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High-protein diet isn't always better: Here's when it turns risky

While protein is vital for muscle and metabolism, excessive intake, especially from red and processed meats, may put your kidneys, heart, and even cancer risk on the line, experts caution.

Black-spotted onions & sprouted potatoes: Here's what you should know

They may seem fine after a quick trim or peel, but experts caution against taking chances. Here's what causes these changes and the safest way to handle them.

Are your daily habits secretly harming your heart? Here's what to know

Cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov warns that habits like poor sleep, stress, and pollution can silently damage heart health-even in those who appear fit and healthy, leading to early heart failure

Can hot water baths mimic exercise? Study says they might do better

A new study finds that soaking in hot water can raise core body temperature, boost heart rate and circulation, and activate the immune system more effectively than traditional saunas

Why losing weight is harder than we think, and how evolution has shaped it

Advances in obesity and metabolism research may mean that future therapies can be able to turn down these signals that drive the body back to its original weight, even beyond the treatment period

When AQI crosses 400: How toxic air damages your lungs, heart, and brain

An AQI above 400 turns the air into a slow poison. Doctors explain how invisible pollutants invade your bloodstream, trigger inflammation, and put your heart, lungs, and brain at risk

Migraines and headaches are a growing global health burden, says new study

Despite affecting billions, headache disorders continue to be underdiagnosed and undertreated. New research says it's time global health systems take them seriously

Five simple ways to help children overcome their fear of injections

From practising deep breathing to rewarding bravery, small steps can make a big difference in helping children overcome needle-related fears.

What breathing air at AQI 50 feels like for your lungs and body, explained

AQI 50, a figure Delhiites can only dream of, still isn't pure air. Doctor explains how even at this level, your body works to counter invisible pollutants

Glass skin and snail mucin: South Korea's journey to global beauty power

Propelled by interest in all things South Korea, Amorepacific, the cosmetics giant, is expanding its reach into the United States. But so are many of its competitors

No, paracetamol use in pregnancy is not linked to autism, confirms study

Debunking Donald Trump's recent claims, a new BMJ study finds no convincing evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy raises the risk of autism or ADHD in children

World Immunisation Day 2025: How vaccines protect communities worldwide

Immunisation prevents up to five million deaths every year, yet millions remain unprotected. World Immunisation Day 2025 calls for stronger global and local action

Doctors warn of surge in chest ailments due to air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Medical specialists have warned residents of Delhi-NCR about a severe health crisis triggered by the high air pollution in the region. Dr Arvind Kumar, Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon & Lung Health Specialist, Medanta Hospital, said that hospitals are seeing a spike in cases related to effect of pollutionThe NCR Region faces poor air quality with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 345 at 8 a.m. on Monday, placing the national capital firmly in the 'very poor' category.While talking to ANI, Dr Arvind Kumar described how hospitals are overwhelmed with respiratory cases, especially among children, due to air pollution. It includes symptoms like cough, cold, fever and difficulty breathing."There are patients all around. Everywhere, children are being brought to hospitals coughing, sneezing, having a runny nose, breathing fast, and having a fever. We have patients who are coming back with a cough or pneumonia. There is a huge spike in the number of chest cases. It's all the doctors ...

Long-term melatonin use may raise heart failure risk by 90%: Study

A major global study presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions links long-term melatonin use to a 90% higher risk of heart failure and nearly double the death rate

Did you gain weight in first year of college? Here's the science behind it

A new study finds that college students often misjudge how much they eat, especially in dining halls or social settings, highlighting how environment drives calorie intake and weight gain

How India's vaccine programme ensures access for all, even remote areas

World Immunisation Week 2025: India's Universal Immunisation Programme targets over 50 million beneficiaries each year, with new digital tools aimed at closing the access gap

Rise in kidney disease tied to other chronic conditions, finds study

Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure

Scientists find special cells in brain that can stop Alzheimer's: Study

In a study published in Nature, the team found that microglia with lower levels of a transcription factor called PU.1 and higher expression of a receptor known as CD28 help reduce brain inflammation

Pregnancy hypertension raises women's cardiovascular risk, finds study

These findings underscore the growing body of evidence over the past two decades linking pregnancy-related hypertension to long-term maternal health risks

Fasting and focus: Science shows your brain performs just fine without food

Adults showed no measurable decline in mental performance when fasting, but children and adolescents did worse on tests when they skipped meals