Health

For many people living with diabetes, being prescribed steroids can feel worrying. These medications are known to raise blood sugar levels, and patients often wonder whether taking them is safe at all. According to Dr […]

The kidneys are among the most vital organs in the human body. They filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood, regulate blood pressure, balance minerals, and help maintain overall health. Despite their importance, […]

Many gym journeys end almost as soon as they begin because of how gruelling weightlifting can be. Heavy weights often feel intimidating, leading many to believe that the gym simply isn’t for them. But here’s […]

Artificial intelligence could soon help patients better understand complex medical scan results, making them far easier to comprehend without losing clinical accuracy, according to a major new study by the University of Sheffield. The research […]

Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword in nutrition circles, with many people turning to it as a way to lose weight or improve their health. However, new research from the Cochrane Collaboration shows that intermittent […]

You go to bed on time. You clock a full eight hours. Yet morning arrives-and instead of feeling refreshed, you wake up groggy, heavy-eyed, and already exhausted. By mid-afternoon, fatigue creeps back in, coffee becomes […]

Obesity affects the human body in various ways, and one among them is its impact on brain function. A recent study has revealed that the impact on brain function depends not only on how much […]

Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world’s plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016, if […]

Researchers have found a reliable way to grow helper T cells from stem cells, solving a major challenge in immune-based cancer therapy. Helper T cells act as the immune system’s coordinators, helping other immune cells […]

Water makes up roughly 60-70% of the human body, and the fluid leaves your system constantly through breathing, sweating and urine. So, knowing how much water to drink daily isn’t just about thirst. It’s about […]

Cooking oil is essential for our meals, but excessive intake can impact heart health over time. Dr. Gajinder Kumar Goyal, Program Clinical Director–Cardiology, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad, explains that moderation is key. “As per guidelines, […]

The lateral parafacial (pFL) region of the brain, responsible for controlling breathing, may also connect to nerves that tighten blood vessels, leading to a rise in blood pressure, according to a study, findings from which […]

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) researchers have developed a way to reprogram immune cells already inside tumours into cancer-killing machines. A drug injected directly into the tumour is absorbed by macrophages, […]

Weight loss isn’t just about eating less, it’s about eating smarter. Research consistently shows that meals rich in protein and fibre help people lose weight faster by improving satiety, stabilising blood sugar, and reducing overall […]

Anaemia, often caused by low iron levels, is a common nutritional concern, especially among women and children in India. Iron is essential for making haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout […]

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict one’s risk of developing over a hundred different health conditions using sleep data. Named ‘SleepFM’, the model was developed by researchers, including those from the […]