A bacteria may just determine how long you live says Duke University researchers: What is Akkermansia? Can certain foods trigger its growth?While bacteria may be looked upon with suspicion (not without justification!), how long you live, may well be determined by a bacteria. Kno...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
He was 34, active. No diabetes, no high BP. Doctor reveals one 'harmless habit' which caused 34-year-old to almost die from strokeA 34-year-old man, despite being exceptionally healthy, suffered a stroke due to a seemingly harmless habit: forcefully cracking his neck. ...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
'Don't die in the meantime': Millionaire Bryan Johnson says some humans may live forever, shares three reasons whyLongevity advocate Bryan Johnson predicts a future where humans might live indefinitely, driven by rapid advancements in biotech and AI. He...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis findsFifty individuals have died in U.S. immigration detention since January 2025, a rate that has more than doubled since 2009. Concerns are ri...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Molecule glue drugs shake up cancer care, draw big moneyHarvard-born idea doubles survival in trials, triggers pharma frenzy as cos race to target 'undruggable' proteins with next-gen glue therap...
30 May, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...
27 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
No extreme diets or workouts: Hotmail’s founder Sabeer Bhatia, 57, shares his fitness secret after his cholesterol dropped from 240 to 149Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia achieved remarkable health results with a simple fitness plan. He reduced his total cholesterol by 91 poin...
23 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Novartis sharpening India strategy as a pure-play innovatorNovartis India country president and managing director Amitabh Dube said India is gradually moving beyond its traditional role as a clinica...
20 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
US drugs site TrumpRx to list 600 generics as Donald Trump targets lower pricesPresident Donald Trump is expanding access to affordable medicines. The government website TrumpRx.gov will now list over 600 generic drugs...
19 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
No protein supplement. Simple South Indian food, milk, curd and methi helped her grandfather live past 100 years. Even pet dog lived past 18 years, claims woman from ChennaiA viral social media post questions the emphasis on protein-rich diets. It shares the story of a Chennai resident's grandfather who lived t...
17 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Not old men, not kids. Fitness expert names the people who are 'invisible patients' : 'Nobody is asking the actual question...'Indian mothers often neglect their health, leading to chronic illnesses like joint pain, thyroid issues, diabetes, and hypertension in midd...
10 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
New daily pill could slash Cholesterol for patients who don’t respond to Statins, study findsA new pill called Enlicitide may help people who don’t get results from statins. The drug showed big drops in bad cholesterol in early test...
13 Nov, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
Are eggs on your plate damaging your heart health? Study claims higher consumption of eggs may lead to early death; here’s what you need to knowA study published in JAMA Network suggests that regular egg consumption is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and death. Research...
13 Oct, 2025, 05.09 PM IST
High cholesterol? Ayurveda’s isabgol could slash your LDL, but only if you follow the right dosage; Full guide insideIsabgol, a natural fibre, aids digestion and reduces cholesterol. Studies show regular intake lowers LDL cholesterol. The FDA recognizes it...
23 Sep, 2025, 11.49 AM IST
Cholesterol-lowering pill sparks scare in Japan after 2 deaths, over 100 hospitalisationsAccording to a report by news agency Kyodo, there have been two fatalities and over 100 hospitalizations suspected to be linked to the cons...
27 Mar, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
Kuka Xoco develops world's first medicinal chocolateThe new prototype bar, being developed by Kuka Xoco, contains only 35 per cent fats and sugar so that the cacao will be more effective.
05 Oct, 2015, 02.12 PM IST
US Food and Drug Administration approves drug to cut cholesterolMorgan Liscinsky, an FDA spokeswoman, said high levels of LDL cholesterol were a known risk factor for heart disease.
05 May, 2013, 01.06 PM IST