Your calf muscles may be doing more than helping you walk. They could be talking to your brain through a protein that may influence mood and trigger the growth of new neuronsScientists identified apelin, a protein signaling from leg muscles to the brain. Exercising mice showed increased apelin levels in their bl...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Drug regulator warns against prolonged use of painkillers, antibioticsIndia’s drug regulator has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated or prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing risks includ...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Humans may be transmitting hepatitis B virus to Amazon monkeys, raising questions about deforestation and disease spilloverA groundbreaking study has revealed the presence of Hepatitis B virus in wild New World primates in the Amazon. This alarming discovery poi...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
What does brushing your teeth have to do with stroke? Doctor shares 5 daily habits that may raise risk apart from blood pressure and cholesterolDr Priyam Bordoloi highlighted five everyday habits linked to stroke risk, including skipping nighttime brushing, working 55 or more hours ...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Covid ka chota bhai: Radiologist shares scan of a young patient showing the effects of H1N1 influenza spread across India, says it is not a harmless dieseaseA doctor has shared an Instagram post featuring a CT scan that he claimed showed extensive lung infection in a young woman with influenza. ...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Psychology says people who feel tired all day may be carrying more than just sleep debtPsychology and sleep science suggest that feeling tired during the day depends on more than simply counting the hours spent asleep. Factors...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Psychology explains how mindfulness calms racing thoughts, lowers stress, and restores sleep better than basic sleep tipsEngaging in mindfulness meditation presents a powerful strategy to alleviate nighttime anxiety. This technique not only soothes mental turm...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Lack of sleep, chronic stress, poor diet? Harvard-trained doctor shares 6 daily habits that may silently harm healthModern lifestyles, marked by poor sleep, stress, and unhealthy habits, silently increase the risk of chronic diseases. Harvard-trained gut ...
05 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Waking at 3 AM? You may be suffering from chronic stress. US-based fitness enthusiast shares 6 more warning signsChronic stress is a growing concern impacting health. Fitness coach Matthew LaBosco highlights early warning signs. These include waking at...
24 Mar, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Heart attacks don’t begin in the heart: Cardiologist shares the first problem to fix to reduce cardiac riskHeart attacks often begin years before symptoms appear, driven by chronic inflammation rather than sudden arterial blockage alone. US cardi...
30 Dec, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
Chronic Inflammation is now the silent epidemic causing 60% global adult deaths: Cause, symptoms, and treatmentA silent epidemic of chronic inflammation affects nearly half of adults worldwide. This condition is now linked to about 60 percent of glob...
14 Oct, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
Heartburn? Indigestion? US doctor says it could be esophageal cancer: What it is, who’s at risk, and key symptomsEsophageal cancer, affecting the tube connecting the throat to the stomach, is projected to have 22,070 new cases in 2025. Adenocarcinoma, ...
14 Sep, 2025, 08.11 AM IST
Feeling anxious? You might become more prone to Parkinson's DiseaseA recent study in the British Journal of General Practice suggests that adults over 50 experiencing anxiety may have double the risk of dev...
02 Jul, 2024, 02.35 PM IST
Don't blame 'high cortisol' for every health issue. It may just be your hormone that's causing weight gain & cravingsThe recent TikTok trend blaming high cortisol levels for weight gain, fatigue, and other symptoms is oversimplified, as multiple hormones a...
01 May, 2023, 06.19 PM IST
Chronic depression can hurt your brain. Timely treatment can lower risk of dementia, says studyIn some cases, dementia can affect people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
18 Oct, 2022, 06.24 PM IST
Bullied as a child? You might be at an increased heart disease, diabetes riskBullying, as a form of chronic social stress, may have significant health consequences if not addressed early.
12 Mar, 2017, 04.31 PM IST
Your six-step guide to FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia is a common ailment characterised by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure.
11 Sep, 2015, 04.25 PM IST