According to health officials, the first cases were reported from the Patti Bazaar and Chander Marg areas in Madhya Pradesh
By The Week News Desk January 23, 2026
Among those who engaged in at least two hours of organised recreational physical activity, researchers observed significantly healthier biological indicators
By Sakshi Srivastava January 23, 2026
This randomised controlled trial compares health outcomes between infants who receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth and those who do not, tracking mortality, illness, and long-term development.
By The Week News Desk January 23, 2026
A viral reel blames cold AC nights for slowing liver detox but science tells a very different story
By Sakshi Srivastava January 23, 2026
Researchers say early identification and addressing risk factors like smoking, stress, and obesity could help reduce long-term health risks
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob January 22, 2026
As run clubs boom across Indian cities, a viral reel by an orthopaedic surgeon has sparked fresh questions about whether running alone is enough to keep knees safe
By Sakshi Srivastava January 22, 2026
Moderation, preparation and self-control—not brute willpower—may be the real way to break bad habits
By Anjuly Mathai January 22, 2026
Apps on phones, gadgets that count steps, routines found through screens - all give small bursts of exercise made for how you feel, when you have time, what you aim to do.
By Sumit Dubey January 22, 2026
The 'house burping' trend is widely followed by Americans these days to improve the indoor air quality in their homes. This new trend in the US is actually an ancient practice in Germany
By Anuja Susan Varghese January 22, 2026
India is facing a rapid rise in fatty liver disease, driven by obesity, diabetes, sedentary lifestyles, and hidden metabolic risk even in non-obese individuals
By Sakshi Srivastava January 21, 2026.jpg)
For women aged 43 and older, success rates with their own eggs remained below 5 per cent
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham January 21, 2026
A recent report estimates that major US carriers could collectively save up to $580 million annually, thanks to the weight loss drugs
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob January 21, 2026
Netflix’s Adolescence has sparked global debate by portraying how loneliness, masculinity norms, and online influences can shape vulnerable teenage boys
By Dr Itticheria Alex Vallakalil January 21, 2026
Constant fatigue is often not about sleep alone but linked to poor nutrition, dehydration, vitamin and iron deficiencies, stress, and irregular eating patterns
By Amita Gadre January 20, 2026
A 71-year-old man’s family in Mumbai enabled multiple life-saving transplants through deceased organ and tissue donation, marking the city’s fourth such case of 2026
By Pooja Biraia January 20, 2026
Hearing a clutch of petitions highlighting deaths of infants, children and pregnant women in tribal regions, particularly Melghat, the court underlined that malnutrition remains a systemic failure rather than an isolated problem
By Pooja Biraia January 20, 2026
Virat Kohli’s reaction to a mid-game drink during the India vs New Zealand final ODI series got the internet curious
By The Week News Desk January 20, 2026
A new study found that daily fish oil significantly protects dialysis patients from heart complications. The results are particularly significant given that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among people with kidney failure
By Sakshi Srivastava January 20, 2026
The US government is now facing significant backlash for this reversal, with experts questioning the scientific basis of the new recommendations
By The Week News Desk January 20, 2026
A viral period snack promises relief from cramps and bloating, but how much of it is backed by medical evidence?
By Sakshi Srivastava January 19, 2026
Oestrogen is not just a female hormone—it plays a crucial role in men’s bone health, sexual function, mood, and heart health
By Tisha Elizabeth Jacob January 19, 2026
In a surprise announcement, over 8,500 frontline workers in Abu Dhabi were handed financial rewards worth Rs 37 crore for their efforts
By The Week News Desk January 19, 2026
The research links heavy alcohol use to larger brain bleeds, accelerated brain ageing, and worse long-term outcomes
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham January 19, 2026
These facilities have locked gates and perimeter fencing with huge walls on all sides, and no participant can leave at their will during the course unless they have a valid reason
By The Week News Desk January 19, 2026
Despite decades of iron supplementation programmes, the iron deficiency continues to affect nearly one in two women of reproductive age, increasing the risk of pre-term births, low birth weight babies, and maternal complications
By Pooja Biraia January 19, 2026
