A viral reel claims sweet potatoes can manage cholesterol, diabetes, and constipation — but how much of this is backed by science?
By Sakshi Srivastava December 28, 2025
From urine therapy to supplements and autophagy, several celebrity health claims went viral in 2025, drawing sharp criticism from doctors and researchers
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob December 28, 2025
The Australian government issued a health advisory warning about counterfeit batches of the Abhayrab rabies vaccine circulating in India, urging travelers to replace any suspect doses
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob December 28, 2025
A recent study finds that six specific depressive symptoms in midlife may increase the risk of dementia later in life by nearly 50 per cent
By Sakshi Srivastava December 28, 2025
According to Japanese scientists, certain bacteria found in the digestive systems of frogs and lizards can completely eradicate intestinal cancer in humans; they will soon test these bacteria to find out if they work against breast cancer as well
By The Week News Desk December 27, 2025
By significantly ramping up telemedicine services and establishing local support centers in Bangladesh, hospitals are ensuring that vital medical consultations and continuity of care remain possible
By Prema Rajaram December 27, 2025
A new study reveals how artificial sweeteners like sorbitol can impact liver health, potentially leading to steatotic liver disease by affecting your gut microbiome and overwhelming the liver's metabolic processes
By Sakshi Srivastava December 26, 2025
This approach involves customising nutrition, fitness, sleep, and even meditation based on DNA tests to help children thrive
By Sajeev Nair December 26, 2025
Sports hernia can make a comeback when the sportstar is back on the pitch even weeks after suffering the initial injury and the packed schedule of European football circuit is being blamed for many emerging players suffering it before hitting their prime
By The Week News Desk December 26, 2025
Experts emphasise that while not all eye swelling indicates kidney problems, early evaluation with urine and blood tests allows timely treatment, which is usually effective and prevents complications
By Sakshi Srivastava December 25, 2025
Three doctors in Kerala performed a daring emergency life-saving procedure on a roadside using mobile phone light and basic tools, earning widespread praise for their humanitarian courage
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
The study showed that women who received at least one dose of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine had a 37 per cent lower incidence of high-grade vulvovaginal lesions compared with unvaccinated women
By Sakshi Srivastava December 24, 2025
Delhi HC division bench hears PIL seeking to categorise air purifiers as ‘medical devices’
By Kanu Sarda December 24, 2025
Many older adults develop a forward‑bent posture because of tiny, silent compression fractures in the spine
By Dr Johnson Kuttiyil Joseph December 24, 2025
While Ayurvedic practices may support wellbeing, can they replace proven treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation? Read more to know
By First Check December 24, 2025
Often undiagnosed, only about one-third of fibroids are large enough to be detected during a physical examination
By Sakshi Srivastava December 23, 2025
CBC and lipid profile tests had increasingly become a part of regular health tracking rather than illness-led testing, as per the report
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob December 23, 2025
Spatial computing technologies like Vision Pro FX are transforming Indian operating rooms by enabling real-time 3D visualisation, hands-free data access and improved surgical precision
By Pooja Biraia December 23, 2025
Advances in assisted reproductive technologies are transforming outcomes for men with azoospermia, once considered irreversible infertility
By Pooja Biraia December 23, 2025
Researchers caution that while the findings are promising, the observational study does not prove that GLP-1 drugs prevent epilepsy
By Sakshi Srivastava December 23, 2025
While promoted for weight loss, there is limited long-term evidence to support its safety. Experts warn that OMAD carries significant risks, including nutrient deficiencies, dangerous blood sugar fluctuations and potential disordered eating
By Sakshi Srivastava December 22, 2025
Vaping is often promoted as a safer alternative to smoking, but is it really harmless?
By Sakshi Srivastava December 22, 2025
Mumbai achieved a major milestone in 2025 by recording its 50th, 51st and 52nd deceased organ donations within just three days, reflecting growing public awareness and improved hospital coordination
By Pooja Biraia December 22, 2025
Experts warn that focusing only on AQI masks the real health risks posed by chronic exposure to fine particulate matter
By Pooja Biraia December 22, 2025
Experts stress that vaccination and preventive measures remain crucial as the virus continues to evolve
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2025
