Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
In 2025, Alaska nurse entered surrogacy agreement with Los Angeles based California couple, exactly a year after Rumi-Gabriel controversy in Texas reaches Dallas court's threshold even as baby boy suffers life-threatening hypoplastic left heart syndromeHypoplastic left heart syndrome is a condition where one side of the heart is underdeveloped and prevents normal blood flow. If untreated, ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Texas surrogacy case takes shocking turn after baby with heart defect is bornA surrogate gave birth Wednesday after a judge ordered life-sustaining treatment for the newborn. The baby was diagnosed with a serious hea...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
International Youth Day 2026: Why Indians in their 20s are facing diabetes, BP, fatty liverIn celebration of International Youth Day, we acknowledge the significant role played by young individuals in society, alongside their heal...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last yearDelhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding p...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to knowCandida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
ET Health Conclave 2026: Healthcare leaders reimagine the future of medicine through innovation, prevention and technologyFrom AI-powered hospitals and genomics to regenerative medicine and precision cardiology, ET Health Conclave 2026 brought together India's ...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Bryan Johnson rethinks his longevity project: 'Wonder if I've taken this whole thing too far'; follows weeks after rare disease diagnosisBryan Johnson rethinks longevity project: Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur who built his life around reversing ageing, posted on 30 Jul...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Time to re-look at a not-so-glamorous part of healthcare ecosystem: 4 diagnostics stocks with upside potential of up to 18%When companies from a sector with a clear growth path get listed, too much money flows into them, sending valuations high. What follows is ...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
In 1518, hundreds of people in France danced uncontrollably for weeks until they collapsed; historians still cannot solve this mysteryIn the summer of 1518, hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced uncontrollably for days and even weeks, with some reportedly dying from exha...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
HVFI, Fortis Escorts launch Rs 50 lakh cardiac care initiative for Assam patientsThe Heart Valve Foundation of India announced a Rs 50 lakh grant for cardiac treatment. This initiative will provide advanced cardiac care ...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
'This may be scary...': Bryan Johnson, diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, says he 'cloned' himself as a newborn to reverse agingBryan Johnson announced cloning himself as a newborn for future medical advancements. He believes this technology will revolutionize health...
25 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Fatty liver new treatment found: Study discovers a medicine that reverses severe fatty liver by just repairing the gutA new experimental drug shows promise for severe fatty liver disease. This compound targets the gut, not the liver directly. It repairs a d...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
What is aortic dissection? The rare heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's cause of death that can strike without warning. Check causes, symptoms, risk factors and when to seek emergency helpAortic dissection: US Senator Lindsey Graham's death from aortic dissection has raised public awareness. This condition involves a tear in ...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marksA tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, d...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
The ‘C’ and ‘D’ of diabetesEarly control of HbA1c levels and weight in people with diabetes significantly reduces cardiac disease risk. Delays in treatment heighten c...
23 Oct, 2024, 12.25 PM IST
Be wary of symptoms like vomiting & jaw pain! Study says late diagnosis leads to worse heart disease outcomes in women than menWomen diagnosed with and treated for cardiac issues experience worse outcomes compared to men, according to a study involving 15 studies fr...
30 Aug, 2023, 06.57 PM IST