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Extra 11 Minutes of Sleep, 5 Minutes of Exercise Lowers Cardiovascular Risk

Simple lifestyle changes, such as getting a few extra minutes of sleep and exercise each day, can improve heart health. Ryan Tuttle/Stocksy Researchers say that small changes in sleep, diet, and exercise can have a substantial impact on hea

Higher Dose Wegovy Shot Could Help People Lose More Weight With GLP-1s

The FDA has approved a higher dose of Wegovy, which promises greater weight loss. Image Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images The FDA has approved a higher dose version of the GLP-1 drug Wegovy for weight loss. The new dose is 7.2 milligrams per w

Morning Exercise May Help Lower Your Risk of Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes

Research shows that exercising in the morning may lower cardiometabolic risk. Image Credit: Olga Rolenko/Getty Images A recent study found that morning exercise may help lower your cardiometabolic risk. Cardiometabolic risk factors include

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Treat Anxiety, Depression

New research suggests that GLP-1s could offer dual benefits for treating both metabolic and mental health issues. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A new study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower r

Exercising Harder, Not Just Longer, May Lower Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Research suggests that how hard you work out may be just as important as how long you work out. Image Credit: The Good Brigade/Getty Images A few minutes of harder exercise each day may dramatically lower your risk of major diseases. New re

Women Who Stay Active During Midlife Have 50% Lower Risk of Early Death

Staying physically active during midlife can improve health and longevity. Morsa Images/Getty Images A new study reports that midlife exercise can cut women’s risk of early death in half. Women tend to lose muscle mass starting in mid

2 to 3 Cups of Coffee Daily May Help Lower Stress, Improve Mental Health

Recent research found that drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of stress and mood disorders. Image Credit: Andrew Cebulka/Stocksy A recent study found that moderate daily coffee intake may help lower stress and reduce t

Mind-Body Practices Like Qigong, Yoga May Help Treat Hypertension

Foreign trainees learn Baduanjin, a traditional breathing and stretching exercise, in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 7, 2025. Image credit: Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images A recent clinical trial found that a centuries-old

Kim Kardashian's New Energy Drink Promises No Jitters. Does It Live Up to the Hype?

Kim Kardashian has released a new energy drink with paraxanthine instead of caffeine. Image credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Kim Kardashian has launched a new energy drink called Update. Instead of caffeine, the drink contains para

Eating the Same Meals Every Day Could Help You Lose More Weight

A new study suggests that eating repeat “go-to” meals could aid weight loss. Image Credit: helpSKC/Stocksy A recent study has found that eating the same meals each day could lead to greater weight loss. The findings suggest that

Young Adults With High Blood Pressure Face Higher Risk of Heart, Kidney Disease

High blood pressure in people ages 30 to 40 may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images Research shows that young adults with high blood pressure may face a higher risk of cardiovas

Doctors Dismissed Her Digestive Symptoms as Diet-Related. It Was Crohn’s Disease

Jamie Harris (right) with her mother (left). Photo Jamie Harris Jamie Harris was in her 20s when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She shares her journey from symptoms and diagnosis to finding effective treatment to help raise awarene

No, That Viral 'Parasite Cleanse' Won't Actually Detox Your Body. Here's Why

Social media influencers are touting so-called “parasite cleanses,” claiming they rid the body of toxins. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Social media users claim that “parasite cleanses” using teas, herbs, and DIY remedies can rid

New Dietary Guidelines Highlight 9 Simple Ways to Lower Heart Disease Risk

The American Heart Association released updated dietary guidance suggesting that following 9 key steps may significantly improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The AHA has released

Walking May Be More Effective When Combined With Strength Training, Other Activities

Walking is the most popular physical activity in the U.S., but experts say this might not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image Credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the U

Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak spreads

Health Ministry figures ​show there have been ⁠17 confirmed deaths from measles so far, with 113 suspected deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infections ‌nationwide

Why does alcohol make you more aggressive?

Rujuta Diwekar’s menopause advice for husbands: ‘You did something right that she is still with you’

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Provides Cashless Treatment To Over 2 Lakh Families In Punjab - NDTV

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Provides Cashless Treatment To Over 2 Lakh Families In Punjab NDTV

Doctors seek implementation of NExT for MBBS students

In an editorial published last month in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, titled "Immediate NExT rollout is vital for MBBS students and the medical education ecosystem of India", the doctors said current undergraduate medical

As vertigo cases rise, specialists raise concerns over diagnostic gaps

An estimated 15% to over 20% of adults experience vertigo or dizziness each year, with prevalence peaking in the 55-64 years age group

Medical fraternity in shock after attack on doctor following maternal death in Kerala

ISRO launches mission in Ladakh to test mental, physical strength of astronauts

Scientific data generated on crew performance and human factors will contribute directly to the Gaganyaan programme and future long-duration mission, ISRO has said

NIMHANS review flags enduring impact of child suicides on parents, mental health professionals

The study finds that parents experience intense and prolonged grief marked by guilt, self-blame, and a persistent search for answers, while mental health professionals experience a parallel emotional burden

How to deal with defensiveness

As you cannot change how another person feels, your best bet is to try and tame your own emotions

15 kg in 50 days? Nutritionist reveals why viral weight loss hacks are dangerous

Tribal adolescents in Odisha introduced to smokeless tobacco without family control, study finds

A study by the Odisha chapter of the Indian Council of Medical Research finds the prevalence of smokeless tobacco consumption at 61% among men and 35% among women in tribal communities

Health Quiz: On food poisoning

How sensory sensitivity can affect everyday functioning and why it needs to be talked about

Nearly 30% of people may experience high sensory sensitivity as a neurobiological trait. Yet, in India, conversations remain confined to clinical conditions such as autism and ADHD, leaving everyday sensory overload in adults and children l

The challenge facing MSME pharma researchers in India

India has taken encouraging steps to promote research, but without regulatory protection for clinical trial data, the full impact of these initiatives may remain limited. Policy support for innovation must be matched by a framework that pro

‘Do not disrespect the gut and brain axis’: Rujuta Diwekar shares vital warning against reading in the toilet

U.S. upends global supply programme for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps

Five sources said the speed of the change could cause shortages or gaps in the provision of life-saving products in some countries, with grave impacts

Bhagyashree says water isn’t enough for summer: ‘Make sure its with the right salts’

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

At the EU-funded Greek Safer Internet Centre in Athens, calls to a helpline which offers support to child victims of cyberbullying more than doubled between 2024 and 2025, said George Kormas, who ‌runs the helpline

When welfare met demographic concerns

A new study revisits the parliamentary debates in the 1960s over linking maternity benefits to population control in India

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps

America is altering its approach to delivering vital medical supplies for diseases like HIV and malaria to poorer nations. This shift risks causing new disruptions to essential services. The US State Department has instructed its staff to e

Delhi doctors remove denture stuck in man's food pipe using laser cutter

Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital successfully removed a denture lodged deep in a man's food pipe using an advanced endoscopic laser procedure. The patient, experiencing severe respiratory distress and throat pain, avoided major surger

The 2-tablespoon rule: When coughing up blood becomes a medical emergency

WHO warns about attacks on Iran health facilities, regional threat

The WHO cited 116 verified attacks on healthcare in the countries concerned and reported that "the escalating crisis is sharply increasing the risk of communicable disease outbreaks”

FMCGs buying up Ayurveda startups for healthy growth

Emami on Thursday said it is acquiring 100% stake in Axiom Ayurveda, known for ayurvedic beauty products and herbal juices, for aggregate consideration of up to Rs 200 crore.

Jan Vishwas Bill decriminalises minor offences in health sector

The Bill reflects the government's commitment to fostering a trust-based governance framework and ensuring proportionate regulation by reducing the compliance burden on individuals and businesses, the Union health ministry said.

From gas to fatigue: 5 warning signs you might have a real gluten sensitivity

‘Isn’t about too much water’: Dietitian shares real reason menopause causes sudden bloating; gynaecologist on how to fix it

Longevity doctor lists ‘6 rules that separate people who age well from those who don’t’, says ‘most people skip at least 3 of them’

94% of world's childhood cancer deaths occur in low, middle-income countries, study finds

Childhood cancer was the eighth leading cause of childhood deaths, with global burden contributing substantially to global childhood disease and cancer burden and weighted disproportionately towards resource-limited places

AIIMS-Trained Doctor Recommends 10 High-Fibre Foods That Aren't Vegetables - NDTV

AIIMS-Trained Doctor Recommends 10 High-Fibre Foods That Aren't Vegetables NDTV

Curd Rice vs Dal Chawal, Which One Is Better For Gut Health? - NDTV Food

Curd Rice vs Dal Chawal, Which One Is Better For Gut Health? NDTV Food

5 Common Mistakes That Reduce The Protein Content Of Paneer - NDTV Food

5 Common Mistakes That Reduce The Protein Content Of Paneer NDTV Food

American Heart Association Releases New Dietary Guidance To Improve Heart Health - NDTV

American Heart Association Releases New Dietary Guidance To Improve Heart Health NDTV

Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome - NDTV

Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome NDTV

FSSAI tightens label rules, rollout from 2027

The regulator has also tightened how labels appear. Mandatory information must be clear, prominent and legible, and applied in a way that makes tampering evident.

Sunaina Roshan opens up about ‘reversing’ grade 3 fatty liver; shares how her ‘unbreakable’ spirit helped: ‘Was addicted to junk, alcohol’

Fertility Clinic Chain Leads the Way With AI-Powered Infertility Solutions - NDTV

Fertility Clinic Chain Leads the Way With AI-Powered Infertility Solutions NDTV

Diabetologist details case of 45-year-old MNC employee whose rapid eating habits caused severe acidity: ‘Breakfast would be over in 4 minutes’

Body transformation specialist Kinita Kadakia Patel shares celebrity secrets, says Jimmy Shergill displays ‘unmatched discipline’

Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund

The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans

Review finds care for some patients was "below the level that would have been expected".

Centre gives custom cushion to supply strained Pharma, MedTech manufacturers

The Finance Ministry has released the full list of products eligible for customs duty exemption. The temporary measure, effective until June 30, is intended to ensure the continued availability of critical petrochemical inputs for domestic

Diabetes And Fatty Liver Disease: The Role Of Insulin Resistance Explained - NDTV

Diabetes And Fatty Liver Disease: The Role Of Insulin Resistance Explained NDTV

Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C

Aishwarya Sakhuja shares the nighttime challenges diabetics face: ‘When glucose levels won’t cooperate…’

What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Maida For 2 Weeks - NDTV Food

What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Maida For 2 Weeks NDTV Food

‘Think twice before biting the sticker’: FSSAI issues urgent warning to peel fruits, vegetables before eating them

Long COVID May Raise Heart Disease Risk, New Study Warns - NDTV

Long COVID May Raise Heart Disease Risk, New Study Warns NDTV

Indian cities' heat action plans must focus on high night-time temperatures: study

The study said, "Public health responses should explicitly incorporate hot night warnings, the provision of night-time cooling shelters, reliable electricity supply for cooling and risk communication focused on cumulative heat exposure rath

Doctor-Approved Tips To Reduce Liquid Calories In Your Daily Routine This Summer - NDTV

Doctor-Approved Tips To Reduce Liquid Calories In Your Daily Routine This Summer NDTV

Karnataka unveils draft policy to tackle student mobile addiction

Releasing the gist of the draft policy, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the public is aware of the negative effects of mobile phones on health and education, citing links to anxiety, cyber-bullying, sleeplessness and socia

Centre sets final deadline for CGHS empanelment

While the transition is aimed at improving transparency, it has slowed submissions. At the same time, the government has drawn a hard line: hospitals failing to comply by April 30 will be de-empanelled from May 1, making them ineligible to

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze

The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".

‘In India, the best time to take it is…’: Why skipping your annual flu shot could trigger health issues, and the exact months to get vaccinated

Covid-19 Cicada Variant Spreads To 29 US States: Is India At Risk? - NDTV

Covid-19 Cicada Variant Spreads To 29 US States: Is India At Risk? NDTV

Weight-Loss Drug Misuse Under Scanner, Centre Warns Of Legal Action For Violations - NDTV

Weight-Loss Drug Misuse Under Scanner, Centre Warns Of Legal Action For Violations NDTV

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

The Indian Gut vs The World: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Microbiome - NDTV

The Indian Gut vs The World: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Microbiome NDTV

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.

The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK

Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus

Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.

'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'

Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.

Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why

People sharing pictures and accounts on socials of red, inflamed skin have triggered the first UK research into TSW.

Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told

New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.

Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case

After Noa-Rose became critically ill, the four-year-old spent two weeks fighting for her life.

Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak

Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations

The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?

The 5-Minute Rule: Why Your 'Toilet Scroll' Is Increasing Your Haemorrhoid Risk By 46% - NDTV

The 5-Minute Rule: Why Your 'Toilet Scroll' Is Increasing Your Haemorrhoid Risk By 46% NDTV

Health Benefits Of Chikoo You Must Know - news18.com

Health Benefits Of Chikoo You Must Know news18.com

Health Benefits of Moong Sprouts - news18.com

Health Benefits of Moong Sprouts news18.com

Health Benefits of Drinking Water Before Brushing Your Teeth - news18.com

Health Benefits of Drinking Water Before Brushing Your Teeth news18.com

Health Benefits of Drinking Milk With Dates - news18.com

Health Benefits of Drinking Milk With Dates news18.com

Health Benefits Of Consuming Fresh Ginger And Dry Ginger - news18.com

Health Benefits Of Consuming Fresh Ginger And Dry Ginger news18.com

Health Benefits of Eating Coconut Before Going to Bed - news18.com

Health Benefits of Eating Coconut Before Going to Bed news18.com

Health Benefits of Including Soaked Almonds and Raisins - news18.com

Health Benefits of Including Soaked Almonds and Raisins news18.com

7 Amazing Health Benefits of Amla - news18.com

7 Amazing Health Benefits of Amla news18.com

5 Reasons to Give Badminton a Try This Summer - news18.com

5 Reasons to Give Badminton a Try This Summer news18.com

What Should Dominate Your Breakfast Table - Eggs or Oatmeal? - news18.com

What Should Dominate Your Breakfast Table - Eggs or Oatmeal? news18.com

Both Men And Women Think That This Is The Ideal Bust Size - news18.com

Both Men And Women Think That This Is The Ideal Bust Size news18.com

Brett Lee Recalls Traumatic Experience Of Son's Hearing Loss - news18.com

Brett Lee Recalls Traumatic Experience Of Son's Hearing Loss news18.com

Abbey Clancy Used Snake Venom to Get Youthful Skin - news18.com

Abbey Clancy Used Snake Venom to Get Youthful Skin news18.com

Fitness Enthusiast Sushant Singh Rajput Is Quite a Philosopher Too - news18.com

Fitness Enthusiast Sushant Singh Rajput Is Quite a Philosopher Too news18.com

From Fat to Fit: Lose Weight Like Bhumi Pednekar - news18.com

From Fat to Fit: Lose Weight Like Bhumi Pednekar news18.com