Nearly 1.2 billion people now suffer from mental disorders. New study points to rising anxiety and depression, sharp care gaps, and pressure for stronger mental health systems.
A 24-year-old student from West Bengal has become RML Hospital's first heatstroke patient this year. Heatstroke is the most severe form of heat-related illness and occurs when the body loses its ability to regulate temperature after prolonged exposure.
The FSSAI's reported action against misleading "no added sugar" claims has sparked a wider debate around jaggery, date sugar, and coconut sugar. Doctor and health influencer Dr Sivaranjini says consumers, especially parents, deserve clearer and more honest food labels.
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, muscles, immunity, and overall health. A US-based cardiac surgeon explains why supplements may work better than sunlight for many people and why balance is still important.
A doctor shared the case of a woman who walked into his clinic with a haemoglobin level of 1.9 g/dL (dangerously low). His post has drawn attention to how severe anaemia in Indian women and how often the condition is ignored until it becomes dangerous.
A podcast discussion on freezing bread before toasting has sparked wide online interest. Doctors say the method can increase resistant starch, which may soften blood sugar spikes and support gut health.
An IIT Madras study found E. coli in filtered drinking water stored in Chennai homes. It suggests the bigger risk often comes from how RO water is stored and handled after filtration.
WHO Director-General has warned that the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is spreading quickly. The spread into urban areas and infections among healthcare workers have heightened concern over containment.
Is handwriting better than typing? Research shows that handwriting activates the brain more than typing. In fact, slower handwritten note-taking may deepen attention, recall and overall understanding.
A new India-wide analysis found artificial additives, colours and flavours across many packaged foods. The findings add to concerns over ultra-processed diets, especially among children.
Roche Pharma India has launched a subcutaneous Tecentriq injection for eligible lung cancer patients. The shorter dosing time could ease hospital visits, though the price remains a key concern.
Cooking oil plays a major role in both health and weight management. But when it comes to calories, does one oil really stand out from the others?
WHO has declared an international public health emergency after the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spread across eastern Congo and into Uganda. The move is meant to sharpen surveillance and support as rising cases, fear and insecurity hamper containment.
The Indian Medical Association has written to the Union Education Minister after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. It has sought decentralisation, online exams and a time-bound probe, saying repeated irregularities have shaken trust.
Jwala Gutta has donated nearly 60 litres of breastmilk to government hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai after childbirth. The donation could save dozens of children in NICU, her post read.
Dengue is no longer limited to the monsoon season in India. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and urban water stagnation are making it a year-round threat. A doctor explains why cases are rising earlier, symptoms to watch for and how prevention must now continue beyond the rains.
As India's ageing population and chronic illnesses rise, caregiver burnout is becoming an invisible mental health crisis inside homes.
A study of more than 5,000 older women found that grip strength and chair stand performance were linked to survival. The findings suggest a quick at-home strength test can act as an early warning sign of declining physical health.
A new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity 2026 suggests that walking around 8,500 steps daily may help people maintain weight loss. Researchers found that people who stayed physically active after losing weight were less likely to regain it over time.
Patients recovering from stroke, brain injury and related neurological conditions need active help beyond medicines and surgery. They need both physical and mental health support.
