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National Epilepsy Day: Why awareness, diagnosis, and timely care matter

With awareness drives and screenings underway across the country, National Epilepsy Day 2025 calls attention to rising cases, preventable causes and the need to reduce stigma around epilepsy

Beyond seizures: The invisible burdens people with epilepsy carry

From fatigue and cognitive hurdles to stigma, mental health strain, and disclosure fears, experts explain the unseen challenges people with epilepsy navigate every day.

Can drinking more water really protect your kidneys or is it a health myth?

From kidney stones to chronic kidney disease, hydration helps-but only to a point. Doctors explain when water protects kidney health, when it doesn't, and why 'more' isn't always better

Chronic pain could be a hidden driver of high blood pressure, says study

Researchers say widespread or long-term pain may be a major yet overlooked risk factor for hypertension, calling for better pain care and routine blood pressure checks

Vitamin K: The overlooked nutrient powering bones, blood and heart health

Beyond blood clotting, Vitamin K supports bone strength, artery protection and metabolic health, making early detection of deficiency crucial across high-risk groups

Why Nayanthara trusts seasonal South Indian food for glowing skin at 41

As Nayanthara turns 41, she reminds fans that her glow comes not from beauty trends but from a simple rule rooted in South Indian tradition: eating local, seasonal foods for skin and hair health

Can low vitamin D increase depression risk? Global evidence says yes

A global review of 66 studies across 31 countries finds adults with very low vitamin D levels face a higher risk of depression, especially when levels drop below 30 nmol/L

Protein-fortified snacks are everywhere, but do they truly deliver?

Despite growing demand, many 'high-protein' snacks offer only modest gains. Clear labelling, better regulation and awareness of nutritional red flags are key to making informed decisions

How long-term keto diet may raise hidden risks for liver and cancer health

As the ketogenic diet becomes more popular, new studies warn of potential long-term risks-from liver dysfunction and metabolic strain to possible cancer-linked pathways-highlighting the need for medic

Can jaggery really protect the lungs from pollution, or is it just a myth?

As air quality dips and jaggery resurfaces as a "lung cleanser", experts say the belief rests on nostalgia and old animal studies, not human science, and explain what actually helps

30,000 brain scans show junk foods alter brain regions that regulate eating

Using data from 30,000 adults, researchers say ultra-processed foods may alter key brain regions linked to hunger, reward and overeating, raising new questions about long-term health risks

How long sitting spikes your blood sugar, even if you work out daily

Doctors warn that long, uninterrupted sitting may worsen blood sugar, raise inflammation and weaken diabetes management, particularly among desk-based professionals

Top foods, drinks that help ease constipation and support gut health

To manage constipation, ideally you need a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber, says expert

Insurers mull premium hike as claims mount due to rising air pollution

Health insurers are weighing 10-15% premium hikes and city-based pricing as pollution-linked claims rise sharply across metros, driven by increasing health complications and higher medical costs

IIT researchers identify physiological markers to help manage test anxiety

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras have identified measurable physiological indicators that can help pinpoint students most vulnerable to test anxiety, paving the way for new, targeted interventions that could revolutionise how educational systems approach stress and performance, according to officials. The research has been published in Behavioural Brain Research, an international peer-reviewed journal publishing studies on the neurobiological basis of behaviour and cognitive processes in humans and animals. The study sheds light on how the brain and heart interact differently in students who struggle with anxiety during exams, offering a scientific basis for early identification and personalised coping strategies. Test anxiety affects an estimated 81 per cent of Indian students, according to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT, 2022), often impairing academic performance and long-term mental health. While some students mana

Japan battles rise of 'zombie cigarettes' as etomidate drug crisis deepens

Japan is confronting a fast-evolving drug crisis as etomidate-laced 'zombie cigarettes' spread among young users, triggering arrests and trafficking probes

AI tool aids disease surveillance, issued 5,000 outbreak alerts: Study

An artificial intelligence tool deployed by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in 2022 may have helped issue more than 5,000 alerts of infectious outbreaks to health authorities in real-time since installation, according to a study. Developed by WadhwaniAI, a New Delhi-based healthcare AI solutions provider, the 'Health Sentinel' tool could have helped slash 98 per cent of manual workload, enabling a quicker detection of an outbreak and proactive public health response, findings published as a pre-print paper and yet to be peer-reviewed suggest. Nearly 200 countries are legally bound by the International Health Regulations (IHR) to operate a national disease surveillance system. The IHR and World Health Organization work together in protecting global health security. News reports in print, electronic and online media are scanned by media scanning and verification tool under India's 'Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme' (IDSP) for unusual health events, which are th

Only 27% of Mumbaikars aware of sugar risks, 15.6% pre-diabetic: BMC

A civic survey in Mumbai has indicated that only 27 per cent of residents are aware of the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption, while 15.6 per cent are in the pre-diabetic stage. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appealed to residents to reduce sugar consumption and read food labels carefully before consuming processed foods. BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani has appealed to citizens to participate in the 'Healthy Campus Initiative', launched on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on November 14, to encourage healthier dietary and lifestyle practices. According to the World Health Organisation's Global Burden of Disease Studies, one in three people worldwide suffers from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension, a civic release said. The BMC screened 5,59,751 individuals for diabetes and hypertension across its health institutions from August 2022 to October 2025, it said. As per the release, a civic survey has ..

Postpartum depression to strained ties: Why maternal mental health matters

Experts advocate for a relationship-centred approach to health care: training teams in attachment theory, creating accessible post-natal spaces and providing key figures to support families

Indian scientists discover 'genetic switch' that allows embryo implantation

The study revealed that two genes, HOXA10 and TWIST2, regulate embryo implantation by opening or closing a small "gate" in the uterine wall at the right time