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Prolonged screen exposure, poor visual hygiene and neglect of early symptoms are increasingly affecting young people, leading to refractive errors and computer vision syndrome, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas said.

Protein products are marketed as a way of building muscle and losing weight and they're very popular with young people. They also claim to promote healthy growth in children. Is this true? How much protein is healthy?

Peruvian fishermen gave El Nino its name he little boy or Christ Child after noticing unusually warm Pacific waters around Christmas that caused the fish they depended on to suddenly become scarce.

Navratri 2026: Ashtami and Navami fall on October 19. Check Sandhi Puja, Kanya Pujan, havan, auspicious muhurat and vrat parana timings.

With Navratri celebrations underway and Diwali approaching, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has called for intensified inspections and sampling to prevent the sale of adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food products during ...

The case of Pope Leo shows how small lung nodules are often found during routine health checks. Quick treatment is generally advised before nodules can grow to become larger life-threatening masses.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Vibrant Navratri Mahotsav 2026 at Ahmedabad's GMDC Ground. Check festival highlights, security arrangements and Garba celebrations.

The numbers are striking. Some cancer rates have doubled in the past 20 years. It's just not yet clear whether we're seeing a rise in actual cases or whether we're seeing more early-stage cases because of better awareness, diagnosis and treatment in ...

Nana Patekar's lesser-known Kargil War story: The veteran actor spent around 60 days with the Indian Army and served with its Quick Reaction Team.

The 'cockroach' movement has emerged as an influential force in Indian politics. Its latest campaign targets the election commission amid a wider debate over voter rolls and public trust in electoral institutions.

Long periods of screen use, prolonged sitting and poor posture may be linked to back, neck and other spinal problems among children and teenagers, physiotherapy experts have said. Experts from the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)highlighted the issue during the World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific (WPAWP) Regional Conference 2026at Yashobhoomi in Delhi. The event brought together more than 10,000 physiotherapy professionals and delegates from India and 32 countries to discuss em

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged people not to use antibiotics for swine flu symptoms, warning that indiscriminate use of drugs such as azithromycin, amoxicillin-clavulanate and cefixime during the ongoing seasonal Influenza A (H1N1) surge could worsen antimicrobial resistance without offering any benefit against the viral infection. In an advisor, the IMA said Influenza A (H1N1) is a viral illness, and antibiotics should only be prescribed if a qualified physician confirms a secon

Sperm counts have fallen globally by more than 51% since 1973, and the decline is accelerating. That's according to a 2026 review of studies published in the journal Antioxidants. But men are less likely to get tested than women for infertility.

The 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations in Nagpur focused on efforts to move Ayurveda beyond traditional practice through scientific research, standardisation, innovation and greater integration with public health. The national celebration, held under the theme Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow, saw the launch of a report on the Ayush Services Sector, Ayush Vision 2030, and the CCRAS-AGNI Assessment Scale Web Portal. The event also saw the release of safety dossiers on Gokshura and Chandrasura, along

This year's powerful El Nino phenomenon, which is driving global heat to record levels and contributing to severe droughts, wildfires and water shortages, is likely to cause 15,800 deaths in India by the end of February, according to a research ...

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and several leaders wish PM Narendra Modi on his birthday, praising his public service.

By rejecting an international arbitration panel's ruling, New Delhi has cast fresh doubt on the future of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty.

At least 26 Gujarat-linked people, including NRIs, remain missing after devastating Nepal flash floods, as the death toll rises to 469.

Amid Nepal's devastating floods, viral videos allegedly show people taking gas cylinders from the floodwaters and jewellery from a dead body. The authenticity of the clips remains unverified.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he spoke with Nepal's Shah to offer humanitarian assistance

Karnataka authorities suspend food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket over listings of toxic Dhatura fruits and seeds for human consumption.

In mouse skull marrow, 'immune hubs' that actively defend the brain have been discovered. Similar cells exist in human skulls, but their role remains unclear.

More than 30 sacks filled with Rs.10, Rs.20 and Rs.50 notes were reportedly found at the home of deceased beggar Hoor Unnisa in Karnatakas Mandya district.

Rajasthan school principal Lal Chand Meena was suspended after a video allegedly showed him bathing with girl students at an Alwar dam without adequate safety measures.

Three newborns died after a fire broke out in the NICU of Maharashtra's Amravati District Womens Hospital. Thirty-six infants were rescued as authorities ordered a comprehensive probe.

Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly are they helping?

Did you know fatty foods can increase production of an acid in your gut that promotes tumor growth? That's on top of all the other health risks linked to fatty foods, like fries and burgers.

British researchers say rates of type 2 diabetes are growing most in women under 40. The disease is often underdiagnosed in women or it's diagnosed too late to reverse the condition's progression.

A new study has found that being significantly overweight could be responsible for more cases of cancer than previously known. Abdominal fat, in particular, increases the risk of cancer especially among women.

Making sperm is, in large part, what testosterone is for. Which is why it is ironic when a man who doesn't need it starts taking it anyway: His brain registers an unusually high level of the hormone in his blood, concludes his body has made too ...