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This diet may slow brain aging by 2.5 years
People who followed the MIND diet more closely showed slower brain shrinkage and less grey matter loss over time, with…
1 in 13 adults under 30 already had hidden artery plaque
More than half of 16,000 apparently healthy adults had signs of atherosclerosis, with arterial plaques already detectable in about 1…
Hospitals' body calls for balanced pricing of drugs, consumables; opposes uniform 16% margin
AHPI said that while fixing a uniform 16 per cent margin can improve transparency and affordability, it should not be…
Think you're protected? New research shows how perceptions of immunity shape vaccine decisions
When it's time for another vaccine, many people may ask themselves a familiar question: Do I really need another one?…
BMC sends notices to 100 doctors over attendance; 3 KEM doctors seek VRS
BMC director of medical education Shailesh Mohite told TOI that some doctors were found swiping in during the morning and…
Fifth measles-associated death reported in US
Lancaster County health officials confirmed an unvaccinated resident died of the highly contagious disease, without offering further details.
Bangladesh warns dengue outbreak could worsen after deadly September
The resurgence of dengue, with symptoms of fever and pain in the muscles and joints, follows Bangladesh's deadliest outbreak in…
Robot assisted hip and knee arthroplasty: It is high tech, but is it better?
“It is always too early to evaluate a new technology until, unfortunately, suddenly it’s too late”Buxton’s law1Robot assisted surgeries in…
Children with a common genetic variant may have more inflammation in response to an asthma drug
Children with a variant in the SERPINE1 gene—which is found in 60% of the population—may be less responsive to mepolizumab,…
Healthcare Is Scary. Channel Your Fears Into a Haiku.
Think you can terrify us in 17 syllables? KFF Health News’ eighth annual Halloween haiku contest is now open. Send…
Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here’s How It Works.
Getting financial assistance from hospitals often involves filling out cumbersome forms. Some states now require hospitals to identify and automatically…
Mandatory accreditation is necessary, but not sufficient, for trusted research environments
Jefferson and Smith are correct that the UK Biobank case demonstrates the need for stronger safeguards around trusted research environments…
Manipulation of cell cleansing could help study its role in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases: Study
Autophagy is a recycling process whereby a cell clears out or recycles unwanted objects by forming a recycling bin-like cavity…
Could quitting ultra-processed food boost your mental health?
People with depression who dramatically cut ultra-processed foods experienced notable improvements in their symptoms in a small preliminary study. Researchers…
Pennsylvania records a fifth measles death as the nation endures its worst year since 1991
Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday as the U.S. endures its worst year for the disease since…
New triple agonist drug produces substantial weight loss in diabetic patients
New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in…
Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 may have a reversible weakness
The Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 may actively damage brain blood vessels and sabotage the cellular systems that remove harmful proteins.…
Research reveals major impact of climate change on skin health worldwide
More than 40% of countries worldwide have reported climate-related changes in the prevalence, severity or both of skin disease, with…
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This common mistake can add nearly 7 points to your blood pressure reading
A common mistake during blood pressure checks could make readings appear substantially higher than they really are. Johns Hopkins researchers…
Longevity startup Vytalyou raises ₹9 crore in pre-series A round
The deal sets the firm’s valuation at approximately Rs 33 crore and will fund its two new Mumbai centres by…
420 million screened for hypertension, diabetes under central scheme: Nadda
Addressing the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG 2026) here, Nadda termed screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) an important part of…
Pennsylvania reports 943 measles cases as outbreak grows
Pennsylvania's health department reported 943 measles cases as of Wednesday, according to its website, as the state grapples with a…
Depression during pregnancy could be related with child's risk of neurodevelopmental disorder: Study
Researchers from the UK's University of Glasgow found that among children of mothers with depression, 24 in every 100 had…
COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow
Playing with your children or meeting a friend for coffee are everyday activities that many people move between without giving…
Long‑acting medicines could make daily tablets a thing of the past for some patients
For millions of people around the world, managing a long-term health condition means remembering to take medicines every day, often…
Autonomous AI could create capacity for thousands more dermatology appointments, real-world study finds
A real-world study of 8,391 patients found that autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) could free up enough clinical capacity to provide…
Almost everyone naturally turns left when walking—and we still have no idea why
This story began, like so many in the history of science, with something we were not looking for. In 2020,…
New investigational drug delivers up to 23.3% weight loss in people with obesity and diabetes
New data from a phase 2b study being presented at the 2026 annual meeting of the European Association for the…
Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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Skin Care
“Skin Cycling” and Over-Exfoliation: The Thin Line Between Glow and Inflammation
Skin cycling became popular because it fixes a very common problem: people use too many actives too often. Over-exfoliation doesn’t always look…
Skin Care
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Brown Skin: What Fades It Faster Without Triggering More Dark Spots
PIH is not “just a mark.” It’s your skin’s memory of inflammation. In brown skin, that memory can be stronger and last…
Skin Care
Melasma Triggers: Heat, Visible Light, Hormones, and Why Sunscreen Alone Isn’t Enough
Melasma is not just a “sun problem.” It’s a pigment pattern that reacts to multiple triggers: UV, visible light, heat, hormones, and…
Skin Care
Niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Acids Together: What You Can Combine vs What Causes Irritation
Most irritation isn’t because one ingredient is “bad.” It’s because you used too many good ingredients like they’re competing for attention. The…
Skin Care
Retinoid Purge vs Irritant Dermatitis: How to Tell If It’s Normal or You’re Damaging Your Skin
Starting a retinoid can feel like your skin is throwing a tantrum. Some of that chaos can be a normal adjustment period.…
Hair Care
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss: What Works, What’s Hype, and Timelines
LLLT is the “quiet” hair-loss treatment. No pills. No grease. No needles. Just consistent light exposure to the scalp using laser caps,…
Hair Care
Microneedling for Hair Regrowth: Real Evidence, Best Protocols, and Safety Red Flags
Microneedling for hair loss sits in that dangerous zone of the internet: enough real science to be promising, and enough DIY hype…
Hair Care
Topical Finasteride vs Oral Finasteride: Effectiveness, Risk Trade-Offs, and Myths
Finasteride sits at the center of the hair-loss conversation because it targets the “why” behind pattern thinning, not just the symptoms. Oral…
