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'Fat but fit': New study finds being underweight deadlier than overweight

Those at the lower end of the "healthy" range also faced higher risks, with BMIs between 18.5 and 19.9 doubling the likelihood of death

Are you at risk of prediabetes? Know the symptoms, and risk factors

Prediabetes may have no clear symptoms, but early detection and small lifestyle changes can help reverse the risk

Fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog? These may point to hypothyroidism

Often mistaken for stress or ageing, hypothyroidism can quietly harm health. Here's what to know about its symptoms, risks, and treatment

Is your gymwear giving you a rash? It's more common than you think

Tight synthetics, sweat and chemicals in gymwear can trigger textile dermatitis, a skin allergy more common than most people realise, warn dermatologists

India's chronic disease surge hits women hardest, defying global trend

A new Lancet report highlights that India is among the few nations of the world where mortality due to non-communicable diseases increased over the past decade, bucking global improvements

Cannabis use may quadruple diabetes risk within five years, warns study

A massive study of over 4 million adults finds cannabis users face fourfold risk of type 2 diabetes within five years, raising new questions on its safety profile

Children with parents who smoke face higher risk of stunting: WHO

Second-hand smoke and maternal tobacco use put millions of children at risk of stunted growth, WHO report highlights

Rise of limb-lengthening: Why adults are willing to risk extreme pain, debt

The promise of a few extra inches is driving adults to limb-lengthening surgery, but the reality is months of pain, risks, and financial burden

It's not just cancer: Smoking may trigger all types of type-2 diabetes

From insulin resistance to insulin deficiency, smoking raises the risk of every type-2 diabetes form - and the more you smoke, the worse it gets, says new study

Tiny plastics in arteries might heighten heart attack risk, experts warn

Scientists warn that micro and nanoplastics in the bloodstream may raise the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems, with evidence showing four times rise in major cardiac events

What can slow breast cancer cell growth? 30-minute workout, say scientists

Just one bout of high-intensity or resistance training can cut breast cancer cell growth by up to 30 per cent by boosting anti-cancer proteins, say researchers

Ageing parents, adult kids: How to grow together without burning out

As parents age and roles shift, families can thrive by blending empathy, shared decisions, emotional care and practical boundaries into daily life

Toxic fumes in aircraft cabins? WSJ finds link to brain fog, rising illness

Aviation experts and crew warn of toxic fume events in aircraft cabins as WSJ finds rising reports of brain fog, nerve damage and respiratory illness

Deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' claims 18 lives, infects 67 in Kerala

According to Dr Girishkumar Soni of Lilavati Hospital, the amoeba infects a person when infected water enters the nostrils, commonly while swimming, diving, or nasally rinsing with unsterilised water

Can coffee interfere with antibiotics? New study reveals a possible link

German scientists have discovered that caffeine can interfere with antibiotics like amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin in bacteria, raising questions about how diet may influence drug effectiveness

More women live with depression and anxiety than men, shows WHO data

Global data reveals that women are more prone to depression and anxiety than men, with social, biological and economic factors driving the mental health gap

Who gets to be called 'Dr' in India? New rules spark major confusion

Conflicting government orders have reignited the long-standing debate over who can legally use the 'Dr' prefix-from physiotherapists to AYUSH and PhD holders

Flu wave grips Delhi-NCR: 69% of households report viral symptoms

Doctors link the surge in Delhi-NCR to H3N2 flu and advise annual flu shots to reduce hospitalisations and prevent severe illness

Gym bros and home chores: What keeps Indian women from working out

Only 1 in 25 young Indian women exercise daily, as safety, social norms, and domestic expectations hold them back from building lasting fitness habits

Bone glue breakthrough: Chinese scientists heal fractures in 3 minutes

Inspired by oysters, this medical breakthrough repairs bones in 3 minutes without screws, plates or metal implants - and the glue dissolves safely in the body