Health

Autism is not caused by a single medication or choice. It is a complex neurodevelopmental difference with a strong genetic basis

The Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a new investigational drug that shows promise in treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious form of fatty liver disease linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes that can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and even liver cancer.

Non-communicable diseases mortality declined for both sexes in China, Egypt, Nigeria, Russia and Brazil; and increased for both sexes in India and Papua New Guinea

Health care experts call for innovative, science-backed harm reduction strategies, including the use of smoke-free nicotine alternatives

The robot opens up a new opportunity for training in robotic-assisted surgery

Besides lack of access to clean water, food, shelter and healthcare, floodwaters can make people vulnerable to infections

Pain persisting beyond the expected period of healing or for more than three months is considered chronic pain

The experts say India is witnessing a sharp rise in overweight and obesity across all age groups -- from young children to adults

The study found that 70% of providers prescribed antibiotics without indication of bacterial infection, despite most childhood diarrhoea cases being viral

The model embodies the alarming physical consequences of relentless content creation and excessive screen time

Dr Himanshu Srivastava, Senior Consultant, Capitol Hospital, shares how a balanced diet can help reduce the risk of developing cancer

Under continued warming, cases of the mosquito-borne disease could climb another 50-76% by 2050

Central sub-Saharan Africa faced the largest gaps in diagnosis 

A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people and sent more than a dozen to the hospital

Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by infectious processes rather than just cholesterol and lifestyle factors.

Hot weather can drive a physiological or psychological demand for liquids and chilled, sweetened products, the team said

Cholesterol serves as an ideal platform for constructing complex spintronic materials that can manipulate electron spin — a crucial property for the next generation of electronics

Once thought of as diseases of old age, lung cancer, COPD and tuberculosis are now being seen earlier in life, raising fears of a demographic and economic disaster

Some experts see artificial wombs as potential solution to China’s growing infertility crisis, while others are skeptical.

In the Phase 1 trial involving 48 volunteers, patients experienced significant tumour reduction without any serious side effects—a rare outcome in early-stage cancer vaccine development

The study was conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research, National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research

Many nutritionists recommend eating small, frequent meals, as this practice can prevent cravings and overeating and keep energy levels high

There is still some debate about how this glymphatic system works in humans, with most research so far in mice

Doctors Speak: Dr Varsha Gupta

Some level of food processing can improve food safety, extend shelf life and reduce food waste