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  Young, fit and still at risk: Why sudden cardiac arrests are becoming a youth epidemic

  Health | January 14, 2026 13:05 IST

  Sudden cardiac arrest is increasingly affecting young people in India. A cardiologist explains why ‘apparently fit’ individuals face hidden risks and how extreme workouts and diets can trigger heart events.

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  ADHD prescriptions shoot up 157 per cent; adults and women show biggest rise: Study

  Health | December 12, 2025 18:44 IST

  A new study shows ADHD prescriptions have risen by 157 per cent, with the biggest increases seen in adults and women. Researchers say the surge may reflect better awareness, but also warn of possible misdiagnosis and stress the need for clearer clinical guidance.

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  Experts warn inactive lifestyles could be linked to rising infertility in young adults

  Health | June 28, 2025 16:06 IST

  Know the alarming link between sedentary lifestyles and rising infertility in young adults. Learn how regular physical activity can impact reproductive health and what experts recommend.

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  Young-onset Parkinson's disease: Expert explains how it affects the young adults

  Health | April 10, 2025 17:00 IST

  Young-onset Parkinson's disease is on the rise, affecting adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. An expert explains the unique challenges and symptoms of this condition in young adults. Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and impact on daily life.

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  'National disgrace': 200,000 children, vulnerable adults in New Zealand abused in care for decades

  World | July 25, 2024 13:29 IST

  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised and promised reforms after the "unimaginable" findings were revealed to the public on Wednesday. The findings of the report could leave the government facing billions of dollars in fresh compensation claims.

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  Nearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active: Lancet Study

  Health | June 26, 2024 18:41 IST

  Alarming rise in physical inactivity! Nearly half of Indian adults lack sufficient exercise, with women disproportionately affected. Study warns of global health crisis if trends continue.

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  Sitting daily over 10 hours may develop dementia in adults, finds study

  Health | September 15, 2023 13:14 IST

  The study has revealed that a sedentary lifestyle with a lot of sitting and lying down, with very little to no exercise accumulated over the day didn’t matter as much as the total time spent sedentary each day.

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  COVID-19: US FDA authorises Novavax vaccine for emergency use in adults

  World | July 14, 2022 7:39 IST

  COVID-19: For now, the FDA authorized Novavax’s initial two-dose series for people 18 and older.

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  Germany makes AstraZeneca jabs available immediately to all adults

  World | May 06, 2021 23:30 IST

  Health authorities have said that benefits of getting inoculated against COVID-19 far outweigh any risks, and Spahn said many people still waiting for an appointment for their first shot would be happy to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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  Low-fat milk linked to slower ageing in adults: Study

  Science | January 16, 2020 16:40 IST

  Drinking low-fat milk is associated with less ageing in adults, according to a new study which supports existing dietary guidelines which do not recommend high-fat milk as part of a healthy diet.

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  Drinking low-fat milk linked to less aging in adults

  Health | January 16, 2020 15:42 IST

  People who drink low-fat milk experience several years less biological aging than those who drink high-fat (two per cent and whole) milk.

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  Regular exercising can reduce risk of chronic disease in older adults

  Health | July 25, 2018 11:07 IST

  "Our study showed that high levels of physical activity increase the likelihood of surviving an extra 10 years free from chronic diseases"

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  Kolkata adults are the most constipated Indian adults: study

  Health | January 24, 2018 23:12 IST

  About 22 per cent Indian adults in urban areas suffer from constipation, a gut health survey by a multinational healthcare firm has suggested.

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  Here’s a way that can help elderly people stay more healthy

  Health | January 11, 2018 20:48 IST

  The findings showed that older women who spend more than three hours on household chores a day and got less or more than seven hours of sleep a night, were less likely to be in good health.

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  Beware new-age parents! Digital screens are damaging kids’ brains

  Health | December 27, 2017 11:42 IST

  The study also said that technology was not consuming children's time and attention, as was commonly perceived.

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  Parents can evict adult children from house if they are abusive, rules Delhi HC

  India | March 16, 2017 12:45 IST

  In a significant move that aims to ensure a better and safer environment for parents at home, the Delhi High Court has ruled that adults who abuse their parents while living in their house can be evicted from the property.

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  Lower income level, education may lead to obesity in young adults

  Lifestyle | August 27, 2016 13:48 IST

  A recent study has revealed that teenagers of normal weight or young adults who live in neighbourhoods with lower education or income levels are at higher risk of becoming overweight or obese.

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  Beware! Aggressive adults experience memory problems

  Lifestyle | March 06, 2016 7:38 IST

  New York: If you don't want to lose your memory later in life, just stay,keep calm and relax. According to the new study, Young adults who are hostile or cope badly with stress are more

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  Troubled childhood ups blood pressure risk

  Lifestyle | April 17, 2015 16:32 IST

  New York: Children who experience emotional and sexual abuse or neglect have higher blood pressure as young adults, a study reveals."The difference of 10 points in the systolic pressure by early adulthood puts these young