialist consultations, exposing major gaps in care continuity, the study, an initiative of Pacific OneHealth Hospital in association .

Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids

These high tech toys are powered by generative AI engines such as ChatGPT and are now widely available online

Can you really drain your lymphatic system? Here's what experts say

If your lymphatic system is healthy and you don't have any swelling, you probably don't need "lymphatic drainage"

Next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, aids weight loss: Eli Lilly

In a Phase 3 trial, Lilly found a weekly injection of retatrutide reduced moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea severity by 60.6 per cent in adults with obesity

Dexcom's glucose monitor use benefits non-insulin diabetic patients: Study

Participants using the Dexcom G7 saw an average 1.6% reduction in their blood sugar levels at 26 weeks, a 0.9% greater reduction than those who used self-monitoring

Fact-check Friday: Is brown sugar really healthier than white sugar?

Many people swap white sugar for brown sugar hoping to make a healthier choice. But does the switch actually help? Experts separate fact from fiction and explain what really matters

Organised aesthetic clinics set to gain from tighter rules on Botox

CDSCO's move can lead to the formalisation of more than 35,000 skin clinics, stop the mushrooming of single-operator setups run by unqualified practitioners

Filtered vs unfiltered coffee: Which brew is better for your heart?

The way your coffee is brewed may matter as much as the beans themselves. Experts explain the difference between filtered and unfiltered coffee and who should pay attention

Anaemia, IMR, MMR, clean fuel use: NFHS-6 drops key health indicators

Latest National Family Health Survey, that covers over 679,000 households across 715 districts, has omitted several long-tracked indicators like anaemia, mortality, sex ratio at birth and clean fuel u

NFHS-6: Vaccination, institutional births improve but nutrition gaps remain

The latest survey shows declines in stunting and wasting, rising vaccination coverage and record institutional births, but only 15.3 per cent of young children receive an adequate diet

9 times more at risk: New tobacco products luring children, warn experts

Children are up to nine times more likely than adults to be attracted to new tobacco and nicotine products, making them the primary targets of industry marketing strategies, leading public health experts warned on World No Tobacco Day on Sunday. The experts said the tobacco and nicotine industry is increasingly using flavours, sleek designs, digital promotion and other tactics to make its products appealing to young people, raising concerns about a new generation becoming addicted to nicotine. The warning comes as the world marks this year's World No Tobacco Day under the theme, "Unmasking the Appeal: Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction", which focuses on exposing the tactics and strategies used to make tobacco and nicotine products appear attractive, particularly to children. Dr Shalini Singh, Director of ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), said tobacco and nicotine often focus their marketing efforts on children and young adults as most users

How to deal with disappointment: Expert explains this misunderstood emotion

Disappointment often reflects a gap between expectation and reality. It can involve grieving a future we had already begun to live in our minds

Worsening side effects of life in fast lane: Obesity, diabetes up sharply

Lifestyle diseases on the rise, shows NFHS-6, though insurance coverage, vaccination rates, maternal care, child health indicators have improved

Fact Check Friday: Are we actually addicted to our phones, or just bored?

Is excessive phone use a mental health concern or simply a response to stress and boredom? Here's what experts and studies suggest