Health and Wellness

PTI -July 13, 2025

ICMR says Indians taking too much salt, launches study to address issue

ICMR says Indians taking too much salt, launches study to address issue

The scientists have initiated a community-led salt reduction study to address the issue and are focusing on low sodium salt substitutes.

PTI -July 7, 2025

Planned C-sections may raise leukaemia risk in children: Study

Planned C-sections may raise leukaemia risk in children: Study

Lack of exposure to vaginal bacteria during birth may be a key factor, researchers say

Mokshita Guha Gautam -July 4, 2025

Could health tracking apps make you sicker?

Could health tracking apps make you sicker?

Constant monitoring of fitness and body metrics through health tracking apps may lead to 'cyberchondria' and anxiety, warn health experts

Tahir Bhat -July 3, 2025

Delhi hospital performs world’s first robotic-assisted cementless medial pivot knee replacement

Delhi hospital performs world’s first robotic-assisted cementless medial pivot knee replacement

The procedure offers faster recovery and better bone integration, say doctors at Max Saket

PTI -July 2, 2025

Toxic fungus from King Tutankhamun’s tomb yields cancer-fighting compounds: study

Toxic fungus from King Tutankhamun’s tomb yields cancer-fighting compounds: study

Aspergillus flavus is a common mould found in soil, decaying vegetation and stored grains.

PTI -July 2, 2025

No linkages between Covid vaccine and heart-related deaths: Govt

No linkages between Covid vaccine and heart-related deaths: Govt

Siddaramaiah had on Tuesday said "hasty approval and distribution" of the Covid vaccine to the public could also be a reason for these deaths.

Mokshita Guha Gautam -July 1, 2025

Doctors’ Day: Balancing care and compassion in the age of AI

Doctors’ Day: Balancing care and compassion in the age of AI

As AI and machine learning challenge the prevalent norms in health care, doctors say it's vital to realise that nothing can replace the human touch

Saurav Gupta -July 1, 2025

Delhi: Doctors stretched thin as govt hospitals lack key infrastructure

Delhi: Doctors stretched thin as govt hospitals lack key infrastructure

Resident doctors at Delhi's government medical facilities, who work around the clock to sustain the public healthcare system, are being forced to work out of dilapidated duty rooms and in unsafe premises