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What is testicular torsion? The condition behind Tilak Varma's surgery

Following Tilak Varma's surgery, experts break down how testicular torsion occurs, why time is critical and what recovery usually involves

Is your bedroom too warm for your ageing heart? New study raises alarm

Hot nights may be stressing ageing hearts. A new Australian study finds that bedroom temperatures above 24 degrees Celsius during sleep can disrupt heart recovery in older adults

Tumour vs cancer: What's the difference and why these terms confuse many

Misusing the words cancer and tumour can be confusing and misleading. This may be because the word "cancer" carries a stigma of sickness and death, even though many cancers have a good outlook

How short-form online videos may be harming children's developing minds

These apps feel lively and intimate, offering quick routes to humour, trends and connection, yet their design encourages long sessions of rapid scrolling that can be difficult for young users to manag

Dementia at 24: Britain's youngest sufferer donates brain to aid research

Dementia is usually associated with old age. However, some forms of dementia can strike astonishingly early and move frighteningly fast

Autoimmune diseases and inflammation: When immunity turns against itself

Often symptomless, chronic inflammation keeps the immune system switched on, delaying diagnosis and worsening long-term autoimmune damage

What is Graves' disease and the modern triggers behind increasing cases

From anxiety-like symptoms to heart palpitations, Graves' disease often goes unnoticed. Doctors explain what modern triggers may be responsible

How prenatal gene testing is reshaping conversations around parenthood

As prenatal genetic testing becomes common, prospective parents are navigating complex choices where medical risk and ethical values intersect, experts say informed counselling is key

Just one night of binge drinking can damage your gut lining, study finds

A Harvard-led study shows even one episode of binge drinking can injure the small intestine, weaken the gut barrier and trigger immune responses that allow toxins to leak into the bloodstream

What people still get wrong about newborn care: Doctor busts common myths

From discarding colostrum and giving water in summer to crying, bathing and swaddling fears, a senior neonatologist explains what science actually says about caring for newborns

Why chia and flax seeds deserve a regular spot on your daily plate

From heart health to gut balance, experts explain how chia and flax seeds support wellness, and why they work best as part of a balanced diet

Can listening to music help your brain work better? Psychiatrist explains

Many of us work and study with music playing in the background. A doctor explains whether it truly sharpens the brain or mainly lifts mood, motivation and emotional state

Why cervical cancer screening should be every woman's 2026 resolution

With better tests, easier access, and global elimination targets in place, experts say routine cervical cancer screening should top every woman's health resolutions in 2026

Stopping Ozempic or Mounjaro? The weight may come back faster than you think

New research shows people regain weight far faster after stopping obesity drugs than after dieting, with benefits fading quickly and raising questions about how long GLP-1 medicines need to be taken

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, but it won't diagnose or treat you

ChatGPT Health introduces a dedicated space for health queries, allowing users to link medical records and fitness apps, even as OpenAI warns it is not a substitute for medical care

Can your home be turned into an ICU? Who it helps and who should avoid it

Home ICUs promise comfort and lower infection risk, but experts say careful patient selection and planning decide whether the model truly works

Study finds waist-to-height ratio better predicts obesity risk with age

As muscle mass declines and abdominal fat rises with age, BMI can be misleading. A new study finds waist-to-height ratio better reflects real obesity risk in older adults

Why outdoor exercise in winter raises risk of injury and how to stay safe

Prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions can damage small blood vessels, reducing blood flow and impairing tissue and nerve function, coordination and reaction time, raising injury risk

Why women need age-specific nutrition and what to put on the plate

Hormonal shifts across life stages mean women's nutrition needs change over time, affecting muscle, bones, heart health and metabolism, making age-specific diets a biological necessity

How eggs can help you come off Wegovy, solve problem of weight regain

Eating eggs has been repeatedly shown to help people feel fuller for longer and eat less at later meals, including among people who are overweight or obese