Health and Wellness

PTI -September 5, 2025

Educators, health experts flag rising threat of new age nicotine devices invading schools

Educators, health experts flag rising threat of new age nicotine devices invading schools

Social media, especially platforms like Instagram, plays a massive role in normalising this behaviour.

Tahir Bhat -September 4, 2025

51% of Gen Z women seek fertility checks in routine tests: survey

51% of Gen Z women seek fertility checks in routine tests: survey

Survey by leading hospital chains finds young Indian women want fertility checks to become part of routine health care, even as confusion over timelines and options persists

PTI -September 4, 2025

In 2021, over a billion people were affected by mental health conditions: WHO

In 2021, over a billion people were affected by mental health conditions: WHO

Authors of the reports said that schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affecting about 1 in 200 and 1 in 150 adults, respectively are a primary concern

Saurav Gupta -September 3, 2025

Nutrition is children’s best defence against pollution, say doctors

Nutrition is children’s best defence against pollution, say doctors

On National Nutrition Week, clinicians stress that simple, affordable diets can reduce pollution-linked illness in children by up to 70%

Saurav Gupta -September 1, 2025

Delhi: Clinics rebranded, but the spirit remains the same

Delhi: Clinics rebranded, but the spirit remains the same

Upgraded Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi offer more services while retaining the trust Mohalla Clinics built over the years

Saurav Gupta -August 20, 2025

UG, PG medical seats may increase by around 8,000 this academic year: NMC chief

UG, PG medical seats may increase by around 8,000 this academic year: NMC chief

Counselling for the NEET-UG is already underway and the first round has been completed.

Saurav Gupta -August 18, 2025

9-month-old infant in coma recovers within four days at Delhi hospital

9-month-old infant in coma recovers within four days at Delhi hospital

The infant, weighing just 7.5 kg, was brought to the hospital with a five-day history of poor feeding and increasing breathlessness

PTI -August 16, 2025

For people with ADHD, medication can reduce risk of accidents, crime, suicide

For people with ADHD, medication can reduce risk of accidents, crime, suicide

ADHD is linked to problems at work, school and home, and to higher rates of mental illnesses such as anxiety.