A newborn with low levels of vitamin D could be more likely to develop mental health conditions like autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and schizophrenia later in life, according to a Lancet study involving the […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a fresh uptick in global Covid-19 activity, with the test positivity rate reaching 11%, a level not observed since July 2024. According to the latest data collected from […]

The US has approved its first-ever blood test to help detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, offering hope to millions facing the devastating neurological condition. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia […]

A person’s waist-to-height ratio could be a more accurate way to predict the risk of developing heart failure than body mass index (BMI), according to new research presented at the Heart Failure 2025 congress of […]

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good health can be challenging. Many people seek natural remedies to boost their immunity, improve digestion, and enhance overall well-being. One such powerful remedy is amla juice, also known as […]

Women are about 50% more likely than men to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious lung condition, even if they have never smoked or smoked less than men, according to new research published […]

Spending too much time at work may not just exhaust your body, it could also be affecting your brain. A new study has found that working over 52 hours a week may lead to changes […]

In a country where the shortage of donor corneas often stands between a patient and restored vision, an innovative eye surgery developed in India is offering new hope. Known as Pinhole Pupilloplasty (PPP), the technique […]

The rising popularity of magnesium supplements, largely fuelled by wellness influencers, reflects a broader shift toward proactive and self-directed healthcare. These supplements have suddenly exploded into the market, with dozens of influencer-backed and celebrity-backed companies […]

Having probiotics can not only regulate gut bacteria—trillions of microorganisms in the gut which perform key functions in the immune system and metabolism—but also improve brain function and, thus, reduce anxiety, find researchers. Probiotics are […]

A migraine drug has shown to significantly reduce symptoms of depression in patients—the first trial to show improvements in both the conditions using a single drug, researchers said. In the study involving 540 patients, ‘fremanezumab’ […]

A new study has found that constantly bending your head to look at your phone – a condition popularly known as “text neck”, could do more harm than just causing neck and shoulder pain. It […]

A recent study by the University of Western Ontario emphasized on an important benefit reaped from eating oranges: weight loss. The researchers were able to conclude, after experimenting on rats, that a certain molecule compound […]

Loaded with nutrients and fibre, fruits protect us against many health conditions. But how to include these fresh fruits in our daily diet is often misunderstood. There is no right or wrong way to eat […]

An at-home spit test can now help in predicting prostate cancer risk, better than the conventional blood test. The test has been developed by researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, and UK government […]

Researchers have found that actively managing high blood pressure through a combination of medications, lifestyle coaching, and at-home monitoring, can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 15%. Dementia is a progressive condition in which […]

Consuming almonds daily can help control blood sugar levels in specific populations, such as Asian Indians, according to a research article. Analysing previously published research on almonds and cardiometabolic health, an international team of researchers […]