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Autoimmune diseases and inflammation: When immunity turns against itself

Often symptomless, chronic inflammation keeps the immune system switched on, delaying diagnosis and worsening long-term autoimmune damage

What is Graves' disease and the modern triggers behind increasing cases

From anxiety-like symptoms to heart palpitations, Graves' disease often goes unnoticed. Doctors explain what modern triggers may be responsible

How prenatal gene testing is reshaping conversations around parenthood

As prenatal genetic testing becomes common, prospective parents are navigating complex choices where medical risk and ethical values intersect, experts say informed counselling is key

Just one night of binge drinking can damage your gut lining, study finds

A Harvard-led study shows even one episode of binge drinking can injure the small intestine, weaken the gut barrier and trigger immune responses that allow toxins to leak into the bloodstream

What people still get wrong about newborn care: Doctor busts common myths

From discarding colostrum and giving water in summer to crying, bathing and swaddling fears, a senior neonatologist explains what science actually says about caring for newborns

Why chia and flax seeds deserve a regular spot on your daily plate

From heart health to gut balance, experts explain how chia and flax seeds support wellness, and why they work best as part of a balanced diet

Can listening to music help your brain work better? Psychiatrist explains

Many of us work and study with music playing in the background. A doctor explains whether it truly sharpens the brain or mainly lifts mood, motivation and emotional state

Why cervical cancer screening should be every woman's 2026 resolution

With better tests, easier access, and global elimination targets in place, experts say routine cervical cancer screening should top every woman's health resolutions in 2026

Stopping Ozempic or Mounjaro? The weight may come back faster than you think

New research shows people regain weight far faster after stopping obesity drugs than after dieting, with benefits fading quickly and raising questions about how long GLP-1 medicines need to be taken

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, but it won't diagnose or treat you

ChatGPT Health introduces a dedicated space for health queries, allowing users to link medical records and fitness apps, even as OpenAI warns it is not a substitute for medical care

Can your home be turned into an ICU? Who it helps and who should avoid it

Home ICUs promise comfort and lower infection risk, but experts say careful patient selection and planning decide whether the model truly works

Study finds waist-to-height ratio better predicts obesity risk with age

As muscle mass declines and abdominal fat rises with age, BMI can be misleading. A new study finds waist-to-height ratio better reflects real obesity risk in older adults

Why outdoor exercise in winter raises risk of injury and how to stay safe

Prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions can damage small blood vessels, reducing blood flow and impairing tissue and nerve function, coordination and reaction time, raising injury risk

Why women need age-specific nutrition and what to put on the plate

Hormonal shifts across life stages mean women's nutrition needs change over time, affecting muscle, bones, heart health and metabolism, making age-specific diets a biological necessity

How eggs can help you come off Wegovy, solve problem of weight regain

Eating eggs has been repeatedly shown to help people feel fuller for longer and eat less at later meals, including among people who are overweight or obese

Can walking be your entire workout? Here's what fitness experts say

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that people aim for about 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk walking, or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise

Glass, copper, steel or plastic: Which bottle to pick for daily hydration?

Each bottle material comes with its own pros and cons, from durability to potential health risks. Understanding these differences can help you make a smarter choice

Dog bite first aid: What to do in the first 15 minutes to prevent rabies

Whether bitten by a pet or a stray, knowing the right first aid steps can prevent infection and rabies and speed up recovery, say health experts

Researchers develop AI model that predicts disease risk from sleep data

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict one's risk of developing over a hundred different health conditions using sleep data. Named 'SleepFM', the model was developed by researchers, including those from the US' Stanford University, and trained on nearly six lakh hours of sleep data, collected from 65,000 participants. The AI system, described in a paper in the journal Nature Medicine, was initially tested on standard tasks involving sleep analysis, such as tracking different stages of sleep or diagnosing severity of sleep apnoea. The model was then used to predict the future onset of disease by analysing sleep data, with health record data sourced from a sleep clinic. More than 1,000 disease categories in the health records were looked at and 130 could be predicted with reasonable accuracy using a patient's sleep data, the researchers said. "We record an amazing number of signals when we study sleep. It's a kind of general physiology that we s

Why cervical cancer still kills one woman every two minutes worldwide

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: The UN says cervical cancer, though preventable, continues to claim lives worldwide due to gaps in vaccination, screening and timely treatment