Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Covid is now hitting young Indians in a shocking new way, doctors say people in their 30s are suddenly needing hip replacementsHip replacement surgeries among Indians in their 30s and 40s have reportedly risen by nearly 40 per cent in the post-Covid period. Doctors ...
25 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Why are Indians suddenly buying more vitamins after starting Ozempic-like weight loss drugs?Demand for vitamin and nutritional supplements is surging in India. This trend follows the increased availability of semaglutide-based weig...
22 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Alzheimer's a key part of Eli Lilly's India specialty medicine push, says company's country head Winselow TuckerEli Lilly has introduced Lormalzi in India, a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer's that specifically targets amyloid plaques, a significant...
13 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Forget 10,000 steps: Scientists say this specific daily number is all you actually need to stop weight from coming backWeight loss: A new study is challenging the popular “10,000 steps a day” rule, suggesting you may not need that much to protect your progre...
12 May, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
PM Modi wants Indians to cut cooking oil by 10%: Try these 8 easy kitchen tips to reduce oil without losing flavourPM Modi urged Indians to reduce cooking oil consumption by 10%, saying it would benefit both personal health and the nation. Speaking in Hy...
11 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
India is facing a data obesity epidemic—as storage in phones fails to keep up with people’s voracious appetite for visualsIndia’s growing use of smartphones, AI tools and social media is driving a surge in demand for digital storage, with experts warning of a “...
10 May, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
One silent diet mistake causes generations to suffer from PCOS, fatty liver says fitness expert: 'Most Indian mother are accidentally destroying....'Indian mothers are the backbone of families, providing love and nourishment. However, generations have unknowingly faced nutritional gaps. ...
07 May, 2026, 05.16 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
SNAP shake-up this week: New rules could change who qualifies—check before you lose outMore than 150,000 households face impact as SNAP benefits eligibility restrictions 2026 roll out with stricter rules this week. Florida has...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
8 minutes saved today, health destroyed for 50 years: IITian shares shocking truth about modern parenting that harms kidsA Bengaluru-based IIT Kharagpur alumnus, Jagannath Das, has raised concerns about how everyday food habits at home are affecting children’s...
12 Apr, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Not just alcohol addiction, longevity expert reveals the one bad habit that can cause damage to your liverIrregular sleep patterns are now recognized as a significant threat to liver health, comparable to excessive alcohol consumption. A large s...
12 Apr, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Soleno shares jump 33% as Neurocrine expands into metabolic diseases with $2.9 billion buyoutNeurocrine Biosciences will acquire rare-disease drugmaker Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, mark...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Indian govt needs to trim citizens' waist size for the sake of economyIndia's Economic Survey 2023-24 warned that increasing obesity rates could hinder the country's economic potential. Experts urged the gover...
19 Aug, 2024, 12.37 PM IST
Say goodbye to needle pricks! A daily pill may be cure to world's obesity problemNovo Nordisk's weight-loss drug, Wegovy, which has so far only been available as an injection, may soon come in pill form. Clinical trials ...
26 Jun, 2023, 03.49 PM IST
View: India’s rising obesity problemWhile obesity is still at a nascent stage in India, it very much remains an issue that needs tackling by policymakers. The foremost task is...
21 Jul, 2020, 01.14 PM IST