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Trump questions early use of Hepatitis B vaccine, but here’s why it is non-negotiable at birthSubscriber Only

September 24,2025 15:49:21 PM

Since affected women may not know they are carriers or not get screened, the vaccination at birth does the gatekeeping

Wed, Sep 24, 2025

Trump claims Tylenol links during pregnancy to autism

Tylenol use during pregnancy linked to autism? An AIIMS expert unpacks Trump claimSubscriber Only

September 24,2025 06:27:57 AM

Trump Tylenol autism claims, Tylenol 'pregnancy risk': Trump also recommends that vaccines such as the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) shots should be given in a delayed manner or in smaller doses, without much evidence.

Fri, Sep 26, 2025

Trump links autism with Tylenol use during pregnancy: What’s the truth?Subscriber Only

September 23,2025 16:12:19 PM

There is no science-based evidence or research till date which establishes that Tylenol, a brand name for paracetamol, when taken by pregnant women as advised by the doctor, causes autism or affects the foetus

Fri, Sep 26, 2025

Screen time triggers severe neck and shoulder pain in 16-year-old: How poor posture, no movement and no sleep are affecting the youngSubscriber Only

September 23,2025 12:03:06 PM

It’s not just the hours spent on screens, it’s the way your body is positioned during those hours that does the damage

Wed, Sep 24, 2025

A CAR T-cell therapy is a personalised immunotherapy that re-engineers a patient’s own T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells. (File photo)

How AI tool helps 47-year-old farmer remain cancer-free after novel therapy: Why patients recover faster, can track progress and prevent a relapseSubscriber Only

September 22,2025 13:06:22 PM

AI tool bridges the gap between doctor and patient and helps decode and simplify some of the post-therapy instructions for the patient

Mon, Sep 22, 2025

nafesa ali sodhi on ovarian cancer treatment

Nafisa Ali Sodhi fights cancer relapse with fresh round of chemo: Oncologist explains why ovarian cancer recursSubscriber Only

September 17,2025 16:10:30 PM

Prevention strategies include controlling obesity, which is the biggest risk factor

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

Dominating circulating strains can change between hemispheres and every year each hemisphere gets a flu vaccine recommendation to last that year.

As H3N2 flu cases spiral, which vaccine should you take? Why your geographical location mattersSubscriber Only

September 17,2025 07:24:50 AM

Which vaccine is the most recommended, should you be taking an egg-based vaccine or not? All your questions answered.

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

Wi-Fi is a radio signal sent from a wireless router to a nearby device, which translates the signal into data you can see and use.

Does Wi-Fi interfere with brain function and should it be ideally switched off at night? Neurologist clears the airSubscriber Only

September 06,2025 07:53:20 AM

What matters most for brain health is a good sleep hygiene and keeping screens away leading up to bedtime

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

The Kunj becomes a fashion hotspot: Top designers reinterpret traditionSubscriber Only

September 05,2025 09:20:37 AM

An interesting concept from the fashion perspective was the presence of tailors at each weaver collective store

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

This spelling bee is unique as it’s happening at the Athashri retirement community in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru.

How Bengaluru’s elderly are using spelling bee to keep dementia at bay: Neurologist explains why it’s a good brain workoutSubscriber Only

September 05,2025 07:22:04 AM

It is a good brain workout which helps participants improve memory, attention span, thinking and problem-solving skills

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

These sweeteners are found in many diet sodas, sugar-free gums, low-calorie desserts and various processed foods intended to reduce sugar intake and manage blood glucose levels.

Artificial sweeteners can age the brain faster, by over 1.5 years if had frequently: What a new study means for daily useSubscriber Only

September 04,2025 15:49:27 PM

Artificial sweeteners are found in many diet sodas, sugar-free gums, low-calorie desserts and various processed foods.

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

As Europe bans gel nail polish, what should you be checking at your salon? Here’s a dermatologist guideSubscriber Only

September 03,2025 15:50:51 PM

Many users report sensitivity after repeated use. UV exposure matters too

Wed, Sep 03, 2025

New BP pill a gamechanger, works when all others fail: Why UK clinical trial is hope for those with resistant hypertensionSubscriber Only

September 03,2025 14:09:47 PM

Baxdrostat will enable clinicians to control BP better and lower heart health risk, says cardiologist (Prof) K Srinath Reddy

Wed, Sep 03, 2025

Dr Rocky Katheria (L), M Sudhakar Rao (R)

How Bengaluru cardiologists take care of their heart health despite stress: Six-month tests, BP checks, fasting and digital detoxSubscriber Only

September 02,2025 13:36:11 PM

Two interventional cardiologists, both 37, share the secrets that help them keep risk factors away

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

The global womenswear couture line by Shantnu-Nikhil

Designers Shantnu-Nikhil debut at Moscow Fashion Week with women’s couture lineSubscriber Only

September 01,2025 15:48:01 PM

‘Both of us took time to decide on a lookbook because we wanted womenswear to feel distinct, not an extension of what we already do,’ say designers

Mon, Sep 01, 2025

Chef Gordon Ramsay fights skin cancer, urges sunscreen use: Why ignoring sunscreen and using skin lightening creams can put you at riskSubscriber Only

September 01,2025 07:30:26 AM

Darker skin blocks more UV radiation from the sun than lighter skin but does not eliminate risk entirely, says oncologist

Mon, Sep 01, 2025

On the face of it, Dr Roy was expected to live, considering he was in a hospital setting when he had a sudden cardiac arrest, which is a cessation of the heart’s electrical impulses and pumping.

Chennai cardiac surgeon, 39, dies of sudden cardiac arrest while at hospital: Are burnout and stress the biggest risk factors for young Indians?Subscriber Only

August 30,2025 13:14:40 PM

A 100% blockage of the left main artery cuts off about 50 per cent of the blood supply to a critical section of the heart muscle, damaging it completely

Sat, Aug 30, 2025

In the first study of its kind, researchers found that ibuprofen and paracetamol not only drive antibiotic resistance when used individually but amplify it when used together.

Is paracetamol making you antibiotic-resistant? A new study sheds light on use of OTC drugsSubscriber Only

August 29,2025 14:24:38 PM

OTC drugs superbugs, antimicrobial resistance study: The study is a reminder that we need to carefully consider the risks of using multiple medications, particularly in aged care

Sun, Aug 31, 2025

Juggling between a competitive work life, wound-up weekdays and zero relaxation, young Indians are trapped in work stress, poor diet, inactivity, obesity, smoking and alcohol. This pushes up their BP.

Managing high BP, they reversed their heart attack risk: Find out how 2 professionals adopted lifestyle hacks that workedSubscriber Only

August 29,2025 07:52:44 AM

For Indians, genetically prone to earlier heart disease, ideal BP should be below 120/80 mm Hg, say doctors

Fri, Aug 29, 2025

Mobile phones banned for students in South Korea schools: How this can improve mental health, focus in studentsSubscriber Only

August 28,2025 15:02:44 PM

Psychologist explains health impacts and guidelines for developing alternative pursuits

Fri, Aug 29, 2025

By taking these pills a few days before your expected period, you keep your progesterone levels high, mimicking a pregnancy state and delaying menstruation.

18-year-old dies after taking period-delaying pills, says Bengaluru vascular surgeon: Why taking them without medical advice can be riskySubscriber Only

August 28,2025 07:59:37 AM

When taken unsupervised, such pills can affect the body in ways that are hard to predict.

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

16-year-old took loans to play games, 13-year-old used mom’s UPI PIN: Inside teen online gaming addictionSubscriber Only

August 27,2025 14:09:45 PM

With the passage of the Online Gaming Bill, psychologists identify triggers, suggest a parental guide

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

Priyanka Pandya Bhatt with her book, ‘When Mummy Had Cancer,’ told through the innocent eyes of her four-year-old daughter.

Breast cancer survivor turns author for daughter: ‘Children should know all about when mummy had cancer’Subscriber Only

August 26,2025 12:50:06 PM

Now a children’s life coach and teacher, Priyanka Pandya Bhatt shows how the young deal with it and are stronger than we think.

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

Actor Tannishtha Chatterjee has stage 4 cancer: Oncologists explain what this means and what therapies are needed for survivalSubscriber Only

August 25,2025 15:18:31 PM

Patients are still candidates for curative treatment strategies that focus on eradicating lesions

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

Serena Williams’ endorsement of weight-loss drug: A win for Big Pharma, a loss for patientsSubscriber Only

August 25,2025 12:59:36 PM

It could further legitimise the use of patient-ambassadors for private healthcare majors. That’s deeply concerning, particularly when the product is not a cough drop but a serious medication for obesity

Mon, Aug 25, 2025