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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Heart Disease, but Healthy Swaps May Lower Risk

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks of a variety of health ailments, particularly heart d

Dolly Parton Shares Good and ‘a Little Bad News’ About Her Health

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wy

New Breast Density Treatment May Have Fewer Side Effects, Lower Cancer Risk

New research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast cancer prevention drug (Z)-endoxifen. The drug reduced

FDA Blocks Publication of Vaccine Safety Studies. Why Experts Are Concerned

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the public

Weight Loss Surgeries Decline as GLP-1 Use Skyrockets. Why This Matters

The number of people getting bariatric surgery for weight loss has declined, partly due to the rise of GLP-1 medications. KARRASTOCK/Getty Images A new study has found a decline in the number of people getting bariatric surgery for weight l

She Was Diagnosed with HIV in 1996 and Still Thriving Today at 74

Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Barbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 44. Today, at 74, she continues thriv

8,500 Daily Steps Can Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off

A new study demonstrates that 8,500 daily steps is the sweet spot for weight management. Stewart Cohen/Getty Images Walking 8,500 steps per day can help people maintain weight loss after an initial lifestyle modification program that includ

PCOS Is Now PMOS: Doctors Say Name Change Will Improve Diagnosis, Care

After years of debate, global experts announced that PCOS will now be called PMOS to better reflect the multisystem effects it has on the body. Image Credit: ruizluquepaz/GettyImages Global experts have officially announced a change in name

Healthgrades Names America’s Top Hospitals for Patient Experience in 2026

Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. Healthgrades recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. The awards recognize hospitals that excel at deli

Hantavirus Arrives in U.S.: Could Cruise Ship Outbreak Cause Next Pandemic?

As passengers aboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak return to their home countries, experts say the risk of another pandemic remains low. Chris McGrath/Getty Images 18 American passengers have been airlifted home to th

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism, ADHD. Here’s Why

A large study found no link between SSRI use before or during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images A comprehensive review found no causal link between antidepressant use before or during

GLP-1 Drugs May Improve Breast Cancer Survival, Lower Risk of Recurrence

A recent study shows that GLP-1 drugs may help improve survival rates in people with breast cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A recent study found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may improve

Why 'Ballmaxxing' May Be More Dangerous Than You Think

Experts say that “ballmaxxing” may lead to permanent damage to male genitalia. Image Credit: Heathline/Paloma Rincon Studio/GettyImages “Ballmaxxing” is a viral social media phenomenon in which fluids are injected in

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’

Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira says her breast cancer journey has given her a “different type of strength and confidence.” Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira. Photos courtesy of Guerdy Abraira\ In March 2

Want to Slow Your Biological Aging? Sleeping 6.4 to 7.8 Hours a Night May Help

Recent research has found an association between sleep duration and biological aging. Image Credit: ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images A recent study found that too little or too much sleep may speed aging in the brain and other organs. The

No vaccine, no cure: What the WHO Ebola health emergency means for Indians

Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over the Ebola outbreak in Africa ?

What is Ebola? What prompted the WHO to declare a PHEIC over the outbreak in Africa? How is Ebola transmitted? What are the symptoms and available treatments? What measures are being taken to contain the outbreak?

No symptoms does not mean no risk: why routine blood pressure screenings are the need of the hour

Only 37% of those with hypertension are aware of their condition: that means the overwhelming majority of people living with hypertension in India is doing so without knowing it

Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over the Ebola outbreak in Africa ? - The Hindu

Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over the Ebola outbreak in Africa ? The HinduAt least six Americans exposed to Ebola in DR Congo, US media report BBCEpidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Con

Tanzania Intensifies Ebola Preparedness As DRC Outbreak Raises Regional Concern - NDTV

Tanzania Intensifies Ebola Preparedness As DRC Outbreak Raises Regional Concern NDTV

Millet diet likely to improve vitamin B12, vitamin D levels: Delhi Trial

The study said the intervention group recorded a median increase of 302 pg/mL in vitamin B12 levels compared to 78 pg/mL in the control group. Vitamin D levels increased by 49.9 ng/mL in the intervention group compared to 31.7 ng/mL in the

How fast you walk could predict how long you will live - The Times of India

How fast you walk could predict how long you will live The Times of India

‘Can a pre-diabetic stop taking Metformin by eating garlic instead?’

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk' as ship approaches end of voyage

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port of Rotterdam

Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain's tiny engines

In a study published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers from Inserm and the University of Bordeaux at the NeuroCentre Magendie, working with scientists at the Universite de Moncton in Canada, reported a major step forward in understanding

WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergency

The ​WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with DRC are at high risk for further spread.

One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms - The New Indian Express

One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms The New Indian ExpressHantavirus Outbreak: Canada Confirms First Case In A Cruise Passenger NDTVCanada confirms first hantavirus case in isolation in British Columb

The hantavirus outbreak is prompting Covid flashbacks — including the conspiracies - statnews.com

The hantavirus outbreak is prompting Covid flashbacks — including the conspiracies statnews.comWhen climate, ecology and urbanization fuel zoonotic diseases news.cgtn.comHantavirus outbreak tests post-COVID health communications playbook ET

Keep or extract: How to know if your wisdom teeth are actually trouble

‘You only have so much space’: the limits of reducing infection risk on cruise ships - The Guardian

‘You only have so much space’: the limits of reducing infection risk on cruise ships The GuardianCruise Industry Sees Strong Demand Despite Recent Hantavirus And Norovirus Outbreaks NDTVFrom medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreak

Never take these common supplements with tea or coffee, NHS doctor warns - The Times of India

Never take these common supplements with tea or coffee, NHS doctor warns The Times of IndiaDr Amir Khan warns people to never take common supplement with tea or coffee The MirrorDr Amir Khan warns never to take these supplements with tea or

Can High Blood Pressure Be A Warning Sign For Kidney Disease? Fortis Doctor Explains - NDTV

Can High Blood Pressure Be A Warning Sign For Kidney Disease? Fortis Doctor Explains NDTV

Why lighting your essential oil diffuser daily might not be such a good idea

AIIMS-Harvard Trained Doctor Explains Why 'Healthy' Dairy Might Be Ruining Your Gut - NDTV

AIIMS-Harvard Trained Doctor Explains Why 'Healthy' Dairy Might Be Ruining Your Gut NDTV

‘Ghee with a little bit of…’: Alia Bhatt reveals the ‘skin snack’ she swears by

Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

World Hypertension Day: 7 simple lifestyle changes that can help control blood pressure - theweek.in

World Hypertension Day: 7 simple lifestyle changes that can help control blood pressure theweek.inNo symptoms does not mean no risk: why routine blood pressure screenings are the need of the hour The HinduSilent signs of Hypertension a hear

AIIMS team inspects Kota hospitals to probe maternal death cases

A seven-member high-level committee comprising specialists from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur on Saturday carried out an extensive inspection of the New Hospital attached to Kota

Why a Rs 999 ‘full body check-up’ doesn’t give you the full health picture

'A hidden blood pump': How chewing more boosts your brain - BBC

'A hidden blood pump': How chewing more boosts your brain BBCAre you chewing your food less to save time? Your brain might be paying the price The Times of IndiaChewing more could sharpen memory and help the brain, research suggests mogazma

Long Hours, No Rest: Why Young Professionals Are Facing Early Hypertension - NDTV

Long Hours, No Rest: Why Young Professionals Are Facing Early Hypertension NDTV

Hypertension during pregnancy remains major maternal health risk, experts say

Doctors say regular antenatal screening, timely diagnosis and close monitoring can significantly reduce the risk of severe outcomes such as preeclampsia, seizures, stroke, premature birth and fetal growth restriction

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weeken

7-Minute Cancer Shot Costing Rs 3.7 Lakh Per Dose Launched In India - NDTV

7-Minute Cancer Shot Costing Rs 3.7 Lakh Per Dose Launched In India NDTV

HeLa to a new world where progress in science matches dignity for patient

The omission of Henrietta Lacks, who donated the immortal cells that have facilitated biomedical research, from scientific history is a rare wrong that has been righted, recently. Thanks to the battle her family fought, today, more regulati

‘The solution isn’t a sedative’: Pharmacist recommends must-have foods to avoid 3 am wake-ups

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

246 suspected cases had been reported as of ‌Saturday (May 16, 2026) in DRC’s Ituri province across at least three health zones, including ⁠Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu

One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus, officials say

The individual, who ‌was tested ⁠at ⁠a hospital in Victoria, B.C., on Vancouver Island, after developing ​mild symptoms, is one of four Canadians isolating on the island ​after leaving the MV Hondius, a , that departed Argentina on a polar

9 surprising signs you’re sleep deprived (number 4: false confessions!)

New immunology lab inaugurated at Madras Medical Mission in Chennai

New Research Highlights Benefits of Short, Intense Workouts for Health - SSBCrack

New Research Highlights Benefits of Short, Intense Workouts for Health SSBCrackSports PhDs Prove 30 Minutes of Training Per Week Matches 150 Minutes of Cardio (But There's a Catch After 6 Weeks) BoxLife MagazineStudy Says Two Minute Sweat B

5 steps to the perfect workout: Reasons your routine may be damaging your joints

Ebola Outbreak In Congo Kills 80; Health Minister Warns Strain Has No Vaccine - NDTV

Ebola Outbreak In Congo Kills 80; Health Minister Warns Strain Has No Vaccine NDTV

‘Four horsemen of ageing’: Experts on why these diseases are biggest threats to longevity

National Dengue Day: Gujarat Tests Over 2.56 Lakh Fever Samples During Prevention Campaign - NDTV

National Dengue Day: Gujarat Tests Over 2.56 Lakh Fever Samples During Prevention Campaign NDTV

Many Indians Don't Know Their Blood Pressure Numbers: Doctor Explains Screening Gap - NDTV

Many Indians Don't Know Their Blood Pressure Numbers: Doctor Explains Screening Gap NDTV

Neha Bhasin on accepting her body’s menstrual rhythm at 43: ‘How it responds through our pms, ovulation…’; gynaecologist weighs in

WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge

The report was developed in response to requests from countries seeking authoritative guidance from WHO on nicotine pouches and how governments should respond

How AI robots are revolutionising hospital disinfection in India | Health Wrap | EP 33

In this episode, we explore how AI-powered UV-C robots are transforming hospital disinfection, eliminating harmful pathogens without chemicals, reducing human error, and improving safety in critical spaces like ICUs and operation theatres.

U.S. Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out

The court is dealing with its latest abortion controversy four years after its conservative majority overturned Roe v Wade and allowed more than a dozen states to effectively ban abortion outright

A guide to testing for sexually transmitted infections

How do you navigate the landscape of STI tests? What symptoms should you be on the look out for? How often must you get tested? And why is prevention key? Experts explain

Changes in body fat due to obesity can contribute to Alzheimer's disease: Study

The ageing-related neurological disorder affects one's cognition, memory and speech, and can eventually interfere with daily functions

Ebola Outbreak In Congo Kills 80: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained - NDTV

Ebola Outbreak In Congo Kills 80: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained NDTV

How to hit 120g of protein on 1500 calories: Why timing your macros matters more than the total count

COVID-19 death toll nearly three times higher than official count: WHO

22.1 million excess deaths recorded globally between 2020 and 2023 nearly three times higher than the seven million COVID deaths officially reported worldwide, according to the World Health Statistics 2026 report released by the World Healt

‘Why does the urine of people with diabetes smell so strongly?’

NEET retest to be held June 21, digital format from next year

For the retest — to be conducted on the pen-paper OMR (optical mark recognition) sheet mode — candidates will not have to pay any additional exam fee, while the fee paid for the cancelled May 3 test will be refunded.

I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Joyride horse dies of highly contagious zoonotic disease disease in Chennai; Tamil Nadu goes into alert mode

ICAR centre advises State to immediately isolate and monitor all equines housed with the infected horse, recommends testing in adjoining areas; govt. to regulate inter-State movement of horses

Dr Madhu Chopra learns secrets to avoid dry mouth in summer: ‘Pink in your mouth…and teeth shine’

African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo, 65 suspected deaths

The agency said initial findings suggested the ⁠presence of a non-Zaire strain of the virus, with sequencing ongoing ‌to further characterise it

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

Ebola Outbreak In South Africa Kills 65: How Does The Disease Spread? - NDTV

Ebola Outbreak In South Africa Kills 65: How Does The Disease Spread? NDTV

Changes in body fat due to obesity can contribute to Alzheimer's: Study

Researchers found that obesity increases levels of phosphatidylethanolamines (PEs) -- a type of fat molecule -- in body tissues, where it is packaged into tiny particles and carried to the brain.

Thailand Declares Hantavirus A 'Dangerous Communicable Disease', Activates Elevated Action Plan - NDTV

Thailand Declares Hantavirus A 'Dangerous Communicable Disease', Activates Elevated Action Plan NDTV

Harssh Limbachiyaa says younger son was in NICU for two days; why newborns need critical care

WHO warns loosely regulated nicotine pouches risk youth addiction

The WHO ​said that governments needed to introduce more safeguards to protect people, especially youth, from addiction.

Medanta posts ₹1,195 crore in Q4; net profit soars 40%

For the full financial year, FY26, Medanta’s total income increased by 19.6 per cent YoY to Rs 4,508 crore and ebitda expanded 10.4 per cent to Rs 1,056 crore.

Africa's Top Health Body Confirms New Ebola Outbreak In Remote Congo Province - NDTV

Africa's Top Health Body Confirms New Ebola Outbreak In Remote Congo Province NDTV

22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates - NDTV

22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates NDTV

France And Netherlands Confirm No Positive Hantavirus Cases Among Contact Tracing - NDTV

France And Netherlands Confirm No Positive Hantavirus Cases Among Contact Tracing NDTV

'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit

Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".

MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.

How are countries responding to hantavirus?

The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

Sydney dentist's patients warned of viruses including HIV

Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs

The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.

French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship

Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.

"This Is Not Covid, Nor Influenza. It Spreads Very Differently": WHO On Hantavirus Outbreak - NDTV

"This Is Not Covid, Nor Influenza. It Spreads Very Differently": WHO On Hantavirus Outbreak NDTV

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on way to Canary Islands after three evacuated

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Health Benefits Of Chikoo You Must Know - News18

Health Benefits Of Chikoo You Must Know News18

Health Benefits of Moong Sprouts - News18

Health Benefits of Moong Sprouts News18

Health Benefits of Drinking Water Before Brushing Your Teeth - News18

Health Benefits of Drinking Water Before Brushing Your Teeth News18

Health Benefits of Drinking Milk With Dates - News18

Health Benefits of Drinking Milk With Dates News18

Health Benefits of Including Soaked Almonds and Raisins - News18

Health Benefits of Including Soaked Almonds and Raisins News18

Together, We Can Restore Our Earth - News18

Together, We Can Restore Our Earth News18