Bread and other carbohydrate staples may be doing more than just filling plates--they could be quietly reshaping metabolism. In a surprising twist, researchers found that mice strongly preferred carbs like bread, rice, and wheat, abandoning their regular diet entirely. Even without eating more calories, they gained weight and body fat, not because they overate, but …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery, enabling precision medicine and shaping a smarter, innovation-led healthcare ecosystem, according to experts. Pharma leaders emphasised reimagining processes rather than merely digitising existing systems. They highlighted the growing importance of strong data and technology foundations to enable scalable AI adoption and stressed the …
For years, a 31-year-old teacher silently endured severe pain during her periods, believing it was simply a normal part of being a woman. The pain was so severe at times that she often relied on painkillers and occasionally struggled to maintain her routine at work. When she and her husband finally began planning for a …
A woman in her 60s who was suffering from progressive Parkinson’s Disease for several years has shown significant improvement after advanced brain surgery. Mumbai doctors gave her hope after conducting a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. It was by Dr Manish Baldia at Wockhardt Hospitals in Mumbai Central, following initial diagnosis and treatment by Dr …
Gurgaon doctors have given renewed hope to a 30-year-old married working professional (who wished to not be named), who had been struggling with severe period pain for two years, unaware that the underlying cause was severe endometriosis. Her symptoms gradually worsened to the point where routine daily activities became extremely difficult during her menstrual cycle. Multiple …
A routine task of cleaning a home aquarium turned into a medical emergency for an Indore family after a fish jumped into their toddler`s throat. Doctors surgically removed the fish from the one-year-old boy, officials said on Thursday. The freak incident occurred on April 3, when the child`s elder siblings were cleaning their aquarium and …
In India, cancer cases are surging across all age groups, raising serious public health concerns. Lifestyle changes, environmental factors, and improved diagnostics are factors causing this rise in cancers. Greater awareness, preventive action, and timely treatment are now more important than ever. In children, there is a noticeable rise in leukaemia cases, although recent trends …
The French Ministry of Health has updated its official position on smokeless tobacco products following a recent report by the French Agency for Food Safety, Environment, and Occupational Health (ANSES). After reviewing more than 2,500 scientific publications, the agency concluded that while smokeless tobacco products are not risk-free, their harm levels are considerably lower than …
As the mercury climbs toward 35-degree Celsius, the hum of an air conditioner becomes the soundtrack of survival. Indians retreat into our chilled sanctuaries, seeking refuge from the sweltering humidity. But for many, that relief comes at a cost: a scratchy throat, a persistent sniffle, and a foggy head—the dreaded summer cold. Is the AC …
The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Tuesday called for urgent, science-led action and a stronger One Health approach to address increasingly complex and interconnected health risks, marking World Health Day 2026. "Across the Region, health risks are increasingly driven by climate variability, environmental change, and evolving disease patterns. Responding effectively requires stronger, …
