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Welcome to Health with BS
 
Your trusted source for science-backed news, expert insights, and practical guidance on health, wellness, and preventive care. In a world of rising lifestyle diseases, digital misinformation, and increasing focus on personal well-being, we bring you rigorously reported stories on nutrition, mental health, fitness, workplace wellness, and sustainable living. Whether you’re an individual, policymaker, or healthcare professional, Health with BS helps you make informed, healthier choices.

Anaemia isn't just about iron: Doctors bust myths and share real causes

Anaemia isn't just a minor issue or a women-only condition. Doctors bust common myths and share why awareness is key to spotting and treating it early

Updated On : 29 Aug 2025 | 10:46 AM IST
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RFK Jr claims he can tell if children are unhealthy just by 'looking'

Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services claims he can spot unhealthy children just by looking, sparking debate as experts stress complex conditions need proper medical assessment

Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 5:37 PM IST
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This new WHO-backed mosquito repellent cuts malaria risk by over 50%

Scientists say paper-thin sheets that emit safe vapours can block over half of mosquito bites, offering a major breakthrough against malaria and dengue

Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 2:12 PM IST
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High blood pressure in your 30s? Here's how to lower it without medication

High blood pressure can be managed without pills. From the DASH diet to yoga and weight loss, here are proven lifestyle changes to lower BP

Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 11:09 AM IST
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Could one mRNA therapy stop flu, Covid, and more? Scientists say yes

Inspired by a rare mutation that makes people virus-resistant, researchers have created an experimental mRNA nasal therapy that may offer broad protection against future outbreaks

Could one mRNA therapy stop flu, Covid, and more? Scientists say yes
Updated On : 29 Aug 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

Ghee coffee trend: Soha Ali Khan's honest take after health podcast

After hearing Malaika Arora and Rujuta Diwekar call ghee a superfood, Soha Ali Khan experimented with ghee coffee. But does the drink live up to its buzz? Here's a look at benefits and possible risks

Ghee coffee trend: Soha Ali Khan's honest take after health podcast
Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

Managing stress: Tests and diet tips to keep cortisol levels in check

From fatigue to weight gain, excess cortisol takes a toll on health. Discover how diet, lifestyle, and smart food choices can help regulate this hormone and support overall well-being

Managing stress: Tests and diet tips to keep cortisol levels in check
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 7:19 PM IST

Phones in pockets: Could heat and radiation be hurting male fertility?

Carrying your phone in your trouser pocket may be convenient, but doctor says heat and radiation could slowly impact sperm health and fertility

Phones in pockets: Could heat and radiation be hurting male fertility?
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 4:40 PM IST

Science of happiness: How to activate your body's natural happy hormones

Serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins are your natural happy hormones. Here's how simple lifestyle tweaks can lift your mood and lower stress, day after day

Science of happiness: How to activate your body's natural happy hormones
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen? The right way to use common painkillers

From headaches to period cramps, painkillers are everywhere-but doctors warn against popping the wrong one without knowing the risks

Paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen? The right way to use common painkillers
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 4:01 PM IST

Hepatitis A and E cases surge in Delhi as monsoon heightens infection risk

Doctors reveal a 40 per cent increase in hepatitis A, E infections. Experts warn that poor sanitation, unsafe water and street food are fuelling the seasonal spike in hepatitis cases

Hepatitis A and E cases surge in Delhi as monsoon heightens infection risk
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 3:46 PM IST

Why introverts burn out faster-and how they can protect their mental health

Introverts aren't shy or antisocial, they are simply misunderstood. Doctor explains how to manage overstimulation, stress, and mental health in today's fast-paced life

Why introverts burn out faster-and how they can protect their mental health
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 3:27 PM IST

Surgeons put pig lung in human body: What it means for organ transplant

Surgeons in China have transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a human for the first time, offering hope but raising complex scientific and ethical challenges

Surgeons put pig lung in human body: What it means for organ transplant
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 2:36 PM IST

EU clears twice-yearly HIV shot lenacapavir, paving way for Europe rollout

The drug, called lenacapavir, is a form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) that prevents the virus from replicating and spreading within the body

EU clears twice-yearly HIV shot lenacapavir, paving way for Europe rollout
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 7:45 AM IST

Suffering from migraines? Here's how to identify triggers, find relief

From myths like the 'McMigraine' hack to proven medical therapies, here's what you need to know about spotting and managing this common condition

Suffering from migraines? Here's how to identify triggers, find relief
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 5:44 PM IST

Intermittent fasting may harm heart health, warns major new study

New research links short 8-hour eating windows to higher risk of cardiovascular death, raising questions over the long-term effect of intermittent fasting for heart health

Intermittent fasting may harm heart health, warns major new study
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 3:25 PM IST

Will this court fight make the world's hottest weight-loss drug cheaper?

Indian pharma takes Novo Nordisk to court over patents that keep Wegovy and Ozempic out of reach - could this slash prices for millions of patients?

Will this court fight make the world's hottest weight-loss drug cheaper?
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

874,000 cancer deaths in India in 2024: ICMR analysis reveals rising crisis

From oral to breast cancer, India faces rising cases with no age barrier with 1.56 million expected in 2024 and 2.46 million by 2045, highlighting a growing health crisis

874,000 cancer deaths in India in 2024: ICMR analysis reveals rising crisis
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

This antibody doesn't kill bacteria, it just neutralises their toxins

Scientists find our largest antibody doesn't destroy bacteria but blocks their toxins by stiffening them - a discovery that could inspire gentler, next-gen therapies for tough infections

This antibody doesn't kill bacteria, it just neutralises their toxins
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 10:59 AM IST

Israeli lab grows human kidney that lasts 34 weeks in medical first

An Israeli hospital has created the first lab-grown kidney to survive 34 weeks, a milestone that could change future treatments for kidney diseases

Israeli lab grows human kidney that lasts 34 weeks in medical first
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 9:08 AM IST