If you are sitting for over 30 mins at work: A new study warns this everyday office habit increases cancer risk; advises light movement for one hour a dayCancer risk of sitting too long: A study of over 91,000 UK Biobank participants has found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterru...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.30 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
OnCare launches cancer treatment centre in BengaluruBengaluru now has a new cancer treatment centre launched by OnCare, aiming to bring accessible, affordable, and patient-friendly oncology s...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
A simple 10-minute daily habit can help in better blood sugar control and lower diabetics risk, say health experts. They explain the science behind itA simple, ten-minute walk after meals can significantly boost metabolic health and combat chronic illness, according to researcher Neal K. ...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Less invasive oral cancer treatment: New IISc Bengaluru study finds ultrasound selectively kills tumor cells while sparing healthy onesNew IISc Bengaluru study: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have found that low-frequency ultrasound can selectively kill oral...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Govt brings stem cell, gene therapies under central licensing frameworkIndia's drug regulations have been updated to include advanced treatments like cell, stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under centra...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Shantha Biologics to Make Injectable Drug Cartridges for Novo NordiskShantha Biologics has secured a significant contract with Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk to manufacture cartridges for injectable...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Healthy at 34, but a simple neck-cracking habit led to a stroke: Doctor explains hidden riskA seemingly harmless habit of forcefully cracking one's neck has been linked to a rare but life-threatening stroke in a healthy 34-year-old...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
'Cheaper than a gym, but still not selling': Nithin Kamath on why Indians aren't embracing popular weight-loss drugsDespite rising obesity and affordable generic GLP-1 drugs, India lags in adoption. Nithin Kamath highlights patient retention challenges wi...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
A pail of water may unleash India's ₹20 lakh crore opportunityIndia faces a significant water crisis, with demand projected to double supply by 2030, creating a massive ₹20 lakh crore investment opport...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Water crisis ahead? PL Capital says water deficit creates Rs 20 lakh cr infra opportunity, picks 3 stocksIndia's widening water deficit could create an infrastructure investment opportunity worth over Rs 20 lakh crore over the next decade, acco...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Why do people snore? Causes, symptoms, risks and how to stop snoringSnoring, often dismissed as a mere annoyance, can signal underlying health issues like sleep apnea. The sound arises from obstructed breath...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s dietician says one so-called junk food, can actually help you lose weight and have clearer skinForget the junk food label! Celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho reveals popcorn is a whole grain packed with fibre, antioxidants, and low ...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw warns against long-term GLP-1 use, urges caution over weight-loss drugs, says 'for those who are not diabetic or clinically obese...'Nithin Kamath questions India's slow adoption of affordable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite rising obesity. He points to challenges like l...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
India’s GLP-1 boom loses steam as price war, weak retention hit generic weight-loss drug salesInitial excitement for India's generic weight-loss drugs is fading. Domestic manufacturers are lowering sales targets due to slower-than-ex...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations over safety concernsIn a significant public health initiative, the ban on 16 fixed-dose drug combinations, including various antibiotics and topical formulatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST