Researchers found how smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure may affect Alzheimer's and vascular dementia differentlyNew research indicates dementia risk factors impact the brain uniquely. Common vascular risks damage brain blood vessels and white matter. ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.45 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
Picking the right pharma stock is getting harder; so pick a portfolio: 20 stocks with -23% to +22% downside to upside potentialFor Indian pharma, the regulatory risk is still real. A US FDA inspection can still cause trouble. A plant making an important product or g...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Diet soda could be harming your brain health: 62% thinking skills loss linked to artificial sweeteners over 8 years, new research findsA new study published in Neurology has linked higher consumption of certain artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline over eight ye...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Khoobsurat’ heroine was once chubby and considered an ‘ugly duckling’. She lost weight by eating one popular snack regularly. Studies say it can also lower risk of cancerRekha has been synonymous with grace and sensuality for decades. However, there was a time when she underwent much trolling and hostility f...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Government tightens surveillance on GLP-1 weight-loss drug promotion amidst surrogate advertising concernsCentral government directs state regulators to enhance surveillance over GLP-1 drug promotion. Approved GLP-1 drugs are only for Type 2 dia...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brainDiabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct br...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
‘My organs were just seizing up': Phil Collins reveals near-death battle after alcohol addictionPhil Collins faced a life-threatening health crisis due to alcohol addiction complications. His organs began shutting down during a hospita...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Comprehensive health insurance: Navigating childhood illnesses, vaccination support, and kidney function careHealth insurance covers childhood illnesses and their treatments effectively. Vaccination support is a key preventive care strategy for fam...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
From Cancer to Diabetes: Studies reveal these food preservatives may be linked to serious health problemsTwo large French studies suggest some common food preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, rese...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
MOFSL stays bullish on Sun Pharma; sees 16% upside on innovation pipelineSun Pharma's June quarter results met analyst expectations, signaling future growth. The company is expanding its specialty and innovative ...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Losing weight fast on GLP-1 drugs? Your hair could be the next thing to goDermatologists report increased hair loss among GLP-1 drug users experiencing rapid weight reduction. This side effect, often telogen efflu...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
National Insurance rejects mediclaim over 'hidden hypertension': Court says insurers can't deny genuine claims without evidence; orders over Rs 2 lakh payoutNational Insurance Company has been ordered to pay over Rs 2 lakh to a Thrissur man after a Kerala consumer commission ruled that the insur...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
More than 100 million people in India have diabetes. Is sugar-rich diet to blame? Doctor shares the truth: ‘Sugar is not a direct…’While having a diet rich in sugar is known to increase the risk for diabetes, some doctors on X explained that the relationship between sug...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
US cholesterol guidelines: Why 21.5 million more Americans may now qualify for statins as doctors shift to lifetime heart disease riskUS cholesterol guidelines statins: New US cholesterol guidelines could make 21.5 million more Americans eligible for statins by shifting th...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Dr Reddy’s aims to resume semaglutide supply by November after API fixDr Reddy's expects to resume semaglutide supplies by November after resolving quality issues. The company identified the root cause and pla...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST