Health

Emotional sensitivity is often viewed as something that needs to be controlled or overcome. However, psychiatrist Dr Sasha Hamdani argues that feeling emotions deeply may instead reflect the way some nervous systems process emotional and social information.

Childhood obesity is often linked to unhealthy food and lack of exercise, but paediatrician Dr Ankur Chawla says the problem is more complex. Everyday routines involving sugary drinks, screen time, reduced movement and irregular sleep can also contribute to weight gain among children. Sugary drinks can quietly add calories Fruit drinks, packaged juices and flavoured […]

A mosquito bite may leave one person with barely visible irritation while another develops a large, swollen and intensely itchy welt that lasts for days. The difference lies largely in how each person’s immune system responds to mosquito saliva. When a mosquito bites, it injects saliva into the skin. The immune system recognises substances in […]

A UC Berkeley study found a compound that helped obese mice burn more energy, improve metabolism and lose fat without significant muscle loss.

A new study suggests two coffees followed by a 15-minute nap may improve alertness for drivers with treated sleep apnea.

Researchers found that indigo light, scarce in indoor lighting, completely prevented myopia in tree shrews, raising hope for safer indoor light.

After decades of research, scientists may finally have a new weapon against one of the deadliest forms of cancer. A medicine targeting a stubborn mutation linked to pancreatic cancer has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), marking a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. For nearly four decades, […]

Savoury ice cream may sound unusual, but chefs and food researchers are exploring frozen flavours that could make the familiar scoop healthier.

Think you are too old, have tattoos or recently travelled abroad to donate blood? These common blood donation myths may surprise you.

The familiar advice that adults need exactly eight hours of sleep every night may be too simplistic, according to a new review published in Brain Medicine. Researchers suggest that sleep needs can vary between individuals and that when people sleep may be just as important as how long they sleep. Sleep needs can differ from […]

FSSAI’s scrutiny of alcoholic beverages is prompting consumers to look more closely at flavouring, age claims and maturation details on whisky labels.

Every step you take, stair you climb or even toe you wiggle sets off a small but important process in your legs. Your calf muscles help squeeze veins and push blood upwards towards the heart, working against gravity. This mechanism, known as the calf muscle pump, is increasingly attracting attention from researchers because of its […]

AI-based tissue clocks reveal that human organs age at different rates, while blood may eventually help detect these organ-specific ageing patterns.

Doctors explain how sitting, poor posture, potholes, heavy bags and phone use during daily commutes can add to back and neck strain.

An Instagram creator’s concern over unusual Amul lactose-free milk packs led to a clarification about the company’s ongoing packaging transition.

Constantly putting off small tasks can create a mental burden. Experts explain why unfinished “open loops” feel draining and how to break the cycle.

Japanese clinics promoting ‘beauty sleep’ treatments with prescription drugs face criticism over possible misuse and dependence risks.

Black sesame seeds are rich in iron, magnesium and other nutrients, but persistent fatigue may need medical evaluation.

The Centre has tightened restrictions on certain cough and cold medicines for children, urging parents to check ingredients and avoid self-medication.

Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases in 2026. Learn why the infection can spread quickly within families and how to reduce household transmission.