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Texas AG investigating energy drinks
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New study urges earlier detection of Valley Fever as cases climb
A new study published in The Journal for Nurse Practitioners calls for a shift in how Valley fever is recognized…
Post-surgery radiation therapy lowers risk of bladder cancer recurrence, study suggests
The phase 3 randomised controlled trial was conducted at four academic centres in India, involving 153 patients with nonmetastatic MIBC.…
Worm tablet could be repurposed as brain cancer treatment
A drug widely used to combat intestinal worms has shown promise in treating brain tumors, with scientists calling for more…
Eric Edwards
bmj;393/jun05_11/e491185/VS1F1vs1Eric was born in Liverpool in 1925, was educated at Liverpool College, and went on to Liverpool University to study…
Experimental drug combination shows early effectiveness in advanced kidney cancer
An experimental drug combination may help overcome treatment resistance in advanced kidney cancer, according to early results from a first-in-human…
Three new Ebola vaccines are being developed: An infectious disease expert explains
When it comes to Ebola outbreaks, it's not often we have two pieces of good news in one week. First,…
Vitamin A poisonings rose almost 40% as measles misinformation spread in 2025
There can be too much of a good thing, and that has been the case with Vitamin A in the…
Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?
Did you know your body has an inbuilt sewerage system? It's called the lymphatic system, and is a crucial part…
Women face higher anxiety, depression rates as experts urge mental health care overhaul
Women make up half the world's population yet are the focus of relatively little research, leading to deficits in their…
'Dad bods' may influence childhood obesity risks, review suggests
As obesity rates rise across the U.S., new research from Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at…
Kidney drug finerenone may help millions more patients after three major studies
A series of major studies has shown that finerenone preserves kidney function, reduces cardiovascular risk, and improves survival across a…
Ovarian cancer: What is the new drug approved for the NHS in England?
A new drug to treat resistant ovarian cancer, and the first to be approved in over two decades, has been…
Paras Healthcare files papers with Sebi for Rs 1,800-cr IPO
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 500 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS)…
Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide
French Gates told The Associated Press in an interview that women's health is the cornerstone of the work she does…
Chemo drug supply crisis hits cancer care
Hospitals are reporting dwindling stocks, while patients and their families are being forced to hunt for pharmacies and distributors which…
4.9 million children died globally before turning five in 2024, study estimates
Mortality was found to be highest in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia, even as researchers cited uncertainty in values due…
Centre committed to strengthening health infra across Northeast: Nadda
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Nadda said establishing a modern super-specialty hospital in a hilly state like Meghalaya was a visionary…
Manipal Health takes Bengaluru hospital building on long-term lease
Manipal Health Enterprises has secured a large hospital building in Bengaluru's Yelahanka area. The lease spans nearly 30 years, with…
Hexagon Nutrition mobilises Rs 41.66 cr from anchor investors; IPO opens on Jun 5
Bandhan Small Cap Fund emerged as the sole domestic mutual fund participant in the anchor book and was allotted 26.66…
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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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Brown Skin: What Fades It Faster Without Triggering More Dark Spots
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Retinoid Purge vs Irritant Dermatitis: How to Tell If It’s Normal or You’re Damaging Your Skin
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Hair Care
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LLLT is the “quiet” hair-loss treatment. No pills. No grease. No needles. Just consistent light exposure to the scalp using laser caps,…
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Microneedling for Hair Regrowth: Real Evidence, Best Protocols, and Safety Red Flags
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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…
