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How one pill curbs alcohol, gambling, shopping and scrolling: An old drug has been found to tame multiple addictions
January 15, 2026 14:34 IST
Alcohol dependence drug is being repurposed to treat compulsive behaviour.
With rising blood sugar, he switched to diet soda. Then he had the worst headache daily: What triggered it?
January 15, 2026 10:18 IST
What began as occasional headaches became a daily nightmare. The culprit wasn’t sugary foods, stress or blood glucose. It was hiding in plain sight.
A 14-year-old’s screen addiction was ruining her life. Then her parents changed one thing: Why did it work?
January 14, 2026 18:39 IST
In the digital era, parenting is not about controlling screens but building trust. A psychiatrist suggests a guidebook for handling screen addiction at home
WHO calls for higher taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives, lauds India’s tobacco tax push
January 14, 2026 10:36 IST
Global health body says weak tax systems are keeping harmful products cheap and driving obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease worldwide
Just 5 extra minutes of sleep and 2 more minutes of walking a day can add a year to your life, says Lancet studySubscriber Only
January 14, 2026 07:32 IST
Researchers tracking over 1.9 lakh people worldwide show that tiny changes in sleep, diet and activity can cumulatively boost longevity
Chandigarh teens cut junk food, reduce over 1,000+ unwanted calories in their daily diet: Why this PGI study is significant
January 13, 2026 16:20 IST
A school awareness programme helped teenagers cut junk food by 30% and reduce daily calorie intake by over 1,600 calories, offering hope in the fight against childhood obesity and lifestyle diseases
She lost 10 kg in 3 months, then her body started fighting back: What was her diet lacking?
January 13, 2026 08:19 IST
Many people regain weight not because they lack discipline but because they keep eating like they are still trying to lose the kilos
Two cases of Nipah detected in West Bengal
January 13, 2026 09:44 IST
A National Joint Outbreak Response team will support the state in preventing the spread of the infection.
Weight loss medicines work but what happens when you stop them?
January 12, 2026 11:57 IST
Given the high cost of these medicines, we need pragmatic strategies to minimise weight regain
HPV vaccination protects even unvaccinated women, says Swedish study: AIIMS doctor on why this holds a big lesson for IndiaSubscriber Only
January 12, 2026 17:54 IST
A coverage of 90% among the girls is desirable, but we need a coverage of at least 70%
Singer Prashant Tamang dies at 43, never woke up from sleep: Why sudden cardiac arrest happens during sleep
January 12, 2026 21:34 IST
A cardiologist explains why night-time cardiac arrests are becoming common
The Omega-3 gap: Why 3 out of 4 people don’t get it enough and how its deficiency affects heart, diabetes
January 10, 2026 13:48 IST
The first global review of Omega-3 intake shows that 76 per cent of people across the world, including India, are not meeting recommended intakes
Can AI really design your workout? What you need to know before you follow it
January 10, 2026 08:00 IST
Know when to use it as a tracker, when to set it aside.
Quitting weight-loss jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro leads to rapid weight regain in 1.5 years, says new BMJ study
January 9, 2026 16:01 IST
Like diabetes or BP medicines, these drugs work only as long as you take them, says endocrinologist Dr Ambrish Mithal. Dose reduction and long-term weight maintenance are key
What US dietary guidelines mean really: More protein, real home-cooked food and less sugar and salt
January 12, 2026 07:27 IST
A nutritionist decodes the key takeaways and why we must stop eating anything out of a packet
Inside India’s dementia care challenge: A wife’s journey as her husband forgot her, slowlySubscriber Only
January 12, 2026 05:07 IST
As cases rise among Indians, families are grappling with guilt, exhaustion and heartbreak while navigating a system that is still learning how to care.
How Chhattisgarh and Puducherry are cutting TB deaths: Food and cash for the undernourished in the first month itselfSubscriber Only
January 12, 2026 05:07 IST
TB patients with severe undernutrition have four to five times higher chance of mortality, necessitating early nutrition support
Nestle says Indian baby food unaffected amid global recall: How formula food can get contaminatedSign In to read
January 10, 2026 18:25 IST
Beyond the alert on the toxin cereulide, paediatricians raise broader concerns on chemical and contaminant exposure in infant formula and discuss solutions
Fasting blood sugar swings between high and low in 45-year-old on the same diet, routine and medication: What’s going on?
January 8, 2026 07:34 IST
While such fluctuations can be unsettling, they are not uncommon in diabetes and warrant careful interpretation rather than panic
Do you need new injectables for diabetes in 2026? Why basics matter more than breakthrough drugs
January 7, 2026 13:11 IST
Five basic factors and steady, informed care can still benefit the patient
They joined a gym on Jan 1, not for weight loss but muscle gain: Is there a fitness reset among young Indians?
January 7, 2026 13:13 IST
Conversation has shifted from weight loss to weight maintenance, building strength and stamina for longevity
Deepinder Goyal’s temple device: Neurologist debunks it, says not proven or tested
January 6, 2026 21:42 IST
Measuring blood flow at one location cannot explain cognition decline or neurodegeneration
Fund manager, 47, dies of sudden cardiac arrest while on holiday: How young Indians can get a simple test and prevent this silent heart riskSubscriber Only
January 7, 2026 18:53 IST
Focussing only on heart attacks may be incomplete. Listen to your heartbeat closely to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, says heart rhythm and arrhythmia specialist Dr Darshan Krishnappa
High blood sugar in pregnancy often stems from childhood, says study: How diabetes risk passes silently from mothers to children
January 13, 2026 20:22 IST
The 30-year Pune Maternal Nutrition Study shows gestational diabetes is not a temporary condition but reflects a life-long metabolic risk
Her tests were normal, her body wasn’t: What happened when a 34-year-old cut out common foods for 3 weeks?
January 6, 2026 07:24 IST
Here’s the protocol for an elimination diet and busting many myths around it
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