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Steve Jobs’ 10-minute rule which made him smarter, approved by a Cambridge neuroscientist

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, known for his creative bent of mind, had a secret formula for his brain health, something…

Updated: September 13, 2025 20:15 IST

The NCD mortality rate in India increased between 2010 and 2019, compared to the 2000-2010 period, with females experiencing a sharper rise of 2.1 percent compared to 0.1 percent in males.

Risk of dying from chronic disease rises in India, falls globally, says Lancet study

A new Lancet study warns that the threat of chronic diseases in India has deepened, even as most countries in…

September 12, 2025 15:07 IST

The world is becoming a hotter place. The rising temperatures are prompting Americans to consume more liquid sugars in the form of ice creams and sweetened beverages, a new study finds.

Why Americans are eating more sugar and how it’s linked to climate change

Global warming, which has increased temperatures worldwide, is prompting people to consume more liquid sugars, including sweetened beverages and soda.…

September 11, 2025 11:52 IST

Covid masks that once protected us are now a ‘chemical timebomb,’ study warns

Covid masks that once kept us safe are now harming the planet. A study warns they are breaking down into…

September 10, 2025 17:20 IST

What happens when you drink diet soda daily? Health risks explained

Daily diet soda consumption is linked to brain damage, decline in kidney function, and osteoporosis. Here’s how artificial sweeteners can…

September 10, 2025 17:12 IST

Obesity overtakes underweight in kids worldwide, UNICEF urges urgent action

UNICEF warns childhood obesity has overtaken underweight globally, with 188 million children affected. Experts blame unhealthy food environments and aggressive…

September 10, 2025 16:10 IST

Sweden's newly appointed Health Minister Elisabet Lann collapsed in the middle of a press conference, due to low blood sugar

Why Sweden’s health minister collapsed on Live TV: Dangers of low blood sugar explained

The viral footage of Sweden’s newly-appointed health minister Elisabet Lann suddenly tumbling and falling to the ground, has raised concern.…

September 10, 2025 13:12 IST

FDA approves new COVID vaccine shots for 2025-2026: Here’s who is eligible and what you need to know

The FDA has approved new COVID-19 vaccines for 2025-2026. Here’s a simple guide on who can get them, how they…

September 9, 2025 19:18 IST

The case of a Moradabad woman who reportedly kept her 15-day old baby in fridge before going to sleep, has shone spotlight on a rare health condition affecting new mothers.

‘Baby wasn’t sleeping, so kept him in fridge’: Mom’s chilling response uncovers a rare condition affecting new mothers

A young mother suffering from postpartum psychosis placed her baby in a fridge before going to sleep. Psychiatrists talk about…

September 9, 2025 18:26 IST

WHO updates essential medicines lists with new treatments for cancer, diabetes, obesity, and more

WHO has updated its Essential Medicines Lists, adding new cancer, diabetes, obesity, and cystic fibrosis treatments, aiming to improve global…

Updated: September 9, 2025 18:59 IST

The scary yet common reason you might suddenly faint, explained by a cardiologist

Ever felt dizzy and suddenly blacked out after standing too long or seeing blood? That’s vasovagal syncope, the most common…

Updated: September 9, 2025 18:00 IST

‘Lost 40 kilos in 6 months’: LiveDoc shares his patient’s weight loss story with Mounjaro

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, a hepatologist, popularly known as The Liver Doc on X, recently shared the heartwarming weight loss…

September 9, 2025 16:33 IST

Dermatologists tell Financial Express.com that, beyond easier hair management, a short crop does not really reduce hair loss.

Fact check: Can cutting hair short prevent hair loss?

Keeping hair short can create the illusion of volume and a better physical appearance, which can lead people to assume…

September 9, 2025 14:01 IST

Children who received smartphones as young as five experienced worse mental health scores than those who first owned a phone at 13.

Owning a smartphone before 13 can harm kids’ brains and trigger early puberty, warns paediatrician

Giving children smartphones before the age of 13 can trigger suicidal thoughts and aggression. Here’s what owing a smartphone before…

September 9, 2025 11:56 IST

Six out of the seven artificial sweeteners - aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol, tested in the study were found to have a damaging effect on cognition, while tagatose didn't cause such harm.

Diabetic with a sweet tooth? How diet soda and low-calorie desserts can speed up brain ageing

A new Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology linked the excess consumption of six artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive…

Updated: September 8, 2025 14:57 IST

World Physiotherapy Day 2025: Fitness expert suggests best anti-ageing exercises for women over 40

World Physiotherapy Day 2025: Women age faster after the age of 40 due to hormonal fluctuations that may lead to…

September 8, 2025 13:06 IST

What is geographic tongue? The quirky condition doesn't spark major health concerns, and for many, it doesn't even cause any burning or uncomfortable sensations.

‘My tongue looks like an atlas’: SNL alum Kate McKinnon opens up on rare health condition; doctor reveals what it means

Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon opened up about ‘geographic tongue’, a unique health condition that gives her tongue an…

September 8, 2025 10:29 IST

In a major breakthrough, Russia has inched closer to producing vaccines for colon cancer, one of the deadliest cancers, rapidly rising in young adults.

Russian vaccine for colon cancer arriving soon; aces pre-clinical trials with high proven efficacy

Russian vaccine for colon cancer: The Enteromix vaccine, based on mRNA technology, has demonstrated high efficacy and safety in trials,…

September 7, 2025 17:09 IST

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RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J urges PSBs to protect capital and asset quality through forward-looking buffers and stress management. He emphasizes collaboration among banks for cost reduction and efficiency through technology and digital twins.

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