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Health, wellness, medicine, and public interest explainers.
Surrender of 151 super speciality seats: T.N. Medical Officers Association faults State government’s handling of Supreme Court case
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj’s comment terming the Supreme Court’s July 28 verdict “historic” has invited criticism
Can your liver heal itself after you stop drinking? Doctor explains
Doctors say the liver can often repair itself after alcohol is stopped, but the extent of recovery depends largely on how early a person quits drinking.
India’s dengue burden grows more complex as multiple virus strains circulate together, study finds
The two-year nationwide surveillance study by the ICMR-VRDL network reveals increased risk of severe disease, and fresh challenges for the rollout of future dengue vaccination programmes
Inside Health
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
Kerala’s Kasaragod reports fresh amoebic brain infection case; 18-year-old in critical condition
According to preliminary information, the teen had bathed, along with his friends, in a pond located along the Kanhangad-Panathur State highway about a week ago. He developed health complications soon afterwards, and su...
Fighting late-night cravings? Fitness coach Raj Ganpath explains the connection with sleep, stress and metabolic health
Fighting the urge to snack mindlessly, even when you're not hungry, is way more than a lack of self-control. Raj explains that it is linked to your lifestyle.
'I drink only on weekends': Doctor explains why binge drinking can still damage your liver
A liver specialist says binge drinking over weekends can silently damage the liver, warning that the total amount of alcohol consumed in a short period matters more than drinking only on weekends.
Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls
Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenagers decided watching the news wasn't enough.
Doctors vs. patients: the fights should be against bad systems, not against each other
We have to become a more patient society — not because doctors are beyond criticism, but because intimidation and violence have never once made a system safer, faster, or more competent. They only make good people leave...
Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid: Doctor explains 8 warning signs you must not ignore
Typhoid often begins like a routine fever, making it easy to overlook. A doctor explains eight symptoms, from persistent fever to digestive issues, that should not be ignored.
Another amoebic brain fever death reported in Kerala
The deceased, a 48-year-old man from Kozhikode, was undergoing treatment at Government Medical College Hospital. Source of infection yet to be ascertained
Girl’s death in China reveals human cost of unregulated science
The case has prompted debate about ‘first in human’ gene-editing trials, particularly for rare but serious disorders
No cause for concern as current COVID-19 rise is seasonal, says Telangana health department
Telangana health department reassures the public that the current COVID-19 rise is seasonal and not a cause for concern.
World IVF Day 2026: Can you really have twins with IVF? Doctor explains
On World IVF Day 2026, experts are urging couples to move beyond myths around fertility treatment - especially the belief that IVF can be used to choose twins. With modern advancements, the focus has shifted firmly towa...
FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favoured by RFK Jr and wellness influencers
FDA scientists said they could find little data on the effectiveness of peptides for proposed medical uses like ulcerative colitis, wound healing and opioid addiction
'Evidence lacking' for mental health monitoring tech
The Lampard Inquiry hears from experts about Oxevision technology.
India sends 4.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kenya to boost Ebola preparedness
India has been among the first responders during Kenya’s public health emergencies
What happens when you stop drinking tea for 30 days? Doctor explains the effects
Thinking of quitting tea for a month? Experts explain how cutting out caffeine can affect your body, from withdrawal symptoms in the first week to better sleep and improved iron absorption over time.