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Walking 10,000 steps daily: When it helps and when it harms your joints

Walking is great for health, but more isn't always better. Experts explain how to balance step counts, avoid joint strain, and walk smarter

Emotional eating in women: Experts explain the hormone-mood connection

Experts unpack how hormonal changes, stress, and mood disorders interact to influence appetite, cravings, and emotional eating behaviours in women

Why you still tan despite sunscreen: Experts explain common mistakes

Is sunscreen enough to prevent tanning? Dermatologists explain why incorrect use, poor product choice and environmental factors can still cause tanning and skin damage

India's workforce faces surge in metabolic risks, chronic illness: Report

A new report analysing over 400,000 employees reveals rising risks of diabetes, obesity and heart disease, often without symptoms, pointing to a growing preventive healthcare gap in India

Toronto HIV patients in rare remission list after bone marrow transplant

A Toronto man living with HIV for 27 years is in sustained remission after a bone marrow transplant using HIV-resistant donor cells, according to University Health Network clinicians

Proton therapy expansion to put India high on global cancer care map

Rising capacity, cost advantage, and new centres position India as a key destination for advanced cancer care, though access gaps and affordability remain challenges

Is your gymwear harming your health? Here's what experts want you to know

As activewear becomes everyday wear, experts flag concerns over chemicals in fabrics and what repeated skin contact could mean for your health

The 'half attention' lifestyle: Doing everything, focusing on nothing

Always busy, rarely focused, the 'half attention' lifestyle is reshaping how we think, work, and rest, raising concerns about productivity, memory, and mental health

Five-second rule: Is dropped food ever really safe to eat? Myth debunked

Fact-check Friday: You've probably followed the five-second rule after dropping food; here's how bacteria transfer instantly, what factors matter, and why this popular rule may not protect you at all

Sweet binge triggers paralysis: What is hypokalemic periodic paralysis?

Often confused with stroke, this rare condition causes temporary paralysis due to low potassium levels, but can be reversed with timely treatment

Electrolytes vs medicines: What works best for heat stroke recovery?

With heatwaves intensifying, experts explain whether electrolyte drinks are enough and when medical treatment becomes essential

What is Keytruda? How the cancer drug works and why it's in focus

Doctors break down how Keytruda works and who it helps, as a global probe raises concerns over patents, pricing, and access in India

Quitting Facebook, Instagram? Study links deactivation to well being

A Stanford study suggests that quitting Facebook and Instagram, even briefly, can improve mental health and encourage better daily habits

New personalised mRNA vaccine may change pancreatic cancer outcomes

A personalised mRNA vaccine may help the immune system fight pancreatic cancer for years, with early trial data showing reduced recurrence in some patients

How do teens use AI companions? With more creativity than you might think

The American Academy of Paediatrics recently shifted screen-time guidelines from set time limits to a framework that accounts for the individual child, their use, family relationships and their enviro

Is mouthwash bad for heart health? Here's what research actually says

Several small studies have actually found that giving people mouthwash can change the balance of bacteria in the mouth

Doctor-led AI platform offering 24x7 remote monitoring launched in Chennai

In a move to expand its footprint in southern India and bolster preventive healthcare, a doctor-led, AI-enabled ecosystem offering real-time medical supervision beyond hospital settings was launched in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The initiative aims to improve clinical outcomes for patients with chronic conditions preventing their escalation into serious illness and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac events. At the core of the ecosystem -- iLive Connect -- is a small wireless biosensor patch paired with a wearable wristband, which monitors vital parameters such as heart activity and blood pressure in realtime. As part of the system, data is tracked 24x7 by experienced doctors at a remote command centre, who alert patients and their families in case of any abnormality. Around 40 doctors, including Dr Thillai Vallal, Managing Director of Venkateswara Hospitals; Dr MA Raja, Director and senior consultant in Medical Oncology at MGM Healthcare; Dr Amit Kumar, critical care physician; Dr Prashan

World Haemophilia Day 2026: Bridging the gap through earlier diagnosis

With thousands still undiagnosed, experts stress that early detection can prevent complications and improve outcomes for people living with haemophilia

Recurrent night sweats: What they mean and when you should worry

Persistent night sweats may signal hormonal imbalance, infections, or medication effects. Experts share when to seek medical help

Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best

Eat, move, and rest in sync with your menstrual cycle as experts share simple ways to support hormonal shifts and reduce discomfort