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Google working on 'AI health coach' for better sleep, stress, and fitness

Google's upcoming AI coach, powered by Gemini and built under Fitbit, uses your health data to offer real-time insights, sleep tips and customised workout recommendations

Why ORS is in the news and what it means for child health in India

With only 60% of children receiving proper ORS during diarrhoea, counterfeit 'ORS' products are putting more lives at risk. Dr Sivaranjani Santosh is on a mission to change that

Diphtheria resurges in war-torn nations as health systems fail children

A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease's return

Eat well, move often, sleep better: Daily habits to beat breast cancer

Breast cancer awareness: Inherited risk explains only a fraction of breast cancer cases. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition and stress control help protect women's health and support prevention

AI therapy apps promise comfort, but can they truly understand you?

As AI chatbots flood the mental health space, experts question whether digital empathy can ever replace human understanding, and where the line between support and therapy really lies

Humans have internal lunar clock but light pollution is disrupting it

Just as the circadian rhythm keeps time with the 24-hour rotation of the Earth, many organisms also track the slower rhythm of the Moon

3 in 4 Delhi-NCR residents say pollution harming health already: Survey

A LocalCircles survey finds 42 per cent of people in Delhi-NCR report sore throat or cough, while 25 per cent have family members with burning eyes or headaches from pollution

mRNA Covid shots could make cancer immunotherapy more effective, says study

Scientists have found that Covid-19 mRNA vaccines could enhance immune responses in cancer patients, potentially transforming how immunotherapy works

Science meets art: Parkinson's patient plays clarinet during brain surgery

Once unable to play due to tremors, Denise Bacon played her clarinet mid-surgery, showing how music and medicine can work together to restore movement and hope

Problems with brain's waste clearance may increase risk of dementia: Study

An impaired movement of the brain's cerebrospinal fluid, which helps remove waste, could explain how poor sleep and heart conditions can increase one's risk of dementia, according to a study. Other functions of the cerebrospinal fluid include cushioning the central nervous system from shocks and delivering nutrients. The colourless fluid is part of the glymphatic system. Researchers led by those at the UK's University of Cambridge said the glymphatic system is considered important for protecting one against varied common forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease in which proteins called amyloid clump up and form toxic 'plaques'. Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder in which memory, speech and thought processes are steadily affected with age, and can eventually disrupt daily activities. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, looked at whether a disorder of the brain's small blood vessels -- which affects .

Normal or C-section? Doctors bust 10 childbirth myths every parent hears

From pain and recovery to bonding and baby health, experts explain what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to normal delivery vs C-section

Jennifer Aniston's go-to 5 moves for fitness and balance after 40

At 56, Jennifer Aniston swears by Pvolve, a gentle yet powerful resistance workout. Her trainer breaks down five key moves ideal for women in their 40s and 50s

What two boiled eggs a day can do for your strength, focus, and health

Easy to make and packed with nutrients, boiled eggs can help maintain muscle mass, boost metabolism, and protect brain health when eaten regularly.

Air pollution linked to dementia, caused 626,000 deaths worldwide in 2023

For the first time, the State of Global Air 2025 report quantifies how dirty air affects the brain, broadening pollution's toll beyond heart and lung diseases

Feeling low? These simple five-minute acts could boost happiness fast

A global study of nearly 18,000 people finds that just five to ten minutes of simple daily acts like expressing gratitude or celebrating others can lower stress and boost happiness

India's air pollution killed 2 mn in 2023, worsening chronic diseases: Study

Air pollution is driving a wave of chronic, life-threatening illnesses across India, the State of Global Air 2025 reveals, with most deaths tied to non-communicable diseases.

Most women in poorer countries miss early cancer detection, says Lancet

Women's cancers like breast, cervical, and ovarian are often detected late in poorer countries, sharply reducing survival chances, according to a global Lancet study

Antioxidants fight health risks, but tracking your intake can be tricky

To help prevent oxidative stress, people need to eat foods with antioxidants and limit their exposure to oxidants, particularly free radicals

Are you in a 'swag gap' relationship? How it impacts mental health

The invisible divide between partners in confidence and visibility or 'swag gap' is a modern love dilemma. Experts explain how keeping up with your partner's social presence can affect mental health

Samantha's 100g protein routine goes viral - what's your right amount?

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed she consumes 100g of protein daily despite weighing 50kg. Nutritionists say the high intake suits her fitness goals, but not everyone's