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Are you getting the right amount of protein for your body's needs?

The ideal protein intake isn't about following a trend. It is about understanding what your body truly needs, based on your age, routine and overall health. Find out what health experts recommend

This common painkiller may raise your heart disease risk, says study

New findings challenge Tramadol's reputation as a safer opioid, linking it to higher cardiovascular risk and minimal pain benefits.

Eli Lilly's Mounjaro logs ₹80 crore in September, India's No. 2 drug

Eli Lilly's weight-loss injection Mounjaro saw a 42% jump in September sales, touching Rs 80 crore as more patients shift to higher doses amid rising demand

Low omega-3 could be draining your energy and focus: Here's how to fix it

From dull skin to brain fog, omega-3 deficiency can quietly drain your vitality. Experts share how to spot the signs early and restore your balance naturally

Do kids even need cough syrups? Doctors say they may do more harm than good

The recent child deaths in MP and Rajasthan have reignited debate on whether cough syrups are safe or even effective for kids or are they a needless and risky habit?

New health guidelines aim to end deaths from bleeding after childbirth

The WHO, FIGO and ICM have released new global guidelines to detect and treat postpartum haemorrhage faster, offering hope to save thousands of mothers each year

When parents fight: How divorce, conflict shape a child's mind and health

From anxiety and depression to risky behaviour, children face long-term fallout when parents fight; experts say calm co-parenting and support can make all the difference

Do kids really need vitamin supplements? Here's what parents should know

Although many children's supplements claim to support immunity, growth, or overall wellbeing, there is little robust scientific evidence that they improve health outcomes

India faces world's highest long-term risk from chikungunya: Study

A global BMJ study using machine learning maps shows India could face the greatest long-term impact of chikungunya, with millions at risk of chronic disability

Delulu by design: How your brain invents reality to keep you alive

A new study finds that the brain's visual cortex doesn't just record the world, it invents missing details using special 'illusion-encoding' neurons

Nobel 2025: Discovery that could stop your body from attacking itself

The 2025 Nobel in Medicine honours the discovery of regulatory T-cells, which are the body's immune 'security guards' that could transform treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer

NHRC issues notices to states over children's deaths linked to cough syrup

A batch of Coldrif cough syrup has been linked to multiple child deaths. Several states have banned its sale and authorities are probing the cases

From muscles to immunity: Why protein is important for your health

Whether you're working out, healing, or simply ageing well, getting enough protein is essential to maintaining strength and balance of the body

What is the toxic DEG found in Coldrif cough syrup: All you need to know

DEG contamination in Coldrif cough syrup from Tamil Nadu has triggered state bans and a national probe amid fears of child deaths linked to toxic medicines

Brittle nails and tooth trouble? Time to check your calcium levels

Calcium deficiency often hides behind everyday signs - from fatigue to brittle nails. Simple changes in diet and lifestyle can help restore balance and protect your bones

Heart problems hit India's 30s and 40s, 60% can't afford treatment: Survey

India's Heart Crisis Turns Younger: Majority of Patients Below 50, Say Cardiologists

Fix handwriting, shift to digital prescriptions: High court tells doctors

Illegible prescriptions can endanger patients, ruled the Punjab and Haryana High Court, directing doctors to ensure scripts are readable, either in block letters or digital form

She wanted to dye her hair like K-pop stars. She got kidney disease instead

Obsessed with copying her favourite star, a young Chinese woman dyed her hair every month and developed kidney inflammation, spotlighting health hazards in beauty trends

Helping kids stay safe online: How parents can help tackle cyberbullying

With cyberbullying cases on the rise, creating a safe space for open conversations and building digital resilience are key steps to protecting children in today's connected world

Cocoa extract may slow ageing by cutting deadly inflammation, study finds

Daily cocoa extract supplements lowered inflammation markers and cut cardiovascular deaths by 27 per cent in a large trial, raising hopes for its role in healthy ageing