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Healthcare body seeks regulatory reforms in meeting with Niti Aayog

Nathealth has proposed a digital single-window system to Niti Aayog to ease the healthcare sector's compliance load, citing inefficiencies and duplication across ministries

Updated On: 28 Jul 2025 | 10:04 PM IST
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Musk's Neuralink chip enables paralysed woman to write, draw using her mind

Neuralink is a brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk in 2016 that uses a tiny chip implant in the brain to enable it to send neural signals to some external device

Updated On: 28 Jul 2025 | 6:52 PM IST
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What is a double heart attack and why the second one is often more fatal

A rare fatal case involving a 9-year-old has renewed attention on recurrent heart attacks, which are increasingly seen among younger adults with unmanaged lifestyle risks

Updated On: 28 Jul 2025 | 2:38 PM IST
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World Hepatitis Day 2025: What it is, why it matters, what you can do

From silent infections to deadly outcomes, World Hepatitis Day urges testing, vaccination and awareness

Updated On: 28 Jul 2025 | 12:33 PM IST
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Long-Covid, viruses: New research looks for links to chronic fatigue

Medically the symptoms are known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The World Health Organization classifies this as a post viral fatigue syndrome

Updated On: 28 Jul 2025 | 10:18 AM IST
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Egg-freezing sees demand surge across cities as infertility rises

Rising infertility, delayed motherhood and increased awareness are driving demand for egg freezing across India, with clinics reporting a surge in inquiries from urban women

Updated On: 25 Jul 2025 | 10:19 PM IST
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Your brain might have aged faster during the pandemic, even without Covid-19

A new study finds the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated brain ageing in healthy adults by over five months, raising fresh alarms about stress, inequality, and mental health

Updated On: 25 Jul 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

Serena Williams warns young women: Trust your body, speak up early

Drawing from her near-fatal pulmonary embolism and other health challenges, Serena Williams urges women to speak up, seek better care, and prioritise health over endurance

Updated On: 25 Jul 2025 | 11:26 AM IST

From oily skin to overnight fixes, dermatologist busts 14 skincare myths

From oily skin myths to DIY disasters, this Fact-check Friday, we bust 14 popular beliefs your skincare routine doesn't need

Updated On: 25 Jul 2025 | 10:55 AM IST

On World IVF Day 2025, science and support reshape fertility journeys

As infertility rates climb and fertility rates fall, IVF and embryologists continue to offer millions the promise of parenthood

Updated On: 24 Jul 2025 | 5:07 PM IST

Not just neck pain: How longer screen time is quietly damaging your health

As digital dependency grows, experts warn that prolonged screen time is taking a toll on posture, sleep, and overall health, with many of its effects deeply interconnected

Updated On: 24 Jul 2025 | 3:51 PM IST

7,000 steps a day - that's all it takes to outwalk heart disease, says study

A global study finds that walking 7,000 steps daily can significantly reduce the risk of death by heart disease, diabetes, dementia and more, offering a practical alternative to the 10,000-step target

Updated On: 24 Jul 2025 | 11:30 AM IST

Secondhand smoke: Why there's no safe distance from its toxic effects

Experts warn that even short exposure to secondhand smoke can damage the heart, lungs and blood vessels, with children and pregnant women at higher risk

Updated On: 24 Jul 2025 | 8:56 AM IST

Chikungunya on the rise: WHO flags growing risk of global epidemic spread

Rising infections and expanding mosquito habitats signal potential global health threat with over 5.6 billion people living in areas at risk

Updated On: 23 Jul 2025 | 5:44 PM IST

IHH inks Fortis-Gleneagles O&M deal to strengthen pan-India platform

Under the agreement, Fortis will manage operations of six Gleneagles hospitals and one clinic, earning a monthly fee and expanding its bed capacity and national presence

Updated On: 23 Jul 2025 | 5:15 PM IST

Kitchen to bloodstream: 'Forever chemicals' may raise your diabetes risk

Mount Sinai findings link PFAS exposure to type 2 diabetes as the global numbers continue to surge at alarming levels

Updated On: 23 Jul 2025 | 1:58 PM IST

Smartphones before 13? Study warns of long-term mental health issues

New research finds children who get smartphones before 13 face higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts

Updated On: 23 Jul 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Why high-functioning anxiety often leads to hidden substance use

Many successful people battle anxiety behind closed doors and turn to alcohol, tobacco or medication to cope-experts explain the signs, risks and solutions

Updated On: 23 Jul 2025 | 10:11 AM IST

60 mn people screened for sickle cell disease, says health ministry

Screening for SCD is being conducted using validated point-of-care testing (POCT) kits, which ensure rapid, reliable and confirmatory results

Updated On: 23 Jul 2025 | 7:02 AM IST

India's heart aches: Cardiac medication sales surge 50% in 5 years

India sees a 50 per cent surge in cardiac drug sales between 2021 and 2025, reflecting a worrying rise in heart disease cases and early diagnoses. Experts call for urgent preventive strategies

Updated On: 22 Jul 2025 | 6:35 PM IST