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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

Want to live longer? Science says being active and organised is the key

According to scientists, being active, lively, and organised not only helps keep your life on track, it may also add years to your lifespan

Can ginger really calm nausea, settle an upset stomach? Here's what to know

Ginger contains two pungent compounds - gingerol and shogaol - that are thought to ease nausea by blocking nausea-related pathways in the gut and brain

Made-in-India TB tests validated by ICMR; offer cheaper, faster detection

In a boost to India's fight against tuberculosis, apex health research body ICMR has validated new indigenously developed tools that could bolster the country's diagnostic capacity and offer a cheaper detection option. Eliminating tuberculosis (TB) depends crucially on the ability to detect early, accurately, and universally, to initiate patients on treatment and curb community transmission. Among the recently validated tools is Quantiplus MTB FAST detection kit, developed by Huwel Lifesciences in Telangana, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said in a note. Quantiplus is the first open system RT-PCR assay validated for the detection of lung TB as it can run on any existing PCR machine and is not limited to proprietary platforms. "This means, laboratories across India, even those without specialised 'closed' equipment, can now expand rapid molecular TB testing using standard PCR machines," a source explained. Furthermore, Quantiplus can test as many as 96 samples ...

How safe is your child online? Kerala case exposes dark side of dating apps

A 16-year-old boy from Kerala recently became the victim in a disturbing case that highlights the dangers of online dating apps. Police charged 14 people, including government workers, with sexually assaulting the teenager. The group allegedly befriended the boy through the app before the attacks occurred. As the investigation unfolded last month, it was discovered the teenager, who is now safe, had been using fake profiles to stay active on the platform for almost two years. Tragically, this kind of predatory incident is not a rare occurrence, for the police. They report that such crimes are becoming increasingly common. They say this falls squarely within the patterns they regularly encounter through their Digital De-addiction (D-DAD) programme, an initiative aimed at identifying and rehabilitating children hooked on online games, social media, and pornography. Launched in 2023, the D-DAD project is the first of its kind in the country. At present, there are six centres operat

WHO flags surge in drug-resistant bacteria, warns of innovation crisis

Beyond the lack of new and innovative drugs, significant gaps remain in the types of treatments available

Why more young people are being diagnosed with cancer than ever before

In the last decade, more than a dozen types of cancer have risen among people under 50. Scientists don't have all of the answers, but research is starting to offer clues

Body fat may secretly fuel Alzheimer's disease, finds new research

New research from Houston Methodist reveals how obesity may directly drive Alzheimer's disease.Scientists discovered that tiny messengers released by fat tissue, called extracellular vesicles, can carry harmful signals that accelerate the buildup of amyloid-b plaques in the brain.These vesicles even cross the blood-brain barrier, making them powerful but dangerous connectors between body fat and brain health.The study, "Decoding Adipose-Brain Crosstalk: Distinct Lipid Cargo in Human Adipose-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Modulates Amyloid Aggregation in Alzheimer's Disease," was published on October 2 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.It explores the link between obesity, which affects about 40% of the U.S population, and the dreaded neurodegenerative disease affecting more than 7 million people in the U.S.The research was led by Stephen Wong, Ph.D., the John S. Dunn Presidential Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Engineering .Alongside Wong, ..