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Can toxin level tests improve your health, or just drain your wallet?

Toxin tests are trending, but doctors warn they're not routine screens-here's when you actually need them, and what not to fall for on social media

Confused by new US vaccine rules for kids? What Indian parents should know

A US panel has restricted MMRV shots for kids under 4 and delayed advice on hepatitis B jabs for newborns-here's how India's vaccine policy compares and what Indian parents should do

Is it safe to sit on public toilet seats? Here's what you need to know

Public toilets can be a 'microbial soup', especially when many people use them and cleaning isn't frequent as it should be

Can you really stop wrinkles? Here's what doctors say about ageing skin

Doctors explain why some people wrinkle sooner than others and what you can do to prevent early lines through lifestyle, skincare and conscious expression

6 smart ways to talk to your teen about sex without the awkwardness

A survey confirms the most common barriers to discussing sex with children are children feeling uncomfortable or refusing to engage

Could Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?

Apple Watch's high blood pressure indicator is based on analysis of changes in blood volume as your heart beats

From frowns to smiles: These 7 tiny expressions speed up visible ageing

Everyday facial expressions like squinting, pouting and smiling can lead to wrinkles and fine lines over time, say doctors who explain how muscle movement ages the face

Understanding magnesium deficiency: Signs, causes and solutions

Low magnesium can cause muscle cramps, fatigue, poor sleep as well as heart problems, yet many overlook the signs

Do you really need that daily multivitamin? Doctors decode the facts

Multivitamins may seem like a quick fix for busy lives but doctors say they help only in specific cases and can harm when overused

Don't combine these: Doctors flag 6 medicine combos that can turn toxic

Popping an antacid with your antibiotic or mixing painkillers with cold syrups may do more harm than good-doctors explain which drug combinations are most dangerous

Man sees again after 20 years thanks to rare 'tooth-in-eye' surgery

Doctors used a rare 'tooth-in-eye' surgery to embed a tooth and lens into a patient's eye, helping him see again after 20 years of living in darkness

Small steps, big impact: WHO's 'Best Buys' to fight deadly NCDs worldwide

A new WHO report urges governments around the world to adopt low-cost, high-impact steps to curb heart disease, cancer, diabetes and more, warning that delay will cost lives and strain economies

After Mounjaro success, Eli Lilly plans to launch weight-loss pill in India

Unlike injectable Mounjaro, which focuses on patients with a BMI above 35, Orforglipron is designed for the larger group of patients with a BMI of 27-34, offering an expected weight reduction of 12-16

Gut health myths: Do probiotics, kombucha and detox kits really work?

Are gut detox kits, probiotics, and kombucha really the secret to better digestion? Doctors bust the myths around gut health trends

Big alcohol, tobacco and food firms obstruct vital health reforms, says WHO

In a separate report, the WHO found that $3 per person invested by governments on non-communicable diseases could save more than 12 million lives and generate $1 trillion in savings by 2030

Are you at risk of prediabetes? Know the symptoms, and risk factors

Prediabetes may have no clear symptoms, but early detection and small lifestyle changes can help reverse the risk

New Ebola outbreak in Congo claims lives; WHO sounds global alarm

More than 80 cases and rising deaths have been confirmed in Kasai Province of Congo, with limited resources and remote villages testing response efforts

Younger women face overlooked heart attack risks, Mayo Clinic warns

Researchers in the US warn that many women under 65 have heart attacks linked to artery tears or stressors, not plaque build-up, underscoring the need for better diagnosis

Watch: Kareena's yoga trainer shares 5 couch stretches to fix your posture

Celebrity yoga trainer Anshuka Parwani shares 5 super-simple couch stretches to correct slouching, release stiffness, and improve posture-without moving from your seat

Man with HIV endured 2-year Covid infection, study reveals new record

A Lancet study documents a 41-year-old's persistent Covid infection lasting more than 750 days, raising concerns about viral evolution in immunocompromised patients