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  Dry skin not improving with moisturisers? These medical tests may reveal the real cause

  December 22, 2025 9:57 IST

  If your skin stays dry despite regular moisturising, the problem may be internal. Doctors explain the medical tests that can help identify hidden health causes.

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  Using your phone before bed? Ophthalmologist warns how it affects your eyes and sleep

  December 26, 2025 16:10 IST

  Using your phone before sleeping can strain your eyes and disturb sleep. An ophthalmologist explains how blue light, reduced blinking and late-night scrolling affect eye comfort, and shares simple tips to protect your eyes at night.

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  Are high heels damaging your spine? Orthopaedic doctor explains the real risk

  December 21, 2025 10:35 IST

  High heels aren’t the only problem; it’s heels combined with long hours at the desk. Orthopaedic expert Dr Simon explains how posture, sitting habits and footwear quietly affect spine, knee and bone health in working women.

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  No cancer risk from eggs, says FSSAI; calls contamination claims misleading and unscientific

  December 20, 2025 15:39 IST

  FSSAI dismissed claims linking eggs to cancer, calling them misleading and unscientific. It clarified that trace detections did not pose health risks and urged consumers not to panic, reiterating that eggs remained safe and nutritious when produced under regulations.

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  Pooping wrong? US-based gastroenterologist flags 8 toilet habits harming your gut health

  December 20, 2025 15:07 IST

  A gastroenterologist highlights common bathroom habits that may silently harm gut health. From straining too hard and sitting too long to ignoring the urge to go, these everyday behaviours can signal that your body isn’t working as smoothly as it should.

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  Ayush mark, Yoga to digital portals: PM Modi’s big announcements at WHO Global Summit

  December 19, 2025 19:49 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched key Ayush initiatives, including the Ayush Mark and digital platforms, at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to boost global trust in traditional medicine systems.

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  Lancet study identifies 6 early red flags linked to higher dementia risk

  December 19, 2025 15:37 IST

  A new Lancet Psychiatry study suggests certain emotional symptoms in midlife may signal dementia risk decades before memory problems appear.

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  Struggling with period cramps? Pain medicine specialist suggests 5 simple home remedies

  December 19, 2025 10:04 IST

  Menstrual cramps can disrupt daily life and leave many reaching for painkillers. A pain medicine physician explains why period pain occurs and shares five simple home remedies that may help ease cramps naturally by relaxing muscles, reducing inflammation and improving circulation.

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  Think smoking only harms the lungs? What a US-based gastroenterologist wants you to know

  December 19, 2025 8:48 IST

  Smoking is commonly associated with lung damage, but its impact goes far beyond that. A US-based gastroenterologist sheds light on the lesser-known ways smoking affects the body, interferes with healing, and quietly contributes to health problems over time.

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  Too many Christmas sweets? Here’s how holiday sugar affects metabolism, endocrinologist explains

  December 18, 2025 21:45 IST

  Christmas desserts are hard to resist, but frequent sugar intake during the holidays can quietly disrupt metabolism. An endocrinologist explains how festive sweets affect insulin, hunger hormones and energy levels, and how to indulge mindfully.

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  Can cold weather and pollution trigger migraine? Neurologist explains

  December 18, 2025 17:42 IST

  Cold weather, dry air and rising pollution can quietly worsen migraines. Neurologist Dr Kunal Bahrani explains how seasonal changes overstimulate the migraine-prone brain and what patients can do to reduce attacks.

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  Frequent mood swings? These medical tests can help find the real cause

  December 18, 2025 15:19 IST

  Mood swings can affect daily life and relationships. Experts explain why repeated emotional changes may signal hormonal or nutritional issues and which tests can help.

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  Neem benefits explained: Why Ayurveda sees it as a natural blood purifier

  December 18, 2025 13:52 IST

  Neem is known in Ayurveda as a Rakta Shodhaka, or blood purifier. This explainer looks at how neem’s bitter compounds support detox, immunity and skin health.

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  Think knee pain is just ageing? Doctors say your weight may be the real culprit

  December 17, 2025 19:25 IST

  Excess body weight places extreme stress on the knees, accelerating cartilage damage and arthritis. A knee surgeon explains how weight gain triggers pain, inflammation and long-term joint problems, and why early action matters.

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  Why cold weather worsens multiple sclerosis symptoms and what patients should know

  December 17, 2025 17:16 IST

  Heat sensitivity in multiple sclerosis is well known, but doctors say cold weather can also worsen symptoms. From nerve conduction to muscle stiffness, here’s how winter affects MS patients and what helps.

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  Yashasvi Jaiswal hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis: Symptoms, causes and treatment

  December 17, 2025 10:28 IST

  India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was hospitalised after being diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. Here’s a simple explainer on causes, treatment and recovery.

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  Winter pollution may carry toxic metals: Why lingering cough, fatigue shouldn’t be ignored

  December 17, 2025 7:30 IST

  Persistent cough, fatigue or brain fog during winter may not be seasonal. Toxic metals in polluted air can build up silently and impact long-term health.

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  PCOS in teenage girls: Why doctors say India is seeing cases as early as 13

  December 16, 2025 17:40 IST

  Doctors warn that PCOS is no longer limited to adult women. In India, cases are now being detected in girls as young as 13.

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  Frequent night urination in men isn’t normal, says a urologist with 18 years’ experience

  December 17, 2025 19:28 IST

  Frequent night-time urination can quietly disrupt sleep and signal underlying health issues in men. From prostate changes to sleep disorders, here’s what nocturia means, why it happens, and how better management can restore restful sleep.

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  AQI survival kit for Delhi pollution: What a nutritionist suggests to protect eyes, throat and skin

  December 16, 2025 15:53 IST

  As Delhi’s air quality turns severe, a nutritionist shares her everyday AQI survival kit—small, practical habits that help the body cope better with pollution.

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  Morning walks in winter: Why early strolls may increase heart attack and stroke risk for older adult

  December 16, 2025 12:53 IST

  Morning walks are often seen as heart-healthy, but cold early hours in winter can sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk in older adults. Here’s why doctors advise caution and what safer alternatives look like.

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  Nitrofuran antibiotics in eggs: What FSSAI has ordered, health risks, and what consumers should know

  December 16, 2025 12:45 IST

  India’s food regulator FSSAI has asked states to test eggs for banned nitrofuran antibiotics. Here’s why the order matters, what risks experts flag, and what consumers can do right now.

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  Prediabetes remission may cut heart attack and early death risk by 50 per cent, says Lancet report

  December 15, 2025 17:30 IST

  Bringing blood sugar back to normal through lifestyle changes could cut the risk of heart attack, heart failure and early death by nearly 50% in people with prediabetes, according to a long-term study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

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  National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025: What the proposed legislation aims to change

  December 15, 2025 16:07 IST

  Introduced in Parliament, the National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025 proposes uniform rules for blood collection and transfusion. Here’s what it could change if passed.

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  Constipation in winter: Why it gets worse in cold months and simple daily habits that help

  December 15, 2025 15:35 IST

  Doctors say constipation becomes common in winter due to dehydration, less activity and routine changes. Here’s how to ease it with daily habits.

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  Slipped disc symptoms, causes and prevention: What working professionals should know

  December 15, 2025 15:26 IST

  Slipped disc is no longer limited to old age. Here’s why desk jobs increase the risk, early symptoms people ignore, and how to prevent spine damage.

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  COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths: What AIIMS Delhi autopsy study found in young adults

  December 15, 2025 9:26 IST

  A year-long AIIMS Delhi autopsy study finds no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths in young adults, highlighting heart disease as the leading cause.

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  Blood in stool isn’t always piles: Doctor cautions young adults to stay alert

  December 14, 2025 15:39 IST

  Seeing blood in your stool is often blamed on piles, but doctors warn it can signal colorectal cancer. Learn the symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored, how it’s diagnosed, and why early detection matters.