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Growing glamorisation of tobacco to trigger another epidemic: Experts

Growing glamorisation of tobacco to trigger another epidemic: Experts

Surrogate advertising and normalising it by selling alongside candies pose a serious threat to the health of children and adolescents

13 Jan 2026 11:57 AM IST

A single binge drinking session can weaken gut lining and trigger...

9 Jan 2026 6:04 PM IST

Study finds antibiotic use during pregnancy raise risk of bacterial disease in babies

Study finds antibiotic use during pregnancy raise risk of bacterial disease in babies

Prenatal antibiotic exposure was associated with an increased risk of neonatal GBS disease, within four weeks of...

9 Jan 2026 4:21 PM IST

IVF breakthrough: human eggs “rejuvenated”, may boost success rate

Supplementing ageing eggs with a crucial protein can reverse a defect that commonly leads to chromosomal abnormalities...

9 Jan 2026 3:52 PM IST

weight loss drugs

Weight regain hits baseline within two years of stopping injections: study

These drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes, work by mimicking a hormone that helps people feel full.

8 Jan 2026 5:38 PM IST

Obesity in older adults: WHtR better than BMI for earlier detection

Obesity in older adults: WHtR better than BMI for earlier detection

A new study found that the waist-to-height ratio is better than body mass index in detecting obesity among older adults

8 Jan 2026 10:36 AM IST

Indore water contamination: 20 new cases detected; over 9,000 screened

Indore water contamination: 20 new cases detected; over 9,000 screened

Since the outbreak began, 398 patients have been admitted, with six confirmed deaths. Currently, 142 patients remain...

4 Jan 2026 10:06 PM IST

Study warns of high levels of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in Delhi air

Study warns of high levels of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in Delhi air

Air samples from across Delhi have revealed antibiotic-resistant bacteria at levels exceeding the World Health...

30 Dec 2025 9:28 PM IST

High levels of oral bacteria linked to increased disability in multiple sclerosis patients: study

MS is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system, damaging the protective myelin sheath...

30 Dec 2025 7:37 PM IST

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

31 Jan 2024 8:01 PM IST

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the constitution

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the...

15 March 2023 1:36 PM IST

Queens funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

Queen's funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

19 Sept 2022 4:41 PM IST

Putins advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only solution

Putin's advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only...

10 May 2022 1:12 PM IST

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharifs house in London

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharif's house in...

19 April 2022 12:32 PM IST

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

16 March 2022 3:38 PM IST

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

9 March 2022 4:00 PM IST

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

3 March 2022 1:13 PM IST

Cholesterol medicine can reduce risk of death in adults with type 2 diabetes: study

Cholesterol medicine can reduce risk of death in adults with type 2 diabetes: study

Statins are primarily used to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often referred to as “bad”...

30 Dec 2025 5:06 PM IST

AI chatbots like ChatGPT may reduce mental health stigma: Study

AI chatbots like ChatGPT may reduce mental health stigma: Study

People who found AI chatbots effective were more likely to use them for mental health support and reported less fear of...

29 Dec 2025 4:41 PM IST

Minoxidil use by mothers may pose health risks to infants: study

Infantile hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth over the body, including areas that are not typically hairy.

27 Dec 2025 7:46 PM IST

holiday drinking

Excessive holiday drinking can severely harm gut health: expert

Alcohol irritates the lining of the digestive tract, beginning in the mouth and extending through the oesophagus,...

27 Dec 2025 5:52 PM IST

Scientists develop blood test to predict life-threatening risk in inherited heart conditions

Scientists develop blood test to predict life-threatening risk in inherited heart conditions

HCM is a genetic disease of the heart muscle in which the heart wall becomes abnormally thickened, and while many people...

26 Dec 2025 10:53 AM IST

The Lancet study shows new Nipah virus vaccine safe, generates immune response

The Lancet study shows new Nipah virus vaccine safe, generates immune response

The World Health Organization has listed the Nipah virus as a high-priority pathogen because it kills up to 82 per cent...

23 Dec 2025 12:53 PM IST

Breast cancer drug delivery gets more precise with nano-injection platform by IIT Madras

Unlike carbon or titanium nanotube systems, silicon nanotubes are inherently biocompatible and non-toxic, improving...

22 Dec 2025 7:07 PM IST

Bengaluru gang rape: 5, including municipal councillor’s son, arrested

Bengaluru gang rape: 5, including municipal councillor’s son, arrested

2 March 2026 11:21 PM IST

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

18 July 2021 5:11 PM IST

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

6 Feb 2021 5:46 PM IST

Forceful mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennais Thangavel street miserable and homeless [In Gallery]

'Forceful' mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennai's Thangavel...

27 Jan 2021 7:01 AM IST