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CHENNAI: Swiss-pharma major Novartis AG said early this week that its pediatric malaria treatment, Coartem Baby, received regulatory approval from Swissmedic, Switzerland’s national medicines regulatory authority. This marks a milestone in global health, as...

Walk through any trendy suburb and you might find a new “wellness” studio offering ice baths or “” (a sauna and ice bath combo). Scroll social media, and you’re likely to come across  with cult-like...

NEW DELHI: A new study has mapped how different body parts communicate with each other under physiological stress, such as during exercise or sleep deprivation, which researchers say could one day help diagnose an...

So what does the evidence say is causing this increase? And what can we do about it? Why does cancer mostly affect older people? Each cell in your body contains a copy of your...

The necessity for all warehouses associated with e-commerce operations to be duly registered or licensed by FSSAI was strongly reiterated. Additionally, e-commerce platforms were directed to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers,...

CHENNAI: Leading medical professionals have voiced serious concerns over the increasing use of vaping and related devices among children and youth in India. At an awareness campaign supported by the group Mothers Against Vaping,...

Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging. The medications still amount to around $500 per month for those without insurance — out...

NEW DELHI: Adopting a healthier lifestyle is more effective than using the anti-diabetes drug metformin, with the benefits persisting over 20 years later, according to a study. The US Diabetes Prevention Program, launched in...

CHENNAI: Dr. Danielle Beckman is a neuroscientist whose passion for studying the brain is helping to reveal how viral infections—like COVID-19—can affect brain health and possibly lead to long-term neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s...

For months, nine-year-old Aanya was treated for gastritis. Her stomach pain came and went, often brushed off with antacids and diet advice. But nothing helped. It was an ultrasound that later revealed the real...

When a 22-year-old woman arrived at ESIC Model Hospital in Bengaluru with suicidal thoughts, doctors initially suspected a psychiatric condition. But what emerged instead was a lesser-known trigger — her skincare which included a...

Hormonal disorders in children can have significant physical, emotional, and social impacts. These conditions can affect growth, development, and overall well-being, making early diagnosis and treatment essential. Understanding these issues can help parents and...

BENGALURU: As the usage of AI is expanding to address the concerns of mental health, stress and other related issues, the experts pointed out that there is a need to understand that how various...

However, her doctor confirmed to police that she was not on any medication for heart-related issues and was generally health-conscious. She was reportedly undergoing anti-ageing treatments, but there is no evidence yet connecting those...

Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses from pursuing material pleasures): This enables us to turn our attention towards the inner world and creates the right conditions for self-realisation. This is the bridge between the external...

Paris: France will ban smoking on beaches and in parks, public gardens and bus shelters from Sunday, the government said. The decree, published in the official government gazette on Saturday, will also ban smoking...

CHENNAI: India has made steady progress in reducing the number of babies born with low birthweight over the past 30 years, but some states—particularly Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal—continue to account for...

After Covid-19, active discussions about brain fog have been going on on social media. Though the condition is not medically diagnosed, the term describes a situation where we have a lack of concentration and...

When 64-year-old MBK Nair first noticed a subtle tremor in his right hand in 2020, he brushed it off as fatigue or muscle weakness, assuming that could be a sign of aging. A retired...

CHENNAI: Danish drugs and insulin maker Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy, its latest and the much-awaited weight-loss drug — a once‑a‑week semaglutide injection, in India today (June 24). The drug is currently being distributed and...

Due to medical advancements and financial independence, more women are opting for egg freezing or oocyte cryopreservation in recent times, says Dr Kirthika K S, senior consultant, gynaecologist and infertility specialist at Apollo Hospitals,...